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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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Gosport Ferry Cruises

Portsmouth

A visit to Portsmouth is not complete without taking a leisurely sight-seeing cruise on board the Spirit of Portsmouth.
Boathouse 4

Portsmouth

At Boathouse 4, you can watch boatbuilding in action and learn about the vital role of small boats in the Royal Navy. The exhibition is free to enter and features a range of fun interactives which bring these small craft to life.

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Eastney Swimming Pool

Portsmouth

Eastney swimming pool is a small 20m indoor community pool.
Baffins Pond

Portsmouth

Baffins Pond (at 4.35 hectares) is home to a host of wild fowl and ducks, as well as established reed beds.
The D-Day Story

Portsmouth

The D-Day Story is the only museum in the UK dedicated to the Allied Invasion in June 1944. It tells the unique personal stories behind this epic event.

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South Coast Wakeboarding

Portsmouth

Welcoming everyone from beginners to pros, South Coast H2O is the home of the UK’s longest System 2.0 straightline cable.
Southsea Model Village

Portsmouth

Marvel at the 1/12th scale Southsea Model Village, which features forty miniature buildings, houses, forts and castles, as well as a `G' scale garden railway.

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Great Salterns

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.
Southsea Tennis Club

Portsmouth

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

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Saint Mary's Church

Portsmouth

St Mary's has been described as the finest Victorian building in Hampshire. Designed just over 100 years ago by Arthur Blomfield. Finest Walker organ in England.
Mountbatten Leisure Centre

Portsmouth

Click here to learn all about Portsmouth's premier sporting facility, Mountbatten Leisure Centre.
Irving & Co. Brewery Tour

Portsmouth

Irving and Co welcomes visitors through its doors, to show how its popular beer is made.
Farlington Marshes Wildlife Reserve

Portsmouth

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

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Southsea Minigolf

Portsmouth

Tee off in the heart of Southsea Common, at one of the putting greens, crazy golf courses or pitch & putt.
Synergy Sailing

Portsmouth

Sail with us from Gunwharf Quays to explore Portsmouth Harbour with its many interesting sights, and enjoy the fabulous sailing and numerous ports and marinas that the Solent has to offer.
Portsmouth Tennis Centre

Portsmouth

Whether you are an aspiring Wimbledon champion, or just fancy a fun game, Portsmouth Tennis Centre's indoor facilities enable you to have a game - whatever the weather.
Southsea Castle

Portsmouth

Built in 1544, Southsea Castle was part of a series of fortifications constructed by Henry VIII around England's coasts.

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Spitbank Fort

Portsmouth

Spitbank Fort is an exclusive venue on the south coast, and is its own private island for hire, available for exclusive use, special events, private parties, wedding receptions, music videos and corporate hire.
Odeon Cinema

Portsmouth

Odeon is the largest cinema chain in the UK, with over one hundred cinemas nationwide.
Odeon entertains more people in the UK than any other cinema chain, accounting for nearly a third of all tickets sold in the UK.
Hilsea Jubilee Splash Pool

Portsmouth

Come along to the free admission, open-access children's splash pool in Hilsea.

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Hilsea Lines

An eighty-hectare site surrounding the fortifications of Hilsea Lines ancient...

Nelson Trail Self-Guided Walk

This self-guided walk takes you through Old Portsmouth, highlighting points of...

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