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Fantastic transport links,Train,Bus,Hover Craft,Fast Cat and Ferrys
Con
Get the other lift working on the Spinnaker Tower!
In a nutshell
Historic and delightful at the same time
stevemt Says: HMS Victory, in dry dock in Portsmouth, is the flag ship of the first sea lord, and as such, the oldest commissioned navel ship in existance in the world.Victory was laid down in 1749 and launched in 1765.She was famous for being Lord Nelson's flag ship at the battle of...
Gunwharf Quays - outlet shopping
annase Says: Gunwharf Quays consists of almost 100 outlet stores, 30 bars & restaurants, a health & fitness centre, 14 screen cinema, a 26 lane Bowling alley, a comedy club, night club, casino and a hotel (Holiday Inn Express).There are clothing to suit every style and budget. About half...
Tom_Fields Says: This was Lord Nelson's flagship at the historic Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The two hundredth anniversary was observed here just recently. During this great naval battle, Nelson defeated the combined French and Spanish fleets. By so doing, he saved his country from invasion...
Tom_Fields Says: The battleship HMS Warrior was launched in 1860. At that time, she was the mightiest, fastest, best-armored warship in the world. She had a main armament of 26 muzzle-loading 68 pounders, a crew of 705, and weight of 9,210 tons, Because the Royal Navy enjoyed unchallenged...
deeper_blue Says: Portsmouth celebrates Christmas with a distinctly Victorian feel. Thanks to Charles Dickens' being born in nearby Landport, every December in the historic dockyard there is an enchanting Christmas market in the style of his well known books.
annase Says: I lived almost a year next to the Historic Dockyard without ever setting my foot into the various museum boats and museums located in this area, including the wreck of the famous Mary Rose ship which apparently was the favourite ship of Henry VIII. The new Mary Rose museum...
annase Says: The area surrounding the 'Point' in Old Portsmouth is known as 'Spice Island' as it was the main port for the importation of spices from the Caribbean in the 18th century. Apparently, the area has changed very little since the time when spices were being imported there....
kevin36 Says: firstly the Spinnaker Tower is a must,but don't forget theDockyard where you can see HMS Victory, HMS Warrior, The Mary Rose not to mention the various Warships in the Harbour.We only scratched the surface,but there are so many places to go and see from Portsmouth,it has...
kevin36 Says: Firstly the Spinnaker Tower is a must,but don't forget the Dockyard where you can see HMS Victory, HMS Warrior, The Mary Rose not to mention the various battleships in the Harbour including HMS Victory.We only scratched the surface,but there are so many places to go and see...
1 Review and 64 Opinions What a lucky find for us was the Bembell Court B & B. As we approached it, we were met with a...
1 Review and 470 Opinions Staying here was a wonderful luxurious experience, we were greeted by Laura who poured us a...
The Ship & Castle: Popular amongst the locals
annase Says: Located opposite one of the largest and most famous naval dockyards in the world, this is a very nice pub for informal dining and lunches. The food is very good, there's plenty of it and it's reasonably priced. What's good about this place is that it isn't your average chain...
Vatika: Haute cuisine with an Indian twist
annase Says: Unfortunately Vatika has closed down indefinitelyVatika is a restaurant owned by the Michelin-starred chef Atul Kochhar. It is pure haute cuisine with an Indian twist. There certainly are no curries on the menu. The short menu features dishes named after their two main...
Trains from Victoria/Gatwick to Portsmouth Hbr
annase Says: A train from Victoria will take you to Portsmouth Harbour in about 2 hours (and from Gatwick about 1h 40min). One way tickets may be very cheap even £5 or 10, depending on the date and time you travel . The earlier you book, the cheaper it should be. One downside with the...
deeper_blue Says: Portsmouth Harbour sees ships leaving for the Isle of Wight, the channel islands, Bilbao and Le Havre, St Malo and Cherbourg in France. The harbour is north west of the city centre,there is a shuttle bus you can take.
kevin36 Says: Ferry Travel TariffsAdult Return £2.40Child/OAP £1.60Bicycle £0.80Motorbike £1.10Ferry 10 Trip TicketsAdult £10.00Child/OAP £6.00Bicycle £2.50Motorbike £4.50 Quarterly Season TicketsAdult £117.50Child/OAP £66.00Adult + Bicycle £145.00Child/OAP + Bicycle £87.50Adult +...
LouiseTopp Says: Port Solent in Portsmouth is one of the South Coast’s primary leisure attractions where you can saunter along the marina, look through the shops on The Boardwalk, or just unwind in the Mediterranean environment of this scenic site, & watch as the human race go by; & the...
shop until ye drop!: Cascades Shopping Centre
LouiseTopp Says: Cascades Shopping Centre is an entire high street under one roof, & the whole lot is planned to make your shopping trip enjoyable. The shops in the Cascades are wheelchair friendly; the restaurants are on the lower ground floor which you can get to by a lift. The Centre's...
kevin36 Says: The 2005 festival was held same year that Portsmouth was celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar.Over 500 vessels came to the International Festival of the Sea, which was from June 30th to July 3rd 2005 with more Tall Ships appearing than ever before....
LouiseTopp Says: A ceremony is usually held on board HMS Victory at Portsmouth Naval Base to remember the 199th anniversary of Admiral Lord Nelson's triumph at the Battle of Trafalgar. During the service a laurel wreath is laid on the spot, where Admiral Nelson fell when he was shot in the...
darkjedi Says: A few miles north of Portsmouth on Portsdown Hill overlooking the city stands the Royal Armouries at Fort Nelson. Fort Nelson was built in the 1860s, as part of a chain of fortifications protecting the great naval harbour of Portsmouth in Hampshire and its Royal Dockyard...
LouiseTopp Says: The seafront is one of the most fashionable places in Portsmouth, loved by people & locals alike. The beach goes along the whole southern end of Portsea Island from Old Portsmouth to Eastney. Next to the beach & seafront esplanade, Southsea Common is a huge open space that...
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Spinnaker Tower: 170M High from water level to the tip of the pinnacle. Just recently opened after a 5 year delay,but it was worth waiting for with spectacular views across the harbor to the Isle of...
We thought Portsmouth would be interesting but were not prepared for what a delightful city it is. With its rich maritime history and great sights, its beautiful parks, its very friendly and helpful...
Discovering my new home town bit by bit
I was quite impressed by Portsmouth. It's much nicer than I thought or heard what people said about it. Millions of pounds have been spent in recent years to regenerate the area known as the Gunwharf...
We first visited in June 2000 and again in September 2001 on our way to Normandy. Christian's father lives on the Isle of Wight, so we've been trying to visit the area once a year. Winchester and...
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