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  1. Family looking out at HMS Warrior
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  2. Southsea Castle under a blue sky
    Visit Henry VIII's Southsea Castle, right along the water's edge.
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  3. View of the Mary Rose
    Experience The Mary Rose as never before at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
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  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 Apr 202530 Sep 2025
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  5. City Museum - Landscape
    Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery is the museum of and for the people of Portsmouth, featuring exciting and varied displays.
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  6. Spinnaker Tower by night
    ​​​​​​​​Experience the view from the stunning 170-metre icon of the South Coast.
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  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. A Gunwharf Quays flag flying near the centre's restaurants
    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

Spinnaker Tower by night

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

Blue Reef Ray Portsmouth

Take the ultimate undersea adventure at Blue Reef Aquarium Portsmouth.

Southsea Castle under a blue sky

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

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.

Family looking out at HMS Warrior

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

Hovertravel

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

City Museum - Landscape

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

St. Thomas' Anglican Cathedral from the outside

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

A Gunwharf Quays flag flying near the centre's restaurants

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

View of the Mary Rose

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

The Hotwalls Studios Parade Ground

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

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…

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.

Cumberland House Natural History Museum

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

New Theatre Royal - Dress Circle

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

What's On Highlights

Portsmouth Comic Con - Copyright Spike Zephaniah

Portsmouth Comic Con returns to the Guildhall for 2025.

Openings

Portsmouth Comic Con

3rd May 2025-4th May 2025
Photograph of kites in the air above Southsea Common for the Portsmouth International Kite Festival

The ever-popular International Kite Festival returns to Southsea Common for 2025.

Openings

Portsmouth International Kite Festival

26th July 2025-27th July 2025
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…

Openings

Victorious Festival 2025

22nd August 2025-24th August 2025
Poster for Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story

The sensational, multi award-winning West End show returns to The Kings Theatre.

Openings

Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story

7th October 2025-11th October 2025
Chilli & Gin Festival 2025 illustration

The UK's only chilli and gin festival is back in Portsmouth for the weekend of 28 and 29 June.

Openings

Chilli & Gin Festival

28th June 2025-29th June 2025
Photograph of organ pipes at Portsmouth Cathedral

Portsmouth Cathedral's Michael James Organ Scholar for 2024/25 presents a captivating selection of…

Openings

Kim Chin

2nd May 2025
Poster illustration for Pirates Love Underpants

Join a swashbuckling party of pirates on their quest to find the fabled Pants of Gold for the…

Openings

Pirates Love Underpants

8th April 2025-9th April 2025
Armed Forces Day on Southsea Common - photo credit Solent Sky Services

Portsmouth's Armed Forces Day event returns to Southsea Common.

Openings

Armed Forces Day

21st June 2025
Vintage Bus Ride

Take a vintage bus ride across the city this summer.

Openings

Service from Portsmouth City Museum

14th April 2025

Open Day

20th April 2025

Hayling Ferry VE Day 80th anniversary

8th May 2025

Seafront service from The D-Day Story

18th May 2025

Recreation of the 5/6 route

1st June 2025

Southwick Village D Day Revival Weekend

7th June 2025-8th June 2025

Seafront service from The D-Day Story

15th June 2025

TD4 90th anniversary open day

12th July 2025

Seafront service from The D-Day Story

13th July 2025

Service from Portsmouth City Museum

11th August 2025

Seafront service from The D-Day Story

17th August 2025

Seafront service from The D-Day Story

14th September 2025
Puffling Percy

An uplifting children's show about friendship, overcoming obstacles and being brave.

Openings

Puffling Percy

15th April 2025
Poster for Six at the Kings Theatre in Southsea

Divorced... Beheaded... Live!

Openings

Six

1st April 2025-5th April 2025
Boat parade - copyright Dave Barham photographer

The Sea Angling Classic event and competition returns to Portsmouth this June.

Openings

Sea Angling Classic

19th June 2025-22nd June 2025
Hampshire Farmers' Market

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

Openings

April

20th April 2025

May

18th May 2025

June

15th June 2025

July

20th July 2025

August

17th August 2025

September

21st September 2025

October

19th October 2025

November

16th November 2025

December

21st December 2025
Hovertravel Behind-The-Scenes Tour

A unique opportunity to get up close and personal with one of Hovertravel's iconic hovercrafts.

Openings

7 April

7th April 2025

15 April

15th April 2025

7 May

7th May 2025

14 May

14th May 2025

24 September

24th September 2025

15 October

15th October 2025
Poster for Robin Hood at the New Theatre Royal

An Easter extravaganza brimming with magic, catchy tunes, lively dance routines, spectacular sets,…

Openings

Robin Hood

15th April 2025-16th April 2025
Illustration for Hamlet at Stansted House

The critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company puts on a frantic performance of Shakespeare's…

Openings

Outdoor Theatre: Hamlet

7th August 2025
Race for Life

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

Openings

Race for Life

29th June 2025
Entertainment on Palmerston Road for the Southsea Food Festival

The annual Southsea Food Festival is back for 2025!

Openings

Southsea Food Festival

5th July 2025-6th July 2025
Poster for The Oceanaires Big Band show at New Theatre Royal

The Bands of HM Royal Marines commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day in front of their home…

Openings

The Oceanaires Big Band

7th May 2025
Photograph showing the inside of Portsmouth Cathedral

Join Portsmouth Cathedral for two events marking Palm Sunday.

Openings

Palm Sunday at Portsmouth Cathedral

13th April 2025
Poster for Portsmouth Coastal Waterside Marathon

A stunning, festive running experience along the scenic south coast.

Openings

Portsmouth Coastal Waterside Marathon

21st December 2025
Poster for the Love Southsea Spring Fair at Portsmouth Cathedral

Save the date - the ever-popular Love Southsea Markets head to Portsmouth Cathedral!

Openings

Love Southsea Spring Fair

12th April 2025
Poster for Josh Widdicombe's latest show Not My Cup of Tea

The pride of Dartmoor heads back out on tour, including a show at the Kings Theatre.

Openings

Josh Widdicombe: Not My Cup of Tea

25th October 2025-26th October 2025
Photograph showing a Thai Festival in full swing

Experience the taste of Thailand and treat yourself to a weekend of wonder.

Openings

Southsea Thai Food and Craft Festival

12th July 2025-13th July 2025

Accommodation Highlights

Holiday Inn Portsmouth external

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

View of the exterior.

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

Interior of the Queens Hotel Southsea

The Queens is the hotel at the heart of Southsea.

Bedroom at The Village Hotel Portsmouth

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

Clearwater - one of the Home From Home properties

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

Newly refurbished room at the Royal Maritime Hotel & Club

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

Ibis Portsmouth - exterior

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

Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth

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

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