Keith’s guidebook

Keith
Keith’s guidebook

Sightseeing

A visit to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard takes you on a journey through time, allowing you to step onboard historic ships and explore magnificent museums from the Royal Navy’s past. Visit HMS Victory and see Nelson’s legendary warship, dive deep onboard HMS Alliance or take a Harbour Tour and discover a working naval base from the water. Leave nothing undiscovered with a Full Navy Ticket when you visit Britain’s top National Museum for naval and maritime heritage. See the history of the Georgian Navy inside The National Museum of the Royal Navy, experience traditional boatbuilding techniques at Boathouse 4 or learn the history of Royal Navy armaments at Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower.
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Puerto histórico de Portsmouth
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A visit to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard takes you on a journey through time, allowing you to step onboard historic ships and explore magnificent museums from the Royal Navy’s past. Visit HMS Victory and see Nelson’s legendary warship, dive deep onboard HMS Alliance or take a Harbour Tour and discover a working naval base from the water. Leave nothing undiscovered with a Full Navy Ticket when you visit Britain’s top National Museum for naval and maritime heritage. See the history of the Georgian Navy inside The National Museum of the Royal Navy, experience traditional boatbuilding techniques at Boathouse 4 or learn the history of Royal Navy armaments at Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower.
You’ll experience one of Portsmouth's most spectacular views.
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Spinnaker Tower
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You’ll experience one of Portsmouth's most spectacular views.
This is the story of D-Day , told through the personal accounts of people who were there and brought to life through stunning audio-visual presentations alongside iconic objects from the museum’s collection.
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El Museo del Día D
Clarence Esplanade
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This is the story of D-Day , told through the personal accounts of people who were there and brought to life through stunning audio-visual presentations alongside iconic objects from the museum’s collection.
What makes Henry VIII's castle so unique, and what secrets are contained within? The Castle is a great place to walk through Tudor history, enjoy great views of both city and sea.
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Southsea Castle
Clarence Esplanade
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What makes Henry VIII's castle so unique, and what secrets are contained within? The Castle is a great place to walk through Tudor history, enjoy great views of both city and sea.
Overlooking the Solent, Portsmouth's Blue Reef Aquarium takes visitors on an undersea safari. From the rich variety of British waters to the beauty of a tropical coral reef and more than 40 other displays - including a fantastic otter holt - the aquarium offers a fascinating window into the hidden world beneath the waves. At the aquarium's heart is a giant tropical reef tank that is home to a variety of tropical sharks and stingrays, as well as hundreds of brightly-coloured reef fish. Visitors are able to get up close to these creatures and see life from the sea bed, thanks to the underwater, walk-through tunnel. During the summer, families can take a break in the outside play area and splash pool. There are also a number of events running throughout the year, including animal feeding and educational talks. A full list of events and feeding times can be found on the website.
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Acuario Blue Reef Portsmouth
Clarence Esplanade
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Overlooking the Solent, Portsmouth's Blue Reef Aquarium takes visitors on an undersea safari. From the rich variety of British waters to the beauty of a tropical coral reef and more than 40 other displays - including a fantastic otter holt - the aquarium offers a fascinating window into the hidden world beneath the waves. At the aquarium's heart is a giant tropical reef tank that is home to a variety of tropical sharks and stingrays, as well as hundreds of brightly-coloured reef fish. Visitors are able to get up close to these creatures and see life from the sea bed, thanks to the underwater, walk-through tunnel. During the summer, families can take a break in the outside play area and splash pool. There are also a number of events running throughout the year, including animal feeding and educational talks. A full list of events and feeding times can be found on the website.
A 1/12th scale Southsea Model Village, built in 1956, which features forty miniature buildings, houses, forts and castles, as well as a `G' scale garden railway. The third-acre landscaped gardens are set inside the grounds of an old Victorian fort. Contained inside are a large scale electric garden railway, a 100ft-long rifleman's tunnel, a scale model of Portsmouth Guildhall, a 10,000-gallon waterfall and stream, and a small toy museum.
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Southsea Model Village
Eastney Esplanade
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A 1/12th scale Southsea Model Village, built in 1956, which features forty miniature buildings, houses, forts and castles, as well as a `G' scale garden railway. The third-acre landscaped gardens are set inside the grounds of an old Victorian fort. Contained inside are a large scale electric garden railway, a 100ft-long rifleman's tunnel, a scale model of Portsmouth Guildhall, a 10,000-gallon waterfall and stream, and a small toy museum.
It provides the perfect setting for a relaxed, fun, historic day out. The castle’s commanding location has made it a major factor in the Solent's defences for hundreds of years. The most impressive and best-preserved of the Roman 'Saxon Shore' forts, Portchester Castle was originally built in the late 3rd century. An exhibition in the keep interprets the history of the castle and Portchester village, and displays finds excavated on site. The inclusive audio tour explains life in the castle over the centuries.
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Castillo de Portchester
Church Lane
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It provides the perfect setting for a relaxed, fun, historic day out. The castle’s commanding location has made it a major factor in the Solent's defences for hundreds of years. The most impressive and best-preserved of the Roman 'Saxon Shore' forts, Portchester Castle was originally built in the late 3rd century. An exhibition in the keep interprets the history of the castle and Portchester village, and displays finds excavated on site. The inclusive audio tour explains life in the castle over the centuries.
Clarence Pier Southsea is one of the largest amusement parks on the south coast and boasts all manner of amusements, rides and activities for all the family.
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Clarence Pier
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Clarence Pier Southsea is one of the largest amusement parks on the south coast and boasts all manner of amusements, rides and activities for all the family.
The Common owes its existence to the strains of the military in the early nineteenth century for a clear range of fire from the harbour defences at any enemy ships which dared to approach Portsmouth and its dockyard. Southsea Common is a vast open space that was purchased from the War Department in 1922. The area is adjacent to the popular seafront promenade and beach, which is ideal for kite flying, picnics and informal ball games. Southsea Common is a great place to hang out with friends or family. You're able to enjoy the view of the beach, but sit on the comfort of a bench or the grass. It's a large open space allowing there to be room for many different activities. Southsea Common is a fantastic place to bring the kids to play at over summer, or have a picnic with a couple friends. Facilities also include a children's play area, beach volleyball courts, tennis, pitch and putt and a skate park. There are many paths across the Common, including the Ladies Mile, which are flanked by attractive spring bulbs. Some of the mature trees date from 1910.
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Southsea Common
29 Osborne Road
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The Common owes its existence to the strains of the military in the early nineteenth century for a clear range of fire from the harbour defences at any enemy ships which dared to approach Portsmouth and its dockyard. Southsea Common is a vast open space that was purchased from the War Department in 1922. The area is adjacent to the popular seafront promenade and beach, which is ideal for kite flying, picnics and informal ball games. Southsea Common is a great place to hang out with friends or family. You're able to enjoy the view of the beach, but sit on the comfort of a bench or the grass. It's a large open space allowing there to be room for many different activities. Southsea Common is a fantastic place to bring the kids to play at over summer, or have a picnic with a couple friends. Facilities also include a children's play area, beach volleyball courts, tennis, pitch and putt and a skate park. There are many paths across the Common, including the Ladies Mile, which are flanked by attractive spring bulbs. Some of the mature trees date from 1910.
A popular park dating from 1886 with some of the mature evergreen oaks planted in 1910, Canoe Lake has an impressive range of floral bedding on display at the water's edge. The main attraction to the area is the man made boating lake which has pedal boats available for hire. There is a large and very popular children's play area with equipment for all ages and includes a zip wire, sand pit and water area. Adjacent to the lake are the remaining walls of Lumps Fort which is now a peaceful and restful setting for Southsea Rose Gardens.
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Canoe Lake
Eastney Esplanade
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A popular park dating from 1886 with some of the mature evergreen oaks planted in 1910, Canoe Lake has an impressive range of floral bedding on display at the water's edge. The main attraction to the area is the man made boating lake which has pedal boats available for hire. There is a large and very popular children's play area with equipment for all ages and includes a zip wire, sand pit and water area. Adjacent to the lake are the remaining walls of Lumps Fort which is now a peaceful and restful setting for Southsea Rose Gardens.

