Things to do in Portsmouth

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  Visit places around Portsmouth


Local Attractions       Museums       Parks & Open spaces       Beaches       Galleries      

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Charles Dickens Birthplace
Birthplace of Charles Dickens visitor attraction.
Less than a mile



Bembridge Windmill
National Trust - Fine example of an 18th-century tower mill.
8 miles



Portsmouth Parks And Gardens FREE
Details of all parks and gardens in Plymouth.
Less than a mile

HMS Victory
Nelson's flagship visitor attraction.  www 
Less than a mile
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Guide to what's on at Portsmouth's historic dockyard.  www 
Less than a mile
Spinnaker Tower
170ft tower offering stunning views over the south coast.  www 
Less than a mile
Blue Reef Aquarium
Spectacular aquarium and underwater adventure.  www 
1.3 miles
Fort Brockhurst
19 century fort. English heritage site.  www 
2.4 miles
Portchester Castle
3rd century caste, perfect setting for a relaxed, fun, historic day out.  www 
2.9 miles
Staunton Country Park
Farm animals, play areas, tea room and much more all set in 1000 acres of scenic parkland.  www 
7.7 miles

  

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  Eat & Drink in Portsmouth


Restaurants       Bars & Pubs      

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Pizza Express
Pizza Restaurant.
Less than a mile

Café Rouge
Cafes & Restaurants.
Less than a mile
Loch Fyne Restaurants Portsmouth
Cafes & Restaurants.
Less than a mile
La Tasca Restaurants Ltd
Cafes & Restaurants.
Less than a mile
Nando's
Portuguese, flame-grilled PERi-PERi chicken restaurant.  www 
Less than a mile
The Great Salterns Mansion Harvester
Family-friendly restaurant. Good value Early Bird deals available all day.  www 
2.3 miles
Prezzo
Italian Restaurant.  www 
2.9 miles
The Buccaneer Fareham Harvester
Family-friendly restaurant. Good value Early Bird deals available all day.  www 
5.9 miles

  


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  Watch, Listen & Nights out in Portsmouth


Cinema       Theatre, Ballet & Opera       Nightclubs       Live Music & Concerts       Comedy      



No.6 Cinema
Best in independent and world cinema.
Less than a mile

New Theatre Royal
Victorian theatre in the heart of the city.  www 
Less than a mile
Liquid
Award winning nightclub.  www 
Less than a mile
Bar Bluu And Tantrum Nightclub
Popular clubbing venue.  www 
1.4 miles
The Wedgewood Rooms
Intimate and much loved live music venue.  www 
Less than a mile
Portsmouth Pyramids
Swimming, spa, gym and live music venue.  www 
1.4 miles
Portsmouth 2
Popular Comedy Club.  www 
Less than a mile
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  Sports & Leisure in Portsmouth


Golf       Fitness & Leisure centres       Bowling       Water sports       Walks & Cycle rides       Dance       Special Interest      

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Nuffield Health
Fitness and wellbeing centre.
1.9 miles



Bowlplex
Ten-pin bowling centre.
Less than a mile

Hayling Golf Club
This wonderful links golf course is found on the South Coast of England, just to the East of the historic maritime city of Portsmouth.  www 
3.7 miles
Portsmouth Golf Club
Portsmouth Golf Club was formed in 1926 and since 1972 has played over the Downland course off Crookhorn Lane overlooking Portsmouth, the Solent and the Isle of Wight.  www 
4.9 miles
24/7 Fitness
Lively fitness centre.  www 
Less than a mile
Fitness First
Friendly gym and fitness centre.  www 
Less than a mile
Portsmouth Pyramids
Swimming, spa, gym and live music venue.  www 
1.4 miles
David Lloyd
Tennis, gym and fitness centre.  www 
2.9 miles
Gunwharf Quays
Shopping and leisure complex complete with over 95 factory outlets, 30 bars, clubs and restaurants, 14 screen cinema and 26 lane bowling alley.  www 
Less than a mile

  


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  Treat yourself in Portsmouth


Shopping Centres       Spa & Salon      

Cascades
City centre shopping complex.  www 
Less than a mile
Gunwharf Quays
Shopping and leisure complex complete with over 95 factory outlets, 30 bars, clubs and restaurants, 14 screen cinema and 26 lane bowling alley.  www 
Less than a mile
The Beauty Retreat
Offers a wide range of beauty treatments.  www 
Less than a mile
Belle Beauty
Offers a wide range of beauty treatments. Treat yourself.  www 
1.5 miles

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  Kids in Portsmouth




Portsmouth Parks And Gardens FREE
Details of all parks and gardens in Plymouth.
Less than a mile



Bowlplex
Ten-pin bowling centre.
Less than a mile

Playzone
Biggest indoor play centre on the south coast.  www 
3.2 miles
Blue Reef Aquarium
Spectacular aquarium and underwater adventure.  www 
1.3 miles
Portchester Castle
3rd century caste, perfect setting for a relaxed, fun, historic day out.  www 
2.9 miles
Fort Widley Equestrian Centre
Learn to ride.  www 
4.4 miles
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Where to stay in Portsmouth

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Did you know...

  • Charles Dickens was born in Portsmouth. His house has been converted into a museum.
  • Portsmouth city has almost continuously been Britain's foremost naval base.
  • The city’s origins are thought to date back to pre-Roman times with prominent Scholars agreeing that it was founded in 1180.

Other info

Tourist Info Office located at: The Hard, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3QJ

Famous for...

Spinnaker Tower and Historic dockyard

Annual events in Portsmouth