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Portsmouth
Popular places to visit
Southsea Castle
Located in a dramatic waterfront setting, this historic fort was once the first line of English defense and is now a fascinating museum.
Kings Theatre
Get tickets for a show at Kings Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Portsmouth. Amble around this relaxing area's waterfront and enjoy its lively bars.
Clarence Pier
Families flock to Portsmouth's waterside amusement park, where exhilarating activities include a high ropes course, roller coasters and a huge indoor play area.
The D-Day Story
This insightful and interactive museum commemorates the heroism of the Allied forces, many of whom set off from Portsmouth to storm the beaches of Normandy in 1944.
Southsea Hoverport
Explore the waterfront in Portsmouth with a trip to Southsea Hoverport. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Royal Marines Museum
The Royal Navy's elite military unit is celebrated and remembered on the grounds of a stunning Victorian building facing the waterfront.
Things to do
Osborne House-A driver guided tour of Victoria's Island Paradise
Portsmouth: Old Portsmouth Historical Walking Tour
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Portsmouth
Top hotels in Southsea
ibis budget Portsmouth
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Southsea Rocks Hotel
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The Queens Hotel
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Southseaa Inn
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Stattons Hotel & Restaurant
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Other neighbourhoods around Southsea
Portsmouth City Centre
Portsmouth City Centre is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Portsmouth Guildhall and New Theatre Royal while in the area.
Buckland
While Buckland may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Portsmouth International Port and Portsmouth Guildhall.
Old Portsmouth
You'll enjoy the monuments and historical sites in Old Portsmouth. You might want to make time for a stop at Sally Port or Old Portsmouth Beach.
Cosham
Cosham is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out PlayZone Portsmouth, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
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- Southsea Castle
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- Clarence Pier
- The D-Day Story
- Southsea Hoverport
- Eastney Beach
- Royal Marines Museum
- Wedgewood Rooms
- Southsea Model Village
- Blue Reef Aquarium
- Southampton Cruise Terminal
- New Forest National Park
- Gunwharf Quays
- Portsmouth International Port
- Goodwood Motor Circuit
- Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
- South Downs National Park
- Beaulieu National Motor Museum
- Yarmouth Isle-of-Wight Ferry Terminal
- WestQuay Shopping Centre
- Goodwood Racecourse
- University of Southampton
- Ryde Pier Head Terminal
- Marwell Zoo
- West Wittering Beach
- Goodwood House
- HMS Victory
- Mayflower Theatre
- University of Portsmouth
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