The first time I saw Portsmouth was late at night from the top of the white cliffs of Portsdowne Hill, a hill fort which overhangs the three roads connecting the island city of Portsmouth to the rest of Hampshire. I thoroughly recommend all first time visitors do this, mainly because this is probably the only time they will find Portsmouth pretty but also because there is a great pub/restaurant on the top of the hill and a resident burger van in the car park. Views from the top are spectacular day or night, with the South Downs to the north and on a clear day all the way south to the Isle of Wight and as far west as Southampton. Portsmouth truly is ugly, only Old Portsmouth manages to retain any character at all, with it‚s maze of cobbled Georgian streets leading to the original harbour. However for anyone interested in ships, from the most ancient to the most modern, the Norman port of Portsmouth is heaven on earth? and also the sea. Here, Henry VII made Portsmouth a royal dockyard by building the world‚s first dry dockyard which, with Nelson‚s tall ship, the intact HMS Victory and the HMS Warrior in the Royal Naval Museum, plus the Mary Rose museum - excellent to satisfy kids‚ fascination with wrecks, makes Portsmouth a must-visit. Don‚t expect too much from Portsmouth‚s sea front. The beach is grey and shingled with a walkway next to it - quite good for watching passing royal navy ships go past but little else. Most sun-lovers end up on neighbouring Hayling Island. However there is a nice little water bus taking a circular route round Portsmouth Harbour, past the 3rd century roman fort of Portchester Castle, which is very well preserved and well worth a visit.
Attraction
Catholic Cathedral of St John
Charles Dickens Birthplace
Farlington Marshes
Fort Purbrook The Peter Ashley Activity Centre
Natural History Museum
Playzone
Portsmouth Cathedral
Portsmouth City Museum and Record Office
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Royal Garrison Church
Royal Navy Museum
Southsea Castle
Spinnaker Tower
Treadgold Industrial Heritage Museum
Budget
Inn Lodge *book online*
Innkeepers Lodge *book online*
Innlodge *book online*
Market House Tavern *book online*
Premier Inn Portsmouth (Port Solent East) *book online*
Premier Inn Portsmouth Port Solent *book online*
Travelodge Portsmouth *book online*
Casino
Grosvenor Casino Gunwharf Quays
Grosvenor Casino Osborne Road
Stanley Portsmouth Casino
Charity
CFK (Cystic Fibrosis Kids)
Coastal Forces Heritage Trust
Royal Marines Charitable Trust Fund
Royal Naval Benevolent Trust
Women's Royal Naval Service Benevolent Trust
Cinema
Number 6 Cinema Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Odeon Portsmouth
UCI Port Solent
Vue Portsmouth
Classes
Dance - Victory School of Dance
Yoga - Friends of Yoga
Club
Council
Dentist
Sheehan & Wingfield Dental SurgeonsDoctor
Buckland Medical Centre
C Mulcahy
Derby Road Practice
Hanway Group Practice
John Pounds Surgery
Victory Surgery
Golf Club
Great Salterns Public Course
Southsea Golf Club
Health and Fitness Club
Cannons Health Club
David Lloyd Leisure
Fit Zone
Horizon Health & Fitness
LivingWell Portsmouth
Mountbatten Centre
ROKO Portsmouth Limited
YMCA - Sports Centre
Inn
Market House Tavern
Red Lion Hotel
The Duke Of Buckingham
Market
Charlotte Street Market
Leigh Park Market
Performing Arts
Carlotta School Of Dance
Groundlings Theatre
Guildhall
New Theatre Royal
Pub and Bar
Admiral Drake
American Bar
Baffins Inn
Bridge Tavern
Compass Rose
Derby Tavern
Froddington Arms
Golden Hind
Invincible
Jameson Arms
Lady Hamilton
Mother Shipton
Original Twyford Arms
Pelham Arms
Shipwright Arms
Still & West
Thatched House
The Farmhouse Inn Lodge
Watermark Cafe
Restaurant
A Fistful of Tacos
American Bar
Azzurro Portsmouth
Indian Cottage
Junction (Portsmouth)
Munchers Restaurant
Registry Scream Pub
Royal Bengal
Saffron
Santa Fe
Still & West
The Farmhouse Inn Lodge
Trotters
Watermark Cafe
School
Carlotta School Of Dance
The Portsmouth Grammar Junior School
The Portsmouth Grammar School
Solicitor
