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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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Trailclues

Portsmouth

Solve the clues and discover the hidden side of Portsmouth.
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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Phoenix Helicopter Academy

Gosport

Phoenix Helicopter Academy is the South's favourite Helicopter Training School and Charter Operator.
Southsea Sangha

Portsmouth

Southsea Sangha is an open access, peer-led Buddhist meditation group built on a desire to always nurture community and connection.
Guildhall Exhibition: Film Production Graduates

Portsmouth

See the professional posters and behind-the-scenes images of film students from the University of Portsmouth.
Traces - Kitty Hall

Portsmouth

A collection of ice cream-coloured ceramic vessels, cast with cardboard indentations.
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!
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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Curious About Portsmouth?

Portsmouth

Have fun discovering Portsmouth with two self-guided, heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt.
Baby Squids

Portsmouth

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

Hampshire

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

Portsmouth

See the mechanical sculptures, with clever mechanisms and often humorous ideas.
Pirates and Princesses

Portsmouth

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

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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.
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.
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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Grosvenor G Casino Gunwharf Quays

Portsmouth

The new look casino features a private bar which offers live performances seven days a week from 8pm - 2am. Featuring its own in-house DJ and entertainer, guests can expect a range of entertainment in the form of rockaokes and gameshow style events.

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