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Portsmouth
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 Portsmouth
is actually on an island, with Southsea being the main residential
area.
This town is very busy with a history based on the sea, its
involvement in the Royal Navy started with Richard the Lionheart
and continues to the present day.
Popular for its naval history and as a shopping area, the
harbour is active all year around with ferries to Gosport
and around the harbour, which, after years of discussion,
is being re-developed.
The Southsea area is a resort, the "play area"
for the town, with gardens and seaside attractions.
Much of the harbour defences are still intact, and date from
Tudor times, with a castle at Southsea.
You can buy an all-in "passport" ticket which covers
the three major museums and the 3 main ships.
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Location
Map of Portsmouth
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What
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Portsmouth Tourist Attractions
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 Cumberland
House Natural History Museum, Eastern Parade, Southsea,
collections, butterfly house, shop etc, Tel: 023 9282 7261  |
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| City
Museum, Old Commercial Road, exhibits chart the city
history in former barracks, crafts, shop etc, Tel: 023 9282
7261 |
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| Dicken's
Birthplace Museum, Dicken's was born here in 1812 as
his father was a clerk in the Navy, restored with furniture
etc, Tel: 023 9282 7261 |
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| Portsmouth
Guildhall, tours only in the week, Tel: 023 9283 4092 |
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Royal Navy Base, HMS Victory, Nelson's ship,
the Mary Rose, a Tudor vessel raised from the sea in
the Solent and kept wet to preserve the hull, and HMS
Warrior, are the ships here, guided tours, staff in period
clothes on HMS Warrior, Tel: 023 9287 0999 |
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| Royal
Navy Museum, still on the base, 18th century buildings,
history of the Navy to the present day, shop etc, Tel: 023 9287
0999 |
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| D
Day Museum, Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, realistic exhibits
with sound re-enact the reasons for the D Day Operation, also
D Day tapestry 272ft long, shop etc, Tel:023 9282 7261 |
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| Royal
Marine Museum,
re-creations of history of the Marines, assault courses, shop
etc, Tel: 023 9281 9385 |
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| Harbour
Fortifications, historical fortifications
around the harbour and at Gosport date from Tudor times, at
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| Southsea
Castle & Museum,
housed in part of Henry VIII' s coastal defences, exhibits on
Portsmouth military history, model ships, shop etc, Tel: 023
928 27261 |
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| Spitbank
Fort, take the ferry from HMS Warrior to this
fort out in the sea, freshwater well, you can even stay on it
!, Tel: 01329 664286 |
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| Sea
Life Centre, Southsea, aquarium, play areas, Tel: 023
9273 4461 |
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Portchester
Castle, off the
A27, overlooks Portsmouth harbour, imposing walls and towers
once part of a Roman 3rd century fort. Remains of 12th century
church, 14th century tower, Richard II palace, Tel: 023 9237
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| Langstone,
A27 near Havant,small village, thatched cottages looking over
the mud flats. |
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| Butser
Ancient Farm, north off the A3 at Chalton near Queen
Elizabeth Forest, reconstructed Iron Age farm, animals,crafts
and demonstrations, shop etc, Tel: 023 9259 8838 |
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Where
To Stay in Portsmouth
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Northney Road Hayling Island Hayling Island PO11 0NQ
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Secluded on the shore overlooking the Langstone Harbour and Estuary. This modern hotel is the perfect base for discovering the delights of Southern England.
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South Parade Southsea PO4 0RN
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In a prime position on the seafront at Southsea, The Royal Beach Hotel is convenient to see all of Portsmouth. With superb views across the Solent, the Royal Beach is ideal for business or pleasure.
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Eastern Road Portsmouth PO6 1UN
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The Hilton Portsmouth hotel has excellent road links, and facilities to suit both business and leisure guests. Explore Portsmouth’s Historic Dockyard from this hotel, which boasts an indoor pool, a Jacuzzi and a gym.
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Guest
Houses Bed & Breakfasts Inns and Other Hotels
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116 Havant Road Hayling Island PO11 0LJ
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Situated on Hayling Island a popular holiday destination, close to the sea, watersports and historic sites Ideal for buisness or holiday breaks, windsurfing, kite surfing, jet skis, diving, golf, fishing, sailing or walking
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24-26 The Hard Portsmouth PO1 3DT
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This historic hotel, built in 1779, has free parking and an excellent location about 200 metres from Portsmouth's Historic Dockyard, Portsmouth Harbour Rail Station, Gunwharf Keys and Spinnaker Tower.
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Queen Street Portsmouth PO1 3HS
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The Royal Maritime Club is the perfect venue for get-togethers, overnight stays, first class holiday breaks, business meetings and social occasions.
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Queen Street Portsmouth PO1 3GA
Two bedroom, two bathroom contemporary apartments in the centre of Portsmouth adjacent to the historic dockyard. Each with panoramic views from their own private balconies and in one case it's very own roof garden.
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Days Out in and around Portsmouth
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Forest is "must visit" so travel up to Brockenhurst
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Towns near Portsmouth To Visit - straight line distance:
Gosport Tourist Information (2.15 miles) Fareham Tourist Information (5.30 miles) Ryde Tourist Information (5.82 miles) Cowes Tourist Information (9.52 miles) |
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Telephone Code
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Information Centres
Clarence Esplanade,
Southsea
Tel:
023
9282 6722
The Hard Portsmouth
Tel:
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9282 6722
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