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  1. Family looking out at HMS Warrior
    Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is the UK’s premier destination for exploring 500 years of naval history.
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    2. 1 Nov 202331 Mar 2024
    3. 1 Apr 202431 Oct 2024
  2. Southsea Castle under a blue sky
    Visit Henry VIII's Southsea Castle, right along the water's edge.
    1. 4 Nov 202329 Mar 2024
    2. 30 Mar 20243 Nov 2024
  3. View of the Mary Rose
    Experience The Mary Rose as never before at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
    1. 1 Nov 202331 Mar 2024
    2. 1 Apr 202431 Oct 2024
  4. Photograph showing the outside of The D-Day Story museum
    The D-Day Story is the only museum in the UK dedicated to the Allied Invasion in June 1944.
    1. 1 Oct 202331 Mar 2024
    2. 1 Apr 202430 Sep 2024
  5. City Museum - Landscape
    Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery is the museum of and for the people of Portsmouth, featuring exciting and varied displays.
    1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
  6. Spinnaker Tower by night
    ​​​​​​​​Experience the view from the stunning 170-metre icon of the South Coast.
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    2. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
  7. Sunset at the Victorious Festival main stage as Ocean Colour Scene perform
    Victorious Festival returns for 2024 - bringing some of the biggest bands and artists to Southsea Common.
    1. 23 Aug 202425 Aug 2024
  8. Hitting the Gunwharf Quays shops
    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.
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Welcome to Portsmouth

Things To Do Highlights

Photograph showing the outside of The D-Day Story museum

The D-Day Story is the only museum in the UK dedicated to the Allied Invasion in June 1944.

Blue Reef Ray Portsmouth

Take the ultimate undersea adventure at Blue Reef Aquarium Portsmouth.

Charles Dickens' Birthplace Museum

Visit the first home of Britain's most famous Victorian author.

View of the Mary Rose

Experience The Mary Rose as never before at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.

St. Thomas' Anglican Cathedral from the outside

Take a voyage of discovery at Portsmouth Cathedral, and uncover over 800 years of history.

The Hotwalls Studios Parade Ground

The Hotwalls Studios brings local artists, designers and makers together, in an exceptional…

City Museum - Landscape

Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery is the museum of and for the people of Portsmouth, featuring…

Hovertravel

Hovertravel, the only scheduled Hovercraft operator in Europe, is the quickest way to reach the…

Family looking out at HMS Warrior

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is the UK’s premier destination for exploring 500 years of naval…

New Theatre Royal - Dress Circle

The New Theatre Royal, situated in the heart of the city, offers a matchless programme of cutting…

Hitting the Gunwharf Quays shops

Gunwharf Quays is home to over 90 famous brands all offering up to 60% off the regular retail price…

The grand surrounds of the Kings Theatre Southsea

Looking to visit the amazing Kings Theatre in Portsmouth?...If so, click here to get the latest…

Spinnaker Tower by night

​​​​​​​​Experience the view from the stunning 170-metre icon of the South Coast.

Southsea Castle under a blue sky

Visit Henry VIII's Southsea Castle, right along the water's edge.

Cumberland House Natural History Museum

See the flora and fauna of Portsmouth at Cumberland House - the Natural History Museum.

What's On Highlights

Old-style photograph of Neil Brand

Join composer, writer and musician Neil Brand for an all-new show about the immortal comedy duo.

Openings

An Evening with Laurel and Hardy

22nd May 2024
Chris Moyles' 90s Hangover

Chris Moyles takes over the Box at Portsmouth Guildhall to play the biggest hits from the 90s.

Openings

Chris Moyles' 90s Hangover

21st September 2024
Whitney – Queen of the Night

Direct from the West End - a celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of…

Openings

Whitney – Queen of the Night

5th April 2024
Poster image for Milkshake Live

Join your favourite Milkshake friends on this new holiday-themed show.

Openings

Milkshake Live

3rd April 2024
Photograph showing the Art & Photography Market at Portsmouth Cathedral

Celebrate the creativity of local artists at Portsmouth Cathedral's Art & Photography Market.

Openings

Art & Photography Market

20th April 2024
Photograph showing a Thai Food and Craft Festival in action

Experience the taste of Thailand with a two-day festival of food and culture on Southsea Common.

Openings

Southsea Thai Food and Craft Festival

13th July 2024-14th July 2024
Photograph of the Easter Bunny at Spinnaker Tower.

Spring into Easter at Spinnaker Tower's Chocolate Workshop!

