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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Hilsea Lido

Address

Hilsea Lido, London Road, Portsmouth, Hants, PO2 9RP

Telephone
07903 823347

info@hilsea-lido.org.uk

Portsmouth

Portsmouth City Council is currently redeveloping Hilsea Lido and hope to re-open summer 2025.
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.
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Southsea Treasure Hunt: The Mystery of Southsea's Laughing Sailor

Address

Starts at Portsmouth Museum & Art Gallery, Museum Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2LJ

jack.wells@mysteryguides.co.uk

Portsmouth

Turn the streets of Southsea into a 'whodunnit' treasure hunt adventure!
Farlington Marshes Wildlife Reserve

Address

Farlington Marshes Wildlife Reserve, Farlington, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 1UN

Telephone
+44 01489 774400

feedback@hiwwt.org.uk

Portsmouth

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

Address

Hovertravel, Southsea Terminal, Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 3AD

Telephone
0345 222 0461

info@hovertravel.com

Clarence Esplanade, Southsea

Hovertravel, the only scheduled Hovercraft operator in Europe, is the quickest way to reach the Isle of Wight.
Tour: Great Battles - Portsmouth

Address

Starts at The Mary Rose, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3PY

VIS@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Portsmouth

Discover the stories behind three famous battles from English history.
South Coast Wakepark

Address

Near Hilsea Lido, London Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 9RP

Telephone
07570 783866

bookings@southcoastwakepark.co.uk

Portsmouth

A British Water Ski & Wakeboard accredited park, located in the calm and sheltered waters of the historic moat of Hilsea Lines.
Tenth Hole Pitch & Putt

Address

Eastern Parade, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 9RF

Telephone
02392 830 009

Southsea

Work up an appetite for cake or brunch at the Tenth Hole Pitch and Putt.
Dark Encounters

Address

Dark Encounters, Gallery Zero One, 53 Albert Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO5 2SF

Telephone
+44 07980 125315

bookings@darkencounters.co.uk

53 Albert Road, Portsmouth

Dark Encounters offers an exciting range of ghostly events in the city of Portsmouth, ranging from Ghost Walks to residential Ghost Weekends!
Portsmouth Harbour - SSSI

Address

Portsmouth Harbour, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3LJ

Portsmouth

Portsmouth Harbour is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Hovercraft Experience Flights

Address

Departures from Southsea and Ryde, Hampshire, PO5 3AD

Telephone
0345 222 0461

Get ready for the ultimate flight experience – by hovercraft.
Hayling Boat Trips

Address

Northey Road, Hayling Island, Hampshire, PO11 0NH

Telephone
07595183687

haylingboattrips@gmail.com

Hayling Island

Enjoy a stunning boat trip around Hayling Island, with an intimate tour of the beautiful and sheltered natural harbour.
Field Gun Team Experience Days

Address

Farlington Fields, Farlington, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 1UW

Portsmouth

Take on the battle of speed, agility strength and teamwork in a Pro Field Gun Team Experience Day.
Spice Island Treasure Trail

Address

Victoria Avenue, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2TA

Telephone
01872 263692

enquiries@treasuretrails.co.uk

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?
Trailclues

Address

Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2AD

Telephone
02038703233

Portsmouth

Solve the clues and discover the hidden side of Portsmouth.
Chester Monte's Murder Mystery Experience

Address

Commercial Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 1BA

Telephone
07751402047

info@im-puzzled.com

Portsmouth

Become a private investigator and walk the city streets to solve a fascinating murder mystery.
SHE_SEES

Address

Boathouse 4, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth, United Kingdom, PO1 3LJ

Telephone
023 9283 9766

events@lrfoundation.org.uk

HM Naval Base, Portsmouth

This groundbreaking exhibition spotlights the inspirational stories of women in maritime.
Great Salterns

Address

Great Salterns, Burrfields Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 5HH

Telephone
+44 023 9282 2251

enquiries@portsmouthgolfcentre.co.uk

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.
The Putt Hutt

Address

Clarence Pier, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 3AA

hello@putthutt.co.uk

Southsea

Step into nostalgia at The Putt Hutt, a whimsical 18-hole indoor crazy golf course at Clarence Pier.
Other World Escapes

Address

239-241 Commercial Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 4BJ

Telephone
02392170600

start@otherworldescapes.com

Portsmouth

Find the clues, solve the puzzles, complete the objective. Become the hero in your own adventure; do you have what it takes?