English Tourism Week 2025

English Tourism Week is back for 2025, celebrating not only the vast contribution that tourism makes to the economy, but also the countless attractions, events and places to stay that make it all possible.

Every year Visit England leads on the celebrations for our diverse, exciting and vibrant sector, to highlight both the quality and value of English tourism.

As well as adding to our collective wellbeing, the tourism industry supports around 2.6 million jobs and brings in £100 billion into the national economy. It's also a renowned employer of school leavers and young people, as well as being an incubator for entrepreneurs and innovation.

This year's English Tourism Week takes place from 14-23 March, with events and celebrations running the length and breadth of England.

As ever, here in Portsmouth we'll be shining a light on some of the city's top attractions and providing a whole host of special offers - to not only encourage visits from elsewhere but also to help those people living in or near the city to explore what's right on the doorstep.

Take a look at some of the available discounts below, and be sure to check back to this page as more could be added over the days and weeks to come.

   

Spinnaker Tower

There's a 30% discount available on adult all-day admission at Spinnaker Tower, bringing the cost down to just £13.27. To take advantage of the special discount for English Tourism Week 2025, simply use the code ETW25 when booking your tickets online, for visits between March 15 and 24. The all-day admission ticket offers access to the incredible views and informative touch-screen displays, showcasing the rich history of Portsmouth and its iconic landmarks.

See spinnakertower.co.uk for more details.

   

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

This English Tourism Week you can get up to £20 off entry to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, home to some of the most iconic vessels from British naval history.

It means you can explore Henry VIII’s Mary Rose, HMS Victory, HMS Warrior, the National Museum of the Royal Navy, and loads more besides (not forgetting the harbour tour!) for less.

Sign up to the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard newsletter this ETW and you can get £10 off individual Ultimate Explorer tickets (adult/senior/child), £15 off the 1+3 family Ultimate Explorer, and £20 discount on the 2+3 family Ultimate Explorer ticket.

Find out more and sign up on the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard website.

   

Hovertravel

Get 25% off standard adult, child, senior and student day and period returns with Hovertravel this English Tourism Week.

This offer, for up to four passengers, applies to bookings made during English Tourism Week (14 to 23 March 2024 inclusive), for travel by 31 May 2025.

To activate the discount, enter code ETWHT25 at the checkout

Full details and terms and conditions can be found at hovertravel.co.uk/ETW-2025.

   

The D-Day Story

Anyone with a PO or SO post code can get 25% off the on-the-door ticket price at The D-Day Story. Simply present proof of address to get the discount.

Head to the website for more details and see what you can expect on your visit: theddaystory.com.

   

New Theatre Royal - Knees Up!

Downtown Pompey is having a right Knees Up at the NTR, with an unmissable event that blends drag, music, dance and cabaret with a lineup of local, regional and national talent. Portsmouth's very own Brady Jago will be headlining the show on Friday 21 March, performing alongside drag superstars and other special guests, all showcasing the incredible diversity of Portsmouth's artistic community.

Use the promotion code DOWNTOWN10 to unlock £10 tickets to Friday night's performance, and find out more about this show (and others) on the New Theatre Royal website.

   

Kings Theatre - Annie

The irrepressible comic character returns to the stage with Annie the Musical at the Kings Theatre this Easter. What's more, you can get a special offer on family tickets for English Tourism Week.

Get a family ticket for two adults and two children, or for one adult and three children (all with Band A or B seating) for £120. Alternatively, groups of 10 or more people get £5 off tickets in Bands A-C.

The family offer is automatically applied at checkout. For groups, call 023 9285 2202 or email groupbookings@kingsportsmouth.co.uk to go over your requirements.

Head to the Kings Theatre website for further details and to book your tickets.

   

The Gaiety - Mother's Day Lunch

There's a Mother's Day extravaganza headed to The Gaiety on South Parade Pier, with a two-course meal (plus optional dessert) soundtracked by local singing sensation Amba Tremain. If that wasn't enough, all mums will be treated to a complimentary glass of fizz.

For English Tourism Week there's 20% off bookings with the code mum20 when you book online. Take a browse through everything else that's coming up on the Gaiety Southsea website.

   

Portsmouth Leisure Card

If you're receiving means-tested benefits, you could qualify for the Portsmouth Leisure Card, which gives discounts year-round, including entry to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Search 'leisure card' at portsmouth.gov.uk or call 023 9268 8797.