Openings

Easter Chocolate Workshop

29th March 2024-1st April 2024
Press shot of Richard Thompson

The founding member of Fairport Convention brings his storytelling folk music to Portsmouth…

Openings

Richard Thompson

5th June 2024
Photograph of a man in Victorian-style dress for Portsmouth Ghost Tour

Check out Portsmouth's bloodiest ghostly tales on this chilling ghost tour!

Openings

April

2nd April 2024

May

14th May 2024

June

11th June 2024

September

3rd September 2024

November

12th November 2024
Lucy Spraggan playing guitar on stage

Feeling stronger, positive, and more empowered than ever - Lucy is back.

Openings

Lucy Spraggan

21st May 2024
Ed Gamble – Hot Diggity Dog

Ed Gamble's latest tour heads to Portsmouth Guildhall.

Openings

Ed Gamble – Hot Diggity Dog

19th April 2024
Chilli & Gin Festival logo

The UK's only chilli and gin festival is back in Portsmouth for the bank holiday weekend of 4 and 5…

Openings

Chilli & Gin Festival

4th May 2024-5th May 2024
Logo for D-Day 80, featuring the 'D' motif from the D-Day Story museum

Portsmouth will be at the centre of the UK’s national commemorations for D-Day 80 this June.

Openings

D-Day 80 Commemoration

5th June 2024
Photograph of Miles Jupp for his latest touring show: On I Bang

The stand-up returns with a show about a recently-diagnosed brain tumour.

Openings

Miles Jupp: On I Bang

23rd April 2024
Alfie Brown – Red Flags Galore!

Award winning comedian Alfie Brown brings his latest tour show to the Portsmouth Guildhall Studio.

Openings

Alfie Brown – Red Flags Galore!

4th October 2024
An Evening of Take That

Don't miss out on the ultimate Take That tribute at Spinnaker Tower on June 21st!

Openings

An Evening of Take That

21st June 2024
Photograph showing the outside of The D-Day Story museum

Naval Dockyards Society hosts its 28th annual conference at The D-Day Story, Portsmouth.

Openings

From Yards to Hards

18th May 2024
Man with an owl, for the Easter Fun event at Fort Nelson. Image copyright Lighten Photography UK

Fort Nelson hosts free falconry displays and a Bunny Bingo trail this Easter.

Openings

Easter Fun at Fort Nelson

29th March 2024-14th April 2024
Performers in the production of Tess by Ockham's Razor

A ground-breaking circus adaptation of Thomas Hardy's classic novel Tess of the D'Urbervilles.

Openings

Tess by Ockham's Razor

30th April 2024-1st May 2024
Neil Warnock – Are You With Me?

Join record-breaking football manager Neil Warnock as he talks you through his unique and…

Openings

Neil Warnock – Are You With Me?

14th June 2024
Race for Life

Cancer Research UK's Race for Life returns to Southsea Common in 2024.

Openings

Race for Life

30th June 2024
Steve Hackett – Genesis Greats, Lamb Highlights & Solo

Legendary guitarist Steve Hackett heads back out around the UK in 2024.

Openings

Steve Hackett

3rd October 2024
Photograph of Iain Stirling for his latest stand up tour: Relevant

The voice of ITV2's Love Island All Stars returns to the New Theatre Royal with his latest stand-up…

Openings

Iain Stirling: Relevant

14th April 2024
Marvin Humes – Noughties Baby

The JLS star takes you on a non-stop celebration of the greatest music from the 00s.

Openings

Marvin Humes – Noughties Baby

31st May 2024

Accommodation Highlights

Newly refurbished room at the Royal Maritime Hotel & Club

The Royal Maritime Hotel is one of the oldest and most historic hotels in Portsmouth.

Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth

Located at the heart of Gunwharf Quays, the Holiday Inn Express is a great hotel within walking…

Holiday Inn Portsmouth external

Holiday Inn Portsmouth is located opposite Southsea seafront and open parkland, minutes away from…

Clearwater - one of the Home From Home properties

A selection of serviced apartments and short term lettings in Portsmouth and Southsea.

Bedroom at The Village Hotel Portsmouth

A warm welcome awaits you from the Village Hotel Club Portsmouth.

Ibis Portsmouth - exterior

The only city centre hotel in Portsmouth, a ten minute walk will take you to all the major shopping…

Exterior of the Queens Hotel Southsea

The Queens is the hotel at the heart of Southsea.

View of the exterior.

Rees hall is a modern building on the seafront with fine views across Southsea Common, The Solent…

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