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  1. Family looking out at HMS Warrior
    Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is the UK’s premier destination for exploring 500 years of naval history.
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  2. Southsea Castle under a blue sky
    Visit Henry VIII's Southsea Castle, right along the water's edge.
    1. 4 Nov 202429 Mar 2025
    2. 30 Mar 20253 Nov 2025
  3. View of the Mary Rose
    Experience The Mary Rose as never before at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
    1. 1 Nov 202431 Mar 2025
    2. 1 Apr 202531 Oct 2025
  4. Photograph showing the outside of The D-Day Story museum
    The D-Day Story is the only museum in the UK dedicated to the Allied Invasion in June 1944.
    1. 1 Oct 202431 Mar 2025
    2. 1 Apr 202530 Sep 2025
  5. City Museum - Landscape
    Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery is the museum of and for the people of Portsmouth, featuring exciting and varied displays.
    1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
  6. Spinnaker Tower by night
    ​​​​​​​​Experience the view from the stunning 170-metre icon of the South Coast.
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    2. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
  7. Sunset at the Victorious Festival main stage as Ocean Colour Scene perform
    Victorious Festival returns for 2025 - bringing some of the biggest bands and artists to Southsea Common.
    1. 22 Aug 202524 Aug 2025
  8. Hitting the Gunwharf Quays shops
    Gunwharf Quays is home to over 90 famous brands all offering up to 60% off the regular retail price. If you love to shop then there really is no better place than Gunwharf Quays.
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Welcome to Portsmouth

Things To Do Highlights

City Museum - Landscape

Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery is the museum of and for the people of Portsmouth, featuring…

The Hotwalls Studios Parade Ground

The Hotwalls Studios brings local artists, designers and makers together, in an exceptional…

Blue Reef Ray Portsmouth

Take the ultimate undersea adventure at Blue Reef Aquarium Portsmouth.

New Theatre Royal - Dress Circle

The New Theatre Royal, situated in the heart of the city, offers a matchless programme of cutting…

Family looking out at HMS Warrior

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is the UK’s premier destination for exploring 500 years of naval…

Hitting the Gunwharf Quays shops

Gunwharf Quays is home to over 90 famous brands all offering up to 60% off the regular retail price…

Southsea Castle under a blue sky

Visit Henry VIII's Southsea Castle, right along the water's edge.

St. Thomas' Anglican Cathedral from the outside

Take a voyage of discovery at Portsmouth Cathedral, and uncover over 800 years of history.

Photograph showing the outside of The D-Day Story museum

The D-Day Story is the only museum in the UK dedicated to the Allied Invasion in June 1944.

Spinnaker Tower by night

​​​​​​​​Experience the view from the stunning 170-metre icon of the South Coast.

Cumberland House Natural History Museum

See the flora and fauna of Portsmouth at Cumberland House - the Natural History Museum.

View of the Mary Rose

Experience The Mary Rose as never before at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.

The grand surrounds of the Kings Theatre Southsea

Looking to visit the amazing Kings Theatre in Portsmouth?...If so, click here to get the latest…

Hovertravel

Hovertravel, the only scheduled Hovercraft operator in Europe, is the quickest way to reach the…

Photograph showing the exterior of the Charles Dickens' Birthplace Museum under a blue sky

Visit the first home of Britain's most famous Victorian author.

What's On Highlights

Race for Life

Cancer Research UK's Race for Life returns to Southsea Common in 2025.

Openings

Race for Life

29th June 2025
Photograph showing the members of The Sandy Denny Project

Six highly talented musicians come together to perform and celebrate one of Britain's greatest…

Openings

The Sandy Denny Project

1st December 2024
Press photo for Dr Louise Newson's show, Hormones and Menopause – The Great Debate

The leading medical expert on menopause and hormones embarks on a UK theatre tour, accompanied by…

Openings

Hormones and Menopause – The Great Debate

11th November 2024
Hampshire Farmers' Market

Hampshire Farmers' Markets bring beautiful, fresh local produce to Portsmouth and Southsea every…

Openings

November

17th November 2024

December

15th December 2024
Poster for Verdi: La Traviata at the Kings Theatre in Southsea

A tragic tale of searing passion and memorable music, La Traviata is Verdi's outstanding…

Openings

Verdi: La Traviata

4th March 2025
Members of the Portsmouth Philharmonic playing in concert

Works by Tchaikovsky, Bizet and Grieg feature in the latest charity concert by the Portsmouth…

Openings

Portsmouth Philharmonic Charity Concert

1st December 2024
Performer from the Dickens Theatre Company performing in Macbeth

The Dickens Theatre Company brings Shakespeare's bloodiest tragedy to the Kings Theatre.

