Local Attractions in Portsmouth Hampshire

There is a wealth of things to do and see in Portsmouth. This historic city is the naval hub of the British Isles and, as you might expect, it has an array of superb naval museums and visitor centres.

In addition to the naval points of interest there are numerous excellent attractions to be explored from the Clarence Pier Amusement Park on the seafront to Charles Dickens' birthplace to the entertainment centres within Gunwharf Quays. Many of the key attractions are within walking distance of the Queen's Hotel.

• Clarence Pier Amusement Park

• Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

• Gun Wharf Quays

• Royal Naval Museum

• Royal Naval Submarine Museum

• Explosion! (Museum of Naval Firepower)

• HMS Warrior

• HMS Victory

• The Mary Rose

• Charles Dickens' Birthplace Museum

• Port Solent

• Spinnaker Tower

• Kings Theatre and the Guildhall - for shows and entertainment

• Portsmouth Naval Base

• Osbourne House (Isle of Wight)

• Portsmouth Football Club Fratton

• Southsea Castle

• Marwell Zoo

• Browndown (nr. Gosport)

• Cumberland Fort

• The D-Day Museum

• Portsmouth Outdoor Centre

• Portsmouth Cathedral

• 1642 Living History Museum

• Westbury Manor Museum

• Staunton Country Park