Portsmouth Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Where to stay in Portsmouth
Southsea
Southsea is a destination visitors seek out for its beaches, lively bars and seaside views. You might want to check out attractions like Fratton Park or Kings Theatre while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
Cosham
Cosham is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out PlayZone Portsmouth, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
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 Square Tower.
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.
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Popular places to visit
Gunwharf Quays
Stretching along the sea is one of Portsmouth's coolest areas, with plenty of shops, cafés, bars and restaurants as well as a contemporary art gallery.
Portsmouth International Port
Embark on a trip to Europe or enter the lovely town of Portsmouth, England, through the comfort and ease of this modern port.
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Find heroic ships, triumphant naval vessels and World War I frigates at this dockyard, a tribute to the city’s maritime might.
HMS Victory
Lord Nelson's triumphant warship is one of the best-preserved vessels from the Napoleonic wars and one of Portsmouth's most impressive attractions.
University of Portsmouth
The harbors of Portsmouth helped the city establish its importance in the world. Now this university continues innovating to deliver a global influence.
Portsmouth Guildhall
Sing along to some of the world’s biggest names in music, laugh until you cry and join the celebrations in this central entertainment venue.
Things to do
Portsmouth: Old Portsmouth Historical Walking Tour
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Portsmouth
Osborne House-A driver guided tour of Victoria's Island Paradise
Other places like Portsmouth
- Gunwharf Quays
- Portsmouth International Port
- Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
- HMS Victory
- University of Portsmouth
- Portsmouth Guildhall
- Mary Rose Museum
- Fratton Park
- Southsea Castle
- Kings Theatre
- Clarence Pier
- Southsea Hoverport
- The D-Day Story
- Eastney Beach
- Sally Port
- Square Tower
- HMS Warrior
- The Point
- Charles Dickens Birthplace
- Royal Marines Museum
- Cathedral of St. Thomas
- Royal Garrison Church
- Wedgewood Rooms
- Great Salterns Golf Course
- St. John's Cathedral
- HMS M33
- PlayZone Portsmouth
- Southsea Model Village