Activities

Don’t just be a passive observer on your next trip to Portsmouth – get right into the heart of the action with our great array of fun activities.

Much of the action is centred along the seafront, with watersports centres, boat hire companies and countless others operating within a pebble’s throw of the sea.

Maybe instead you’d prefer to get out and explore everything the city has to offer on foot? Portsea Island is relatively small and very flat, so it’s the perfect place for walking and running. Head out under your own steam, or book onto a guided tour led by local experts who can showcase the city's hidden history.

Portsmouth can also be easily traversed on two wheels – with the road along Southsea Promenade being a special favourite with locals and visitors alike. Discover the city’s cycle routes, and be sure to visit our Maps page for information on the many city cycleways.

If you’re after a quieter pace of life on the water’s edge, our fishing spots will be a great place to spend whole afternoons, days or even whole weekends.

The shallows around Portsmouth are a haven for waders – making the city a prime destination for birdwatching. Head out to our internationally significant breeding spots to see a host of brent geese, curlew, common redshank and a whole lot more.

Maybe you’d rather enjoy a spot of pampering and luxury? If so, see your health and spa options for your trip to Portsmouth. Whether you want a few treatments to supplement your stay or go all out, we have plenty to choose from.

Or how about getting out to make memories that will last a lifetime? See all the adventure and outdoor activities you can enjoy in Portsmouth, to really get the blood pumping.

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Hollywood Bowl

Address

Hollywood Bowl, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3TA

Telephone
0844 4770 494

Portsmouth

Hollywood Bowl is a great place to create memories and share fun times with your family, friends and work colleagues.
Millennium Promenade

Address

Starting Point - Spur Redoubt, Long Curtain Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO5 1AA

Telephone
+44 023 9282 6722

vis@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Portsmouth

Three kilometres of promenade links Portsmouth’s historic waterfront.
Andrew Simpson Centre - Portsmouth

Address

ASC Portsmouth, Eastern Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 5LY

Telephone
02392 663 873

portsmouth@andrewsimpsoncentres.org

Portsmouth

On the stunning shores of Langstone Harbour, ASC Portsmouth offers a wide range of courses and activities for all ages and abilities.
Round Tower

Address

Round Tower, Broad Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2LY

Telephone
+44 023 9282 7261

Portsmouth

The Round Tower is one of Portsmouth's oldest permanent fortifications.
Kings Theatre

Address

Kings Theatre, Albert Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO5 2QJ

Telephone
+44 023 9282 8282

Southsea, Portsmouth

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Langstone Harbour

Address

Hayling Island, Hayling Island, Hampshire, PO11 0DG

Telephone
+44 023 9246 3419

environment@langstoneharbour.org.uk

Hayling Island

A 14-mile Langstone Harbour Waterside Walk can be enjoyed, starting from Ferry Point Eastney, around the whole loop of Langstone Harbour, using the Ferry to return.
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Portsmouth Treasure Hunt: The Mystery of Nelson's Stolen Diamonds

Address

Starts at the Nelson Statue, Old Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2ND

jack.wells@mysteryguides.co.uk

Old Portsmouth

Turn the streets of Portsmouth into a 'whodunnit' treasure hunt adventure!
Square Tower

Address

Broad Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2JE

Telephone
+44 0751 950 5785

enquiries@squaretower.co.uk

Portsmouth

The Square Tower is one of the oldest surviving parts of Portsmouth's fortifications, built to defend the city and harbour.
St. John's Roman Catholic Cathedral

Address

Edinburgh Road, Portsmouth, Hamsphire, PO1 3HG

Telephone
+44 023 9282 6170

stjcath@btconnect.com

Portsmouth

Take in the splendour of this Victorian church, which was named as the best-restored building in Portsmouth.
Hovertravel

Address

Hovertravel, Southsea Terminal, Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 3AD

Telephone
0345 222 0461

info@hovertravel.com

Clarence Esplanade, Southsea

Hovertravel, the only scheduled Hovercraft operator in Europe, is the quickest way to reach the Isle of Wight.
Mountbatten Leisure Centre

Address

Mountbatten Leisure Centre, Alexandra Park, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 9QA

Telephone
02393 200401

mountbatten@bhlive.org.uk

Portsmouth

The Mountbatten Leisure Centre is set in an attractive park adjacent to Portsmouth's northern shore. The centre is the city's premier sports facility and has a long reputation for hosting a wide variety of national and international sporting events…
Boathouse 4

Address

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, College Road, H M Naval Base, Portsmouth, Hants, PO1 3LJ

Telephone
023 9289 3338

kerryjarvie@pnbpt.com

H M Naval Base, Portsmouth

Watch boatbuilding in action and learn about the vital role of small boats in the Royal Navy.
Saint Mary's Church

Address

Fratton Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 5PA

Telephone
+44 023 9282 2687

vicar@portseaparish.co.uk

Portsmouth

St Mary's has been described as the finest Victorian building in Hampshire. Designed just over 100 years ago by Arthur Blomfield. Finest Walker organ in England.
Portsmouth Guildhall

Address

Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2AB

Telephone
+44 023 9283 4146

webenquiries@portsmouthguildhall.co.uk

Portsmouth

Portsmouth Guildhall - steeped in tradition and history
South Coast Wakepark

Address

Near Hilsea Lido, London Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 9RP

Telephone
07570 783866

bookings@southcoastwakepark.co.uk

Portsmouth

A British Water Ski & Wakeboard accredited park, located in the calm and sheltered waters of the historic moat of Hilsea Lines.
Portsmouth Golf Centre

Address

Portsmouth Golf Centre, Burrfields Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 5HH

Telephone
+44 023 9266 4549

enquiries@portsmouthgolfcentre.co.uk

Portsmouth

Portsmouth boasts two 18 hole golf courses available for pay and play, with visitors welcome at both.
Stansted Park

Address

Stansted Park, Rowlands Castle, Hampshire, PO9 6DX

Telephone
02392 412265

Rowlands Castle

Stansted Park stands in 1800 acres of extraordinary landscaped parkland and ancient forest.
Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery

Address

Portsmouth Museum, Museum Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2LJ

Telephone
+44 023 9283 4779

mvs@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Portsmouth

Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery is the museum of and for the people of Portsmouth, featuring exciting and varied displays.
Playzone

Address

Playzone, Oak Park Industrial Estate, North Harbour Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 3TJ

Telephone
+44 023 9237 9999

enquiries@theplayzone.co.uk

North Harbour Road, Portsmouth

Fun for everyone, rain or shine, day or night! Portsmouth Playzone is the biggest indoor play area and entertainment centre on the south coast.
Southsea Cinema & Arts Centre

Address

Portsmouth Film Society, 1-3 Palmerston Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 3QQ

Telephone
07528 808400

info@portsmouthfilmsociety.org.uk

Southsea

See great films, meet like-minded film fans and chat about the latest releases.