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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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Southsea Skatepark

Portsmouth

Welcome to the premier Skatepark on the south coast.
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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Portsdown Hill

Portsmouth

Portsdown Hill provides magnificent views over Portsmouth and beyond. The slopes are home to impressive shows of wildlife that can be explored through miles of paths.
Groundlings Theatre

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.
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.
Millennium Promenade

Portsmouth

Three kilometres of promenade now links all of Portsmouth’s historic waterfront. The route starts from Spur Redoubt near Clarence Pier, Southsea and finishes on The Hard, taking in Old Portsmouth, the Camber and Gunwharf Quays.
Portchester Castle

Fareham

Visit the Roman-Saxon shore fort with Norman additions - featuring a near-perfect keep and Norman church within the walls.

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Irving & Co. Brewery Tour

Portsmouth

Irving and Co welcomes visitors through its doors, to show how its popular beer is made.
Dark Encounters

Portsmouth

Dark Encounters offers an exciting range of ghostly events in the city of Portsmouth, ranging from Ghost Walks to residential Ghost Weekends!
Phoenix Helicopter Academy

Gosport

Phoenix Helicopter Academy is the South's favourite Helicopter Training School and Charter Operator.
Discovering the Guildhall

Portsmouth

Discovering the Guildhall is a fascinating temporary exhibition showcasing the history of the building and the memories people have from within its walls.
Eastney Swimming Pool

Portsmouth

Eastney swimming pool is a small 20m indoor community pool.
Portsmouth Marine Training

Portsmouth

RYA training centre offering Sail Cruising, Motor Cruising, Powerboating, Jet Skiing, and shore-based courses.
Onboard Powerboat Rides

Portsmouth

A selection of exciting, short-duration powerboat rides from Gunwharf Quays on a range of powerful 8.0m vessels.

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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.
Havant Murder Mystery Trail

Havant

Explore Havant and learn about the town on this self-guided Murder Mystery Trail.
Trailclues

Portsmouth

Solve the clues and discover the hidden side of Portsmouth.
Pure Art BJJ Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Portsmouth

Pure Art BJJ offers friendly and enjoyable classes, teaching the martial art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
LANO Yoga

Portsmouth

LANO Yoga a dedicated yoga Studio on Elm Grove offering a range of styles and classes.
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.

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Saint Mary's Church

St Mary's has been described as the finest Victorian building in Hampshire. Designed…

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The Pyramids Centre is one of Portsmouth’s largest entertainment, leisure and event…

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