Sports and leisure

Portsmouth is a sporting haven, with great facilities whether you want to be an active participant or would prefer instead to just sit and watch. From world-class sailing to huge running events – and our famous football club - Portsmouth has it covered.

We have a number of leisure centres located across the city, where you can swim, play racquet sports or train in the gym. Or if you’d prefer to be outside in the South Coast sun, why not head to one of the city’s golf courses? If that’s a bit too serious, we have pitch & putt too, as well as traditional crazy golf on the seafront.

From indoor pools to lidos and – of course – the sea, Portsmouth has plenty of places to go for a swim. There are classes and family-only sessions as well, so don’t forget your cossie!

Portsmouth is well and truly a footballing city, with many people seeing the club as one of the most important parts of our local community. That’s not all, of course, as there are a host of parks and open spaces, plus designated 5-a-side courts, where you can get in on the action yourself.

We are also blessed with a huge number of tennis facilities, so you definitely want to pack your racquet! There are outdoor grass and hard courts available, as well as top-of-the-range indoor facilities.

Alongside one of the tennis courts you’ll find Portsmouth’s beach volleyball area. We may have a pebble beach, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get your fix of beach sports here!

Whilst you’re down at the seafront, you can explore the water sports options available. From kayaking and sailing to windsurfing and wakeboarding, there’s much to enjoy.

If the weather turns, or you have a group to entertain, the city’s indoor soft play centres could provide just the thing. Many have sessions for all ages, so there really is no limit to how much fun you can have!

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Hotwalls Studios

Address

Hotwalls Studios, Point Battery & Barracks, Broad Street, Old Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2FS

Telephone
02392 819 311

hotwalls@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Broad Street, Old Portsmouth

The Hotwalls Studios brings local artists, designers and makers together, in an exceptional heritage location.
Baffins Pond

Address

Baffins Pond, Tangier Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 6JN

Telephone
+44 023 9282 2251

baffinspondassociation@ntlworld.com

Portsmouth

Baffins Pond (at 4.35 hectares) is home to a host of wild fowl and ducks, as well as established reed beds.
Canoe Lake Leisure

Address

St Helens Parade, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 9RG

info@canoelakeleisure.co.uk

Southsea

A philanthropic venture with community at its heart, Canoe Lake Leisure provides Southsea with 4 high performance, floodlit, all-weather tennis courts, 2 new hard tennis courts, community-focused basketball and netball courts, and Greens Café.
Royal Garrison Church

Address

Penny Street, Grand Parade, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2NJ

Telephone
+44 023 9282 3973

southeast@english-heritage.org.uk

Portsmouth

Discover this beautiful church in Old Portsmouth, which was partially destroyed during a firebomb raid in 1941.
Charles Dickens' Birthplace Museum

Address

Charles Dickens' Birthplace Museum, 393 Old Commercial Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 4QL

Telephone
+44 023 9282 1879

info@charlesdickensbirthplace.co.uk

Portsmouth

Visit the first home of Britain's most famous Victorian author.
The New Theatre Royal

Address

20 - 24 Guildhall Walk, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2DD

Telephone
+44 023 9264 9000

boxoffice@newtheatreroyal.com

Portsmouth

The New Theatre Royal, situated in the heart of the city, offers a matchless programme of cutting edge dance, theatre, drama, music, children's shows and comedy.
Gosport Ferry

Address

Gosport Ferry Pontoon, The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3EB

Telephone
023 9252 4551

admin@gosportferry.co.uk

Portsmouth

The Gosport Ferry is the quickest way to get between Portsmouth and Gosport - all the while offering great views of the cityscape and Portsmouth Harbour.
The Portsmouth Distillery

Address

Coastguard Casemate, Fort Cumberland, Fort Cumberland Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 9LD

Telephone
02392 733339

Fort Cumberland Road, Southsea

The Portsmouth Distillery Co. is a premium artisan spirit producer, established in 2018 at its home inside the 18th century Fort Cumberland bastion.
Rock Gardens

Address

Rock Gardens, Clarence Esplanade, Southsea Seafront, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 3PB

Telephone
+44 023 9283 4180

parks@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Southsea Seafront, Southsea

Very attractive, sheltered gardens close to the seafront with a wide variety of interesting plants, waterfall and pools.
Southsea Splash Pool

Address

Clarence Esplanade, Southsea seafront, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 3NS

Telephone
+44 023 9282 8112

vis@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Southsea

The Splash Pool is currently closed.
Portsmouth Tennis Centre

Address

Portsmouth Tennis Centre, Alex Way, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 9AD

Telephone
02393 200402

ptc@bhlive.org.uk

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.
The Astoria

Address

37-39 Guildhall Walk, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2RY

Telephone
023 9286 3741

Portsmouth

The Astoria remains one of Portsmouth's biggest and best-loved nightclubs.
Wetwheels Solent

Address

The Old Guardhouse, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3TZ

Telephone
023 92 819 366

office@wetwheelssolent.co.uk

Portsmouth

All abilities are welcome on Wetwheels' fully accessible boats for trips around the Solent.
Portsmouth Golf Centre

Address

Portsmouth Golf Centre, Burrfields Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 5HH

Telephone
+44 023 9266 4549

enquiries@portsmouthgolfcentre.co.uk

Portsmouth

Portsmouth boasts two 18 hole golf courses available for pay and play, with visitors welcome at both.
Gunwharf Quays

Address

Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3TZ

Telephone
+44 023 9283 6700

gwq-info@landsecurities.com

Portsmouth

Gunwharf Quays is home to over 90 famous brands all offering up to 60% off the regular retail price. If you love to shop then there really is no better place than Gunwharf Quays.
Groundlings Theatre

Address

42 Kent Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3BS

Telephone
023 9273 7370

info@groundlings.co.uk

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.
St. John's Roman Catholic Cathedral

Address

Edinburgh Road, Portsmouth, Hamsphire, PO1 3HG

Telephone
+44 023 9282 6170

stjcath@btconnect.com

Portsmouth

Take in the splendour of this Victorian church, which was named as the best-restored building in Portsmouth.
Playzone

Address

Playzone, Oak Park Industrial Estate, North Harbour Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 3TJ

Telephone
+44 023 9237 9999

enquiries@theplayzone.co.uk

North Harbour Road, Portsmouth

Fun for everyone, rain or shine, day or night! Portsmouth Playzone is the biggest indoor play area and entertainment centre on the south coast.
Wedgewood Rooms

Address

147b Albert Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0JW

Telephone
023 9286 3911

info@wedgewood-rooms.co.uk

Southsea

Portsmouth's Wedgewood Rooms is the place to see big music and comedy acts in intimate surrounds.
Eastney Engine Houses

Address

Eastney Beam Engine House, Henderson Road, Eastney, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 9JF

Telephone
+44 023 9282 7261

mvs@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Eastney, Southsea

Per the latest official guidelines regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus), Eastney Engine Houses will be closed until further notice