Neighborhoods

Uniquely positioned in a cultural harbour front location in the heart of Portsmouth, Gunwharf Quays is the South’s leading designer shopping outlet. Boasting over 90 stores, offering up to 60% off original retail prices, and over 30 restaurants, bars and coffee shops, Gunwharf Quays is a unique and vibrant shopping and leisure destination.
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Gunwharf Quays
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Uniquely positioned in a cultural harbour front location in the heart of Portsmouth, Gunwharf Quays is the South’s leading designer shopping outlet. Boasting over 90 stores, offering up to 60% off original retail prices, and over 30 restaurants, bars and coffee shops, Gunwharf Quays is a unique and vibrant shopping and leisure destination.
Palmerston Road is Southsea's shopping precinct, featuring some high street favourites complemented by regular independent markets. The northern end of Palmerston Road is fully pedestrianised, allowing visitors to roam the shops freely. It has also allowed the local cafes and coffee shops to put out tables and chairs for patrons to enjoy the more summery weather. The southern end of Palmerston Road is home to a number of pubs, bars and restaurants - as well as a few food shops such as Sainsburys and Co-Op. Here you'll find a handful of independent places to grab some food and drink that will suit all budgets. Whether you want a cheap beer and burger deal or some fine French fayre, there's options aplenty. Not only that, Southsea Common sits just at the edge of Palmerston Road - meaning it's perfect for walking up an appetite, or strolling off the meal you've just enjoyed!
Palmerston Road
Palmerston Road
Palmerston Road is Southsea's shopping precinct, featuring some high street favourites complemented by regular independent markets. The northern end of Palmerston Road is fully pedestrianised, allowing visitors to roam the shops freely. It has also allowed the local cafes and coffee shops to put out tables and chairs for patrons to enjoy the more summery weather. The southern end of Palmerston Road is home to a number of pubs, bars and restaurants - as well as a few food shops such as Sainsburys and Co-Op. Here you'll find a handful of independent places to grab some food and drink that will suit all budgets. Whether you want a cheap beer and burger deal or some fine French fayre, there's options aplenty. Not only that, Southsea Common sits just at the edge of Palmerston Road - meaning it's perfect for walking up an appetite, or strolling off the meal you've just enjoyed!
Old Portsmouth was where Portsmouth started and it now houses many historic buildings.
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Old Portsmouth
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Old Portsmouth was where Portsmouth started and it now houses many historic buildings.
Eastney Esplanade
Eastney Esplanade
Portsdown Hill provides magnificent views over Portsmouth and beyond. The slopes are home to impressive shows of wildlife that can be explored through miles of paths. Portsdown Hill is a chalk ridge that overlooks Portsmouth and provides a stunning viewpoint over the city, the harbours and over to the Isle of Wight. The hill's open network of paths take walkers through flowery grassland and other wildlife-rich habitats.
Portsdown Hill Road
Portsdown Hill Road
Portsdown Hill provides magnificent views over Portsmouth and beyond. The slopes are home to impressive shows of wildlife that can be explored through miles of paths. Portsdown Hill is a chalk ridge that overlooks Portsmouth and provides a stunning viewpoint over the city, the harbours and over to the Isle of Wight. The hill's open network of paths take walkers through flowery grassland and other wildlife-rich habitats.