Biscoes
Churchers
Coffin Mew & Clover
Verisona Solicitors and Advocates
Taxi
AAA Cars
Apex Cars
Avacar
City Wide Taxis
Coach Hire Portsmouth
Coastline Cars
Mini Bus Hire Portsmouth
Portsmouth Mini Bus Hire
Professional Services Associates
Theatre
Groundlings Theatre
Guildhall
New Theatre Royal
Wedgewood Rooms
Sports Clubs
City of Portsmouth (Men's Hockey)
City of Portsmouth (Women's Hockey)
Cosham CA Judo Club (Martial Arts)
Court Lane Judo Club (Martial Arts)
Eastney Cruising Association (Sailing)
Locks Sailing Club (Sailing)
Nomads (Rugby Union)
Portsmouth & Southsea (Men's Hockey)
Portsmouth & Southsea (Women's Hockey)
Portsmouth CC (Cricket)
Portsmouth Community CC (Cricket)
Portsmouth Football Club (Football)
Portsmouth Rugby Club (Rugby Union)
Portsmouth TTC (Table Tennis)
Tudor Sailing Club (Sailing)
UK Shaolin Temple (Martial Arts)
United Services Portsmouth RFC (Rugby Union)
Whiteley Oaks Basketball Club (Basketball)
Shops
Sheila Love
Heritage Flowers
Boots
Boots
Living Health
Early Learning Centre
Rymans
Derry Quality Butchers
Pampurred Pets
Pets At Home Ltd
Whittard of Chelsea
Gieves and Hawkes
Dorothy Perkins
Nijkar & Tozer Ltd
Wingate Opticians
Bower's Leather Goods Ltd
Evans
Waterstones
J D Sports
Halfords
BodyShop
Riverbank studios
Mountain Warehouse
PC World
Holland and Barratt
Professional Cookware
H Samuel
Wallis
Ernest Jones
Peacocks
Mothercare
Gamestation
B&Q
Belly Dance South
Goldsmiths
Dreams
Homebase
Rowlands Pharmacy
Barratt Shoes
Fagins Cafe
Essence
Crabtree and Evelyn
White Stuff
J J B Sports
Lush
River Island
Topman
BHS
Antiques
Squirrels
Dolphin Quay Antique Centre
Good Day Antiques
Ian Parmiter Architectural Antiques
Activities
Ministry of Paintball(Adventure)
Tall Ship Experience Day(Boat Trips and Cruises)
Bowlplex(Bowling)
Portsmouth Cycle Track League(Cycling)
Places to Stay near Portsmouth
Ibis Portsmouth (0.35 miles)
With a superb location, right in the city centre and just a few minutes' walk from Portsmouth and Southsea Railway Station, the hotel offers en suite rooms at great-value rates. The Ibis ... More
The Royal Maritime Club (0.60 miles)
Market House Tavern (0.66 miles)
Click for special and substantially discounted rates from Laterooms
We are within walking distance of, and ideally situated for the, Cross Channel Ferry Port. We are close to Portsmouth city centre and all the ... More
Keppels Head Hotel (0.68 miles)
Ideally situated midway between the Historic Dockyard and Gunwharf Quays,both being just 200 yards away.Directly opposite the harbour rail and bus station.5 minute drive to the continental ferry port.Just 200 ... More
The Retreat Guest House (0.78 miles)
A Grade II listed building in the heart of Southsea’s conservation area, this Victorian house has been extensively modernised and now offers contemporary comforts whilst retaining its original character.
Carefully restored and ... More
Travelodge Portsmouth (0.96 miles)
Located just off the M275 and only 1 mile from the city centre, the Travelodge Portsmouth is the ideal base for your break on the south coast. The Historic Dockyards, Sea Life Centre and all ... More | visit website
Queens Hotel (1.04 miles)
The Queen's Hotel enjoys superb views of the Solent and Isle of Wight. Situated in Portsmouth, Hampshire, on Southsea's historic seafront.
Many rooms have balconies. The Princess Restaurant, overlooking the garden, offers ... More
Premier Inn Southsea (1.10 miles)
Ideally positioned on Southsea seafront next to Clarence Pier Amusement Arcades and Funfair. Other local attractions include the historic Dockyard and Gunwharf Keys. Conveniently located for both Southsea and Portsmouth train stations. Our Southsea Premier Inn ... More | visit websiteAshby's Gastropub & Boutique Hotel (1.12 miles)
In the heart of Southsea, close to the seafront, this recently refurbished boutique hotel offers beautifully appointed rooms with modern comforts such as wireless internet access and flat-screen TVs. Newly refurbished to ... More
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