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Portsmouth (/ ˈ p ɔːr t s m ə θ / ⓘ PORTS-məth) is a port city and unitary authority in Hampshire, England.Most of Portsmouth is located on Portsea Island, off the south coast of England in the Solent.This means Portsmouth is the only English city not located primarily on the mainland.Located 74 miles (119 km) south-west of London, 50 miles (80 km) west of Brighton and Hove, and 22 ...
Portsmouth is the Great Waterfront City – packed with world-class attractions, fantastic things to do and a year-round programme of events. Escape to the UK's only island city, to explore miles of coastline and centuries of history - there's more to explore in '24!. This year marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day and Portsmouth will be at the centre of the national commemoration events.
Being built in 1544, it was a statement of England's ( and Henry Tudors) determination to go his own way in many aspects, and consquently the South Coast was attacked just a year later, but repelled. Short, squat and a deadly (for the time) gun platform, which controlled access to Portsmouth fledging naval port. Definately worth seeing.
Portsmouth is jam-packed with things to do – much more, in fact, than you could ever squeeze into just one weekend. We have a whole host of world-renowned attractions, from historic ships to award-winning museums, iconic towers and loads more besides. You can get hands-on, with a load of activities that put you right in the centre of the action.
Being built in 1544, it was a statement of England's ( and Henry Tudors) determination to go his own way in many aspects, and consquently the South Coast was attacked just a year later, but repelled. Short, squat and a deadly (for the time) gun platform, which controlled access to Portsmouth fledging naval port. Definately worth seeing.
To scream ‘Play up Pompey!’ until your voice is hoarse, get lost in a sea of blue and sample the buzz of attending a League One match. Whether or not you’re a football fan, you’ll leave ...
Portsmouth England. Discover the thriving city of Portsmouth in Hampshire. Home to 252,389 residents, the home of the Royal Navy at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and the birthplace of Charles Dickens. Explore the bustling Portsmouth Harbour, with it's Naval vessels, ferries, fishing boats, and yachts. Well worth a visit, visitors love the naval ...
49,948. EXPLORE Portsmouth. Boasting a historical dockyard housing Henry VIII’s Mary Rose and Lord Nelson’s HMS Victory, Portsmouth has maritime heritage written all over it. Museums aside, the city still lives and breathes the sea—best exemplified in its nautical spirit, cobbled historic district, and sail-shaped Spinnaker Tower viewpoint.
Visitor Information. In our Visitor Information section you’ll find everything you need to make sure your visit to Portsmouth is absolutely perfect. There are downloadable brochures and guides, which give you more detail on city attractions and ideas about what to do on your next visit. There are also handy maps so you don’t get lost!
It's just a short hop - 7 minutes to The Hard Interchange (bus terminal) situated next to Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Portsmouth Harbour Train Station, Gosport Ferry and Wightlink Fast Cat departure terminal (inside the train station). Its just £4 to park and ride for up to five people, quick, simple and sustainable.
