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.

Number of results: 108

, currently showing 21 to 40.

Sort By: A-Z Lowest A-Z Highest

Great Salterns

Address

Great Salterns, Burrfields Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 5HH

Telephone
+44 023 9282 2251

enquiries@portsmouthgolfcentre.co.uk

Portsmouth

In the 17th and 18th Centuries this area was dominated by extensive salt workings and was a major supplier of sea salt to the Royal Navy. Now it's part of a golf course, but the lake itself and the surrounding areas are particularly interesting.
Kings Theatre

Address

Kings Theatre, Albert Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO5 2QJ

Telephone
+44 023 9282 8282

Southsea, Portsmouth

Looking to visit the amazing Kings Theatre in Portsmouth?...If so, click here to get the latest information direct from the official Portsmouth tourism site!
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.
Hilsea Lines

Address

Hilsea Lines, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 5JH

Telephone
+44 023 9282 2251

Portsmouth

An eighty-hectare site surrounding the fortifications of Hilsea Lines ancient monument, this popular walking spot includes woodland, meadows and fresh brackish lakes.
Flip Out Portsmouth

Address

Flip Out Portsmouth, Unit 4 Harbourgate, Southampton Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 4BQ

Telephone
02392 378047

portsmouth@flipout.co.uk

Southampton Road, Portsmouth

Flip Out Portsmouth is a huge arena of integrated interconnected trampolines, where you can spring, trick or flip off the walls on the largest trampolines out there.
Royal Navy Submarine Museum

Address

Haslar Jetty Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 2AS

Telephone
+44 02392 510354

enquiries@submarine-museum.co.uk

Gosport

Discover the extraordinary life of a submariner first-hand at The Royal Navy Submarine Museum on the Gosport side of Portsmouth Harbour.
Canoe Lake

Address

Canoe Lake, Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 9RG

Telephone
023 9281 6760

Southsea

A popular park dating from 1886 with some of the mature evergreen oaks planted in 1910, Canoe Lake has an impressive range of floral bedding on display at the water's edge.
Hotwalls Studios

Address

Hotwalls Studios, Point Battery & Barracks, Broad Street, Old Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2FS

Telephone
023 9234 3138

hotwalls@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Broad Street, Old Portsmouth

The Hotwalls Studios brings local artists, designers and makers together, in an exceptional heritage location.
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.
South Parade Pier

Address

South Parade, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0SW

enquiries@southparadepier.co.uk

Southsea

South Parade Pier stands proudly in the centre of Southsea’s stunning 4 mile coastline with amazing unique views of the Isle of Wight and across The Solent.
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
Portchester Castle

Address

Castle Street, Portchester, Hampshire, PO16 9QW

Telephone
023 9237 8291

customers@english-heritage.org.uk

Portchester

Visit the Roman-Saxon shore fort with Norman additions - featuring a near-perfect keep and Norman church within the walls.
Peter Ashley Activity Centres - Fort Widley Equestrian Centre

Address

Fort Widley, Portsdown Hill Road, Cosham, Hampshire, PO6 3LS

Telephone
02392324553

equestrian@peterashleyactivitycentres.co.uk

Cosham

Regardless of your age, ability or fitness, the Peter Ashley Equestrian Centre has a lesson for you.
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.
Andrew Simpson Centre - Portsmouth

Address

ASC Portsmouth, Eastern Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 5LY

Telephone
02392 663 873

portsmouth@andrewsimpsoncentres.org

Portsmouth

On the stunning shores of Langstone Harbour, ASC Portsmouth offers a wide range of courses and activities for all ages and abilities.
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.
Southsea Common

Address

Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 3PB

Telephone
+44 023 9282 8112

seafrontmanagement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Southsea

Southsea Common is a vast open space that was purchased from the War Department in 1922. It is ideal for kite flying, picnics and informal ball games.
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 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.
Staunton Country Park

Address

Petersfield Road, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 5HB

Telephone
023 9245 3405

staunton.enquiries@hants.gov.uk

Havant

With beautiful gardens and 1,000 acres of country park to explore there’s something for everyone at Staunton.