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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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Pirates and Princesses

Portsmouth

One of the largest indoor children's playgrounds on the south coast.

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Marvellous Mechanicals

Portsmouth

See the mechanical sculptures, with clever mechanisms and often humorous ideas.
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?
Sea Juicer Fishing Charters

Portsmouth

Chartering from Portsmouth, Sea-Juicer is available for full day, half day or evening fishing trips, catering for all types of anglers from total beginers to the most experienced.
Wimbledon Park Sports Centre

Portsmouth

Multi-facility centre.
Sunsail Events

Portsmouth

Sunsail Events offers amazing corporate sailing days, team building activities and bareboat charters from its base in Port Solent Marina.
Traces - Kitty Hall

Portsmouth

A collection of ice cream-coloured ceramic vessels, cast with cardboard indentations.
Kelley's Hero Fishing Charters

Portsmouth

Whether you are an experienced angler, a novice angler, or maybe you would like to try sea fishing for the first time, then you have come to the right place.
Gym 01

Portsmouth

Gym 01 maintains an environment in which anybody can train, free of judgement and regardless of ability or experience.
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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Portsmouth Bike Tours

Portsmouth

Be ready for an entertaining, guided bike tour of the city of Portsmouth.
Hambledon Vineyard

Hampshire

Take a tour of the UK's oldest commercial vineyard, at Hambledon.
Daphne | Sarah Taylor Silverwood

Portsmouth

Aspex presents Daphne, a solo exhibition from artist Sarah Taylor Silverwood.
GoYachting

Portsmouth

GoYachting offers fully skippered sailing in the beautiful Solent waters on board a brand new Nautitech Open 46 Catamaran – Aquila.
Guildhall Exhibition: Film Production Graduates

Portsmouth

See the professional posters and behind-the-scenes images of film students from the University of Portsmouth.
Rock Gardens

Portsmouth

Very attractive, sheltered gardens close to the seafront with a wide variety of interesting plants, waterfall and pools.
Nelson Trail Self-Guided Walk

Portsmouth

This self-guided walk takes you through Old Portsmouth, highlighting points of interest relating to Vice Admiral Lord Nelson and Portsmouth around the time of the Battle of Trafalgar.
Portsmouth Guided Cycle Ride

Portsmouth

Take a guided bike ride around Portsmouth with Gordon, inspired by his decades of experience living and working in the city.
Southsea Sangha

Portsmouth

Southsea Sangha is an open access, peer-led Buddhist meditation group built on a desire to always nurture community and connection.
Baby Squids

Portsmouth

Baby Squids Portsmouth offers swimming lessons to children from birth up to four years old, before they go to school.

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Hambledon Vineyard

Take a tour of the UK's oldest commercial vineyard, at Hambledon.

Gosport Ferry

The Gosport Ferry is the quickest way to get between Portsmouth and Gosport - all…

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