If you're looking for a romantic break, visit Portsmouth to experience a couple's city escape with a difference.
First, you can start your getaway by checking into one of the city’s boutique hotels, where you can enjoy luxurious rooms, a warm welcome and a great breakfast each morning.
When you set out to explore, there are plenty of places for romantic strolls and fun activities. You can enjoy a walk along the seafront (taking in miles of coastal views), or head to the cobbled and lamp-lit streets of historic Old Portsmouth. You’ll find plenty of restaurants along the way, or why not take a picnic to enjoy on Southsea Common or Castle Fields?
In the evenings you can take in a show at one of the city’s numerous theatres, or hide yourselves away in the quiet pubs of Spice Island. If you visit on a Friday in the summer, maybe you’d be more interested in the Rooftop Bar at Southsea Castle, where you can enjoy quality fizz and some great tunes from live DJs in the courtyard.
As for your romantic meals, Portsmouth is home to award-winning restaurants and cafes, perfect for candlelit dinners for two. You can head quiet corners of pubs and restaurants for some privacy, or dine al fresco on the freshest fish and local produce overlooking the picturesque Camber Dock.
If you want to explore the area, head over to picturesque Hayling Island and Emsworth for Michelin-star restaurants, beautiful Blue Flag beaches and a wonderful choice of independent shops and galleries.
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