Family friendly

You’ll be wowed by what Portsmouth has to offer, whether you’re 2, 102, or any age! From historic ships with fascinating stories to tell, to museums with activities for all ages – and plenty more besides – we’ve got the lot.

The below attractions have been hand-picked as they offer a great selection of activities for the whole family to enjoy. Whether it's through a fun-packed event programme, special activities for youngsters, or through special considerations to larger groups, these represent the best in family-friendly things to do in Portsmouth.

There are even more ideas on the 50 Things to do in Portsmouth Before You're 5 website, which details free activities for families, as well as inspration for days out that are ideal for ages 0-4.

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Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery

Address

Portsmouth Museum, Museum Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2LJ

Telephone
+44 023 9283 4779

mvs@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Portsmouth

Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery is the museum of and for the people of Portsmouth, featuring exciting and varied displays.
Southsea Castle

Address

Southsea Castle, Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO5 3PA

Telephone
+44 023 9284 1625

info@southseacastle.co.uk

Southsea, Portsmouth

Visit Henry VIII's Southsea Castle, right along the water's edge.
The D-Day Story

Address

The D-Day Story, Clarence Esplanade, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO5 3NT

Telephone
023 9288 2555

mvs@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Portsmouth

The D-Day Story is the only museum in the UK dedicated to the Allied Invasion in June 1944.
Cumberland House Natural History Museum

Address

Cumberland House Natural History Museum, Eastern Parade, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO4 9RF

Telephone
+44 023 9281 5276

mvs@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Southsea, Portsmouth

See the flora and fauna of Portsmouth at Cumberland House - the Natural History Museum.
Gunwharf Quays

Address

Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3TZ

Telephone
+44 023 9283 6700

gwq-info@landsecurities.com

Portsmouth

Gunwharf Quays is home to over 90 famous brands all offering up to 60% off the regular retail price. If you love to shop then there really is no better place than Gunwharf Quays.
Spinnaker Tower

Address

Spinnaker Tower, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3TT

Telephone
+44 023 9285 7520

info@spinnakertower.co.uk

Portsmouth

Experience the view from the stunning 170-metre icon of the South Coast.
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Address

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Visitor Centre, Victory Gate, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3LJ

Telephone
023 9283 9766

HM Naval Base, Portsmouth

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is the UK’s premier destination for exploring 500 years of naval history.
Charles Dickens' Birthplace Museum

Address

Charles Dickens' Birthplace Museum, 393 Old Commercial Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 4QL

Telephone
+44 023 9282 1879

info@charlesdickensbirthplace.co.uk

Portsmouth

Visit the first home of Britain's most famous Victorian author.
Wightlink Isle of Wight Ferries

Address

Hamilton Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 4PX

Telephone
02392 855 260

Portsmouth

Wightlink is an easy-to-use and award-winning ferry service with regular sailings between Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight.
Portsmouth Guildhall

Address

Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2AB

Telephone
+44 023 9283 4146

webenquiries@portsmouthguildhall.co.uk

Portsmouth

Portsmouth Guildhall - steeped in tradition and history
The New Theatre Royal

Address

20 - 24 Guildhall Walk, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2DD

Telephone
+44 023 9264 9000

boxoffice@newtheatreroyal.com

Portsmouth

The New Theatre Royal, situated in the heart of the city, offers a matchless programme of cutting edge dance, theatre, drama, music, children's shows and comedy.
Southsea Tennis Club

Address

Southsea Tennis Club, Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Hants, PO5 3PB

Telephone
+44 023 9282 4693

southsea.tc@gmail.com

Southsea

From beginners to improvers and competitive players, Southsea Tennis Club offers something for everyone.
Southsea Skatepark

Address

Southsea Skatepark, Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO5 3NZ

Telephone
+44 023 9229 5360

mail@southseaskatepark.com

Southsea, Portsmouth

Welcome to the premier Skatepark on the south coast.
Groundlings Theatre

Address

42 Kent Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3BS

Telephone
023 9273 7370

info@groundlings.co.uk

Portsmouth

Groundlings is a unique Georgian Theatre that hosts a rich and varied programme of events throughout the year - a great many of which are produced in house.
Treasure Island Adventure Golf

Address

Long Curtain Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 3AA

Telephone
023 9229 1919

Southsea

Take on the Warrior and Victory trails at Portsmouth's seafront Adventure Golf attraction - Treasure Island.
The Pyramids Centre

Address

The Pyramids Centre, Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO5 3ST

Telephone
023 93 200330

info.pyramids@bhlive.co.uk

Southsea, Portsmouth

One of Portsmouth’s largest health and wellbeing centres, located just off Southsea Beach.
Farlington Marshes Wildlife Reserve

Address

Farlington Marshes Wildlife Reserve, Farlington, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 1UN

Telephone
+44 01489 774400

feedback@hiwwt.org.uk

Portsmouth

Farlington Marshes is one of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust’s oldest nature reserves.
CourtX

Address

St Helens Parade, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 9RG

info@courtx.co.uk

Southsea

CourtX is home to international tournament standard tennis courts, eateries and innovative arts programme.
Southsea Splash Pool

Address

Clarence Esplanade, Southsea seafront, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 3NS

Telephone
+44 023 9282 8112

vis@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Southsea

Head to the splash pool at Southsea for safe fun in the water along the seafront.
Peter Ashley Activity Centres - Fort Purbrook Activity Centre

Address

Fort Purbrook, Peter Ashley Lane, Cosham, Hampshire, PO6 1BJ

Telephone
02392321223

office@peterashleyactivitycentres.co.uk

Cosham

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