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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.
    1. 30 Mar 20253 Nov 2025
    2. 4 Nov 202529 Mar 2026
  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 202531 Dec 2025
  6. Spinnaker Tower by night
    ​​​​​​​​Experience the view from the stunning 170-metre icon of the South Coast.
    1. 1 Jan 000131 Dec 9999
    2. 1 Jan 202531 Dec 2025
  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.
    1. 1 Jan 202531 Dec 2025

Welcome to Portsmouth

Things To Do Highlights

Family looking out at HMS Warrior

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

City Museum - Landscape

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

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…

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.

Cumberland House Natural History Museum

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

Spinnaker Tower by night

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

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.

Blue Reef Ray Portsmouth

Take the ultimate undersea adventure at Blue Reef Aquarium Portsmouth.

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…

St. Thomas' Anglican Cathedral from the outside

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

The Hotwalls Studios Parade Ground

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

New Theatre Royal - Dress Circle

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

Hovertravel

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

Southsea Castle under a blue sky

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

View of the Mary Rose

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

What's On Highlights

Organ pipes at Portsmouth Cathedral

A programme of inspiring organ music, showcasing Matthew Owens' exceptional musicianship and deep…

Openings

Matthew Owens

16th May 2025
Robert Jon & The Wreck 2025 - photo by Rob Bondurant

The Californian Southern rock powerhouse heads to Portsmouth Guildhall.

Openings

Robert Jon & The Wreck

10th May 2025
Race for Life

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

Openings

Race for Life

29th 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
A 'Hatch's History Detectives' colouring in activity

The Mary Rose Museum hosts a great selection of family-friendly activities this Easter.

Openings

Ship Shape and Pompey Fashion

5th April 2025-20th 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
Poster for Harry Hill New Bits & Greatest Hits

Harry Hill celebrates 60 years of fun, laughter and low level disruption.

Openings

New Bits & Greatest Hits

30th April 2025
Portsmouth Cathedral's organ pipes

The viral sensation brings his organ re-imaginings to Portsmouth Cathedral.

Openings

Reductio

20th June 2025
People taking part in the Great South Run, going past the War Memorial on Southsea Seafront

The world's premier 10-mile event returns to Southsea in October 2025.

Openings

Great South Run Weekend

18th October 2025-19th October 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
The Classical Series at Portsmouth Guildhall

The Classical Series is back, with a full and exciting series of shows featuring orchestral,…

Openings

Sounds of Now – The Hermes Experiment

17th April 2025

Portsmouth Chamber Series – Fanfare! Trumpet Classics

28th April 2025

Portsmouth Chamber Series – New Impressions: Debussy & More

19th May 2025
Logo for Burn The Floor Presents: Dianne & Vito - Red Hot and Ready

Strictly's superstar professionals bring their brand-new stage show to the Kings Theatre in…

Openings

Red Hot and Ready

26th June 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
Poster for Six at the Kings Theatre in Southsea

Divorced... Beheaded... Live!

Openings

Six

1st April 2025-5th April 2025
Photograph of G4 from the poster of their latest tour: Phantoms of the Popera

G4 head to Portsmouth Guildhall for the ultimate celebration of musical theatre.

Openings

G4: Phantoms of the Popera

13th June 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
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
Logo for Country on the Coast Festival 2025

The must-attend event for country music lovers is back at The Gaiety in Southsea.

Openings

Country on the Coast Festival

26th April 2025-27th April 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
Poster image for Mothers of the Brides

A new show from the writers of Hormonal Housewives and Girls Just Wanna Have Fun.

Openings

Mothers of the Brides

8th May 2025
The GB team racing at SailGP

SailGP returns to the UK with fast and furious racing set to take place right here in Portsmouth.

Openings

SailGP Great Britain

19th July 2025-20th July 2025
Poster for Anton & Giovanni: Together Again at the Kings Theatre

The nation's favourite dancing double act are Together Again in 2025 with a brand new show.

Openings

Anton & Giovanni: Together Again

23rd June 2025
Love Southsea Market Palmerston Road Poster

Get your bag for life ready — there’s never been a more exciting time to shop the market.

Openings

5-6 April

5th April 2025-6th April 2025

19 April

19th April 2025

3-4 May

3rd May 2025-4th May 2025

17 May

17th May 2025

31 May - 1 June

31st May 2025-1st June 2025

21 June

21st June 2025

5-6 July

5th July 2025-6th July 2025

19 July

19th July 2025

2-3 August

2nd August 2025-3rd August 2025

16 August

16th August 2025

6-7 September

6th September 2025-7th September 2025

20 September

20th September 2025

4-5 October

4th October 2025-5th October 2025

18 October

18th October 2025

1-2 November

1st November 2025-2nd November 2025

15 November

15th November 2025

6-7 December

6th December 2025-7th December 2025

13-14 December

13th December 2025-14th December 2025

20-21 December

20th December 2025-21st December 2025
Logo for Portsmouth Pride 2025

Portsmouth hosts the UK Pride event for 2025, with celebrations on Southsea Common in June 2025.

Openings

Portsmouth Pride

7th June 2025

Accommodation Highlights

Bedroom at The Village Hotel Portsmouth

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

View of the exterior.

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

Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth

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

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.

Holiday Inn Portsmouth external

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

Interior of the Queens Hotel Southsea

The Queens is the hotel at the heart of Southsea.

Ibis Portsmouth - exterior

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

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