Visit Portsmouth - Official Portsmouth Tourist Information Site

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Web Name: Visit Portsmouth - Official Portsmouth Tourist Information Site

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Take a virtual tour of PortsmouthTake a journey without leaving your home, and go on a virtual tour of Portsmouth. See the sites from the safety of home, then plan your next visit for when the lockdown is over.Search AccommodationWelcome to Portsmouth!Shops and attractions are starting to re-open across Portsmouth. We advise anyone planning to head into the city to Plan Ahead - Know Before You Go- to keep up to speed with all the latest detailson how and when our top destinations will be able to welcome visitors once more.Further information on closures can be found on our Coronavirus page.For some welcome distraction and for some great things to do, why not pay us a virtual visit? See our Virtual Portsmouth page for a whole host of fun craft activities, behind-the-scenes films and loads more besides.In the meantime, do explore our site to plan your future visit, later in the year.Portsmouth is a dynamic and vibrant waterfront city packed with great reasons to visit.From the pomp and ceremony of our proud naval and maritime heritage, to towering world-class visitor attractions; museums and galleries; unique shopping destinations; great food and drink; and miles of beautiful waterfront, Portsmouth offers something for absolutely everyone.Ideally situated on the south coast of England, the UK s only island city is ideal for a short break by the sea. There are lots of things to do in Portsmouth, with magnificent museums, live music venues, contemporary art galleries, two cathedrals, a diverse literary heritage, nightlife, festivals and countless events throughout the year.Portsmouth was the birthplace of Charles Dickens, and has also been home to Arthur Conan Doyle andRudyard Kipling during their lifetimes. These literary greats are celebrated at museums throughout the city and with frequent events.If there are big, outdoor events in Portsmouth, chances are they ll be hosted on Southsea Common, a 50-acre open space right on the seafront. It s a popular location for sports, picnics and dog walks. Recently, the Common has also hosted a number of high-profile events, including the America s Cup World Series and Victorious music festival.Also situated on the Common is Southsea Castle, one of King Henry VIII s most famous fortifications. It s from the castle s vantage point that Henry is said to have watched the sinking of his flagship vessel, the Mary Rose.The ship was to remain at the sea bed for 437 years, until it was raised and put on an intensive conservation programme. Now, the ship takes pride of place at the centre of its very own museum, where visitors can now see the ship in all her glory - even going through an air lock to breathe the same air.There s also Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, the UK s premier destination for Naval History. Inside you ll find 11 attractions including Lord Nelson s flagship HMS Victory, HMS Warrior 1860 and the National Museum of the Royal Navy. You can also get out onto the water on the Harbour Tour excursions, or take the waterbus to Gosport to see the Royal Navy Submarine Museum and Explosion Museum.Not forgetting, of course, whatis fast becomingthe modern emblem of Portsmouth - the Emirates Spinnaker Tower. This imposing structure stretches 170 metres above Gunwharf Quays - making it taller than Big Ben, the London Eye and Blackpool Tower. On a good day, visitors can see 350 degree panoramas stretching up to 23 miles.With all this and more on offer in one small island, Portsmouth certainly is the Great Waterfront City.Be sure to keep up with all the goings on in Portsmouth by signing up for our newsletter here.If you re looking for ideas of what to see or where to go, take a look at our Inspire Me section, where some of the best attractions and events have been arranged around specific types of break. You can also check out our Accommodation listings to see the vast array on offer, from luxury hotels to self-catering apartments.If after all that you still have questions, take a look at the Visitor Information pages, which provide all the extra details, as well as contact details if you want to ask us a question.Highlights...Gunwharf QuaysGunwharf Quays is home to over 90 premium retail outlet stores offering up to 60% off RRP. If you…OpeningsGunwharf Quays1st January 2020-31st December 2020Emirates Spinnaker TowerLooking to visit the amazing Emirates Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth? If so, click here to get the…OpeningsOpening Hours1st January 2020-31st December 2020Portsmouth Historic DockyardLooking to visit the amazing Portsmouth Historic Dockyard?...If so, click here to get the latest…OpeningsPortsmouth Historic Dockyard1st January 2020-31st December 2020Portsmouth Museum and Art GalleryPortsmouth Museum and Art Gallery is currently closed due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.OpeningsSummer Opening Hours1st April 2020-30th September 2020Winter Opening Hours1st October 2020-31st March 2021The Mary RoseThe Mary Rose is currently closed to the public, following the latest official guidelines around…OpeningsApril - October1st April 2020-31st October 2020November - March1st November 2020-31st March 2021Prev1Gunwharf Quays2Emirates Spinnaker Tower3Portsmouth Historic Dockyard4Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery5The Mary RoseNextHighlights...Gunwharf QuaysGunwharf Quays is home to over 90 premium retail outlet stores offering up to 60% off RRP. If you…OpeningsGunwharf Quays1st January 2020-31st December 2020Emirates Spinnaker TowerLooking to visit the amazing Emirates Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth? If so, click here to get the…OpeningsOpening Hours1st January 2020-31st December 2020Portsmouth Historic DockyardLooking to visit the amazing Portsmouth Historic Dockyard?...If so, click here to get the latest…OpeningsPortsmouth Historic Dockyard1st January 2020-31st December 2020Portsmouth Museum and Art GalleryPortsmouth Museum and Art Gallery is currently closed due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.OpeningsSummer Opening Hours1st April 2020-30th September 2020Winter Opening Hours1st October 2020-31st March 2021The Mary RoseThe Mary Rose is currently closed to the public, following the latest official guidelines around…OpeningsApril - October1st April 2020-31st October 2020November - March1st November 2020-31st March 2021Prev1Gunwharf Quays2Emirates Spinnaker Tower3Portsmouth Historic Dockyard4Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery5The Mary RoseNextInspire MePound the Pavements in PortsmouthEnjoy a leisurely jog along the Seafront, or compete in an Olympic distance triathlon. Check out the races, routes and running in Portsmouth.Don t Miss AttractionsFirst time in Portsmouth? Take a look at our essential places to visit.Perfect for Culture VulturesDiscover the best of Portsmouth s theatres, music venues, art galleries, nightclubs, festivals and cultural eventsTWITTER UPDATESRT @HovertravelLtd: Today we celebrate our 55th anniversary, having started operating on 24th July 1965. Many happy returns to all… https://t.co/IiCpsNhjaZ24 Jul 202012:57:18RT @NatMuseumRN: We have news! We’re pleased to announce we have been advised we will receive emergency additional government fundin… https://t.co/21LlzWEqbn23 Jul 202015:37:34

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