Openings

Macbeth

17th March 2025-18th March 2025
Poster for James Martin Live showing the chef in a suit jacket with asparagus spears in place of a pocket square

Celebrity chef James Martin is heading back on the road with his all new live tour for 2025.

Openings

James Martin Live

12th March 2025
Photograph of Hillbilly Vegas by G I Joe Ward

Get ready for a night of fiery Southern rock from Oklahoma's finest, Hillbilly Vegas.

Openings

Hillbilly Vegas

2nd December 2024
Prajvi Mandhani - Entangled Flow

Aspex Portsmouth marks the We Shine Festival with a special Friday Late event.

Openings

Friday Late x We Shine

22nd November 2024
Photograph of Kerry Ellis for Queen of the West End, showing the singer in a black dress against a grey background

The award-winning West End and Broadway performer brings the biggest musical hits to the New…

Openings

Kerry Ellis: Queen of the West End

9th November 2024
The line up for Nashville At Heart, comprising eight band members

Mosey on down to the New Theatre Royal for a show that celebrates the music of some of modern…

Openings

Nashville At Heart

18th November 2024
The cast of Beauty and the Beast at the New Theatre Royal

Experience a pantomime extravaganza that's simply the beast!

Openings

Beauty and the Beast

13th December 2024-5th January 2025
Poster for John Williams: The Master at Guildhall Square

The BSO performs iconic film scores at Guildhall Square as part of its Summer Symphonic Spectacular.

Openings

John Williams: The Master

1st August 2025
Illustration for Pickle Night Onboard HMS Warrior

Enjoy live music, traditional sea shanties, and raucous storytelling as you dine like the crew on…

Openings

Pickle Night Onboard HMS Warrior

6th November 2024
Poster image for Giovanni: The Last Dance, featuring the dancer in a gold blazer and black shirt

Strictly pro Giovanni Pernice returns in 2025 with his brand new tour, The Last Dance.

Openings

Giovanni: The Last Dance

25th February 2025
Poster for the Wellness Market at the Hotwalls Studios

Browse and buy from makers who focus on health, vitality and wellness.

Openings

Wellness Market

30th November 2024-1st December 2024
A Kissing Bough hanging outside The Mary Rose Museum

Learn how to make a Christmas kissing bough, the Tudor forerunner of the familiar Christmas wreath!

Openings

7 December

7th December 2024

13-14 December

13th December 2024-14th December 2024

20 December

20th December 2024
Photograph of two Macrame Pot Hangers on a wall

Join textile artist Alice Hume for a 2 hour macramé pot hanger workshop at Portsmouth Historic…

Openings

Macrame Pot Hanger Workshop

17th November 2024
Flyer image for the Hotwalls Christmas Market

The Hotwalls Studios hosts a special two-day Christmas market - featuring the best in locally made…

Openings

Hotwalls Christmas Market

30th November 2024-1st December 2024
Will Wilde & The Cold Heart Revue

The master harmonica player heads to Portsmouth Guildhall.

Openings

Will Wilde & The Cold Heart Revue

5th March 2025
Katherine Ryan - Battleaxe

Katherine Ryan heads back out on tour with her latest show, Battleaxe.

Openings

Katherine Ryan - Battleaxe

28th November 2024
Logo for Holmes Fest

Holmes Fest returns, celebrating the life and times in Portsmouth of the great Sir Arthur Conan…

Openings

Holmes Fest 2024

20th November 2024-21st November 2024
Poster for Jon Culshaw's show, Imposter Syndrome

The star of Dead Ringers takes his brand new show on the road, following a sold out and critically…

Openings

Jon Culshaw: Imposter Syndrome

29th March 2025

Accommodation Highlights

Exterior of the Queens Hotel Southsea

The Queens is the hotel at the heart of Southsea.

Clearwater - one of the Home From Home properties

A selection of serviced apartments and short term lettings in Portsmouth and Southsea.

Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth

Located at the heart of Gunwharf Quays, the Holiday Inn Express is a great hotel within walking…

View of the exterior.

Rees hall is a modern building on the seafront with fine views across Southsea Common, The Solent…

Holiday Inn Portsmouth external

Holiday Inn Portsmouth is located opposite Southsea seafront and open parkland, minutes away from…

Ibis Portsmouth - exterior

The only city centre hotel in Portsmouth, a ten minute walk will take you to all the major shopping…

Bedroom at The Village Hotel Portsmouth

A warm welcome awaits you from the Village Hotel Club Portsmouth.

Newly refurbished room at the Royal Maritime Hotel & Club

The Royal Maritime Hotel is one of the oldest and most historic hotels in Portsmouth.

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