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Spinnaker Tower

One of Portsmouth's most famous landmarks is worth a visit - you can see for up to 23 miles!

Attractions in Portsmouth

Portsmouth may be a small city (only around 14 square miles), but it's chock full of things to do. Whether you're after seaside strolls, military museums, tip-top theatres or something else altogether - with the wide variety of attractions in Portsmouth, we have you covered.

Being an island city we have a rich nautical history. In the 15th century, Portsmouth was seen as the first line of defence against European armies, and it was from Southsea Castle that Henry VIII watched the sinking of his beloved Mary Rose. She lay on the Solent bed for 437 years, before finally being brought back to dry land and is now the centrepiece of the Mary Rose Museum.

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is one of the city's main attractions for many visitors, not only to see HMS Victory but also the many other ships open to the public, including HMS Warrior 1860 and HMS Alliance.

Then, just a short stroll from Portsmouth Dockyard is Gunwharf Quays, a popular shopping outlet that also houses restaurants, bars, a cinema and bowling alley. Furthermore, standing tall above Gunwharf Quays is the Emirates Spinnaker Tower - a 170-metre landmark that has swiftly become an emblem of the city. On a clear day, visitors can see for up to 23 miles from its viewing platforms - or take on the glass floor, if the nerves hold!

Heading east from Gunwharf and the Historic Dockyard will take you back to Southsea Castle, and a number of other museums. Among them are the D-Day Museum (which recounts the famed Normandy landings of 1944), Portsmouth City Museum (which has a dedicated exhbition to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, who worked as a doctor in the city when he wrote the first two Sherlock Holmes novels) and Cumberland House (Portsmouth's Natural History museum).

All this is just a tiny selection of the vast array of attractions in Portsmouth. It's all far too much to take on in an afternoon, and not bad at all for a 14-square mile island!

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Canoe Lake

Portsmouth

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.
Andrew Simpson Watersports Centre - Portsmouth

Portsmouth

ASWC - Portsmouth has all the facilities and equipment needed for a wide range of watersports and outdoor activities.
Hilsea Lines

Portsmouth

An eighty-hectare site surrounding the fortifications of Hilsea Lines ancient monument, this popular walking spot includes woodland, meadows and fresh brackish lakes.
Cumberland House Natural History Museum

Portsmouth

Portsmouth is a very special place for wildlife in Britain. It has many different habitats in a very small area, and at Portsmouth Natural History Museum you can explore them all.
The Portsmouth Music Experience

Portsmouth

The Portsmouth Music Experience gallery features spectacular touring exhibitions as well as pieces from the local music scene.

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Hilsea Lido

Portsmouth

The historic Hilsea Lido dates back to 1932, and has been enjoyed by generations ever since.

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Spice Island Treasure Trail

Portsmouth

Explore Portsmouth on this self guided Mystery themed Treasure Trail. It will certainly get you looking at this historical part of Portsmouth in a different way. Can you follow the route and solve the sneaky clues to discover whodunit?
Antiques Storehouse

Portsmouth

The Antiques Storehouse is housed within the newly refurbished Storehouse 9 at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. You will find many independent specialist items and a wide variety of antiques, collectables and artwork on display.
Local Haunts

Portsmouth

Visit the local haunts of Portsmouth to get a new perspective of the city and discover secrets and stories you never knew.

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Sunsail Events

Portsmouth

Sunsail Events offers amazing corporate sailing days, team building activities and bareboat charters from its base in Port Solent Marina.
Rock Gardens

Portsmouth

Very attractive, sheltered gardens close to the seafront with a wide variety of interesting plants, waterfall and pools.
Eastney Beam Engine House

Portsmouth

Eastney Beam Engine House will be open free of charge on certain weekends. There will be some restrictions on access and the engines will not be in steam. Keep checking back for updated openings.
Portsmouth Film Society

Portsmouth

Portsmouth Film Society brings you the opportunity to see the best in world cinema, documentary, independent film, animation and classic movies.
Portsmouth Guildhall

Portsmouth

Portsmouth Guildhall - steeped in tradition and history
Portsmouth Museum

Portsmouth

Portsmouth Museum is the museum of and for the people of Portsmouth with exciting and varied displays.

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St. Thomas' Anglican Cathedral

Portsmouth

Portsmouth Cathedral is the Mother Church of the Diocese of Portsmouth, which covers south-east Hampshire, Portsea Island and the Isle of Wight. It is the base of the Bishop of Portsmouth, and the focal point for many diocese-wide services and events
Southsea Common

Portsmouth

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.
Southsea Skatepark

Portsmouth

Welcome to the premier Skatepark on the south coast.
Vue Cinema

Portsmouth

Vue Portsmouth is a modern 14 screen multiplex situated in the Gunwharf Quays complex, Portsmouth.
Emirates Spinnaker Tower

Portsmouth

Looking to visit the amazing Emirates Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth? If so, click here to get the latest information direct from the official Portsmouth tourism site!

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