Portsmouth

Portsmouth is a City in the county of Hampshire.

The city port of Portsmouth on the south coast is a historic naval town and now a major yachting centre.

The bustling harbour is home to many bars and restaurants as well as the famous Spinnaker Tower. Portsmouth is also home to the Mary Rose Museum, which displays the remains of Henry VIII’s flagship that sunk in 1545. Visitors can explore the city’s long maritime history at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, which houses museums, exhibitions and two working ships.

Portsmouth postcode: PO1 3

Planning a visit? Places to stay near Portsmouth

Retail in Portsmouth

There are great places to visit near Portsmouth including some great cities, villages, lakes, towns, historic buildings, shopping centres and airports.

There are a several good cities in the Portsmouth area like Portsmouth, and Winchester.

Portsmouth's best nearby villages can be found at Southwick, Milford-on-Sea, and Hambledon.

Don't miss Southwick Park Lake's lakes if visiting the area around Portsmouth.

There are a several good towns in the Portsmouth area like Aldershot, Lymington, Gosport, Basingstoke, and Southampton.

There are a several good historic buildings in the area around Portsmouth like Fort Blockhouse.

Portsmouth's best nearby shopping centres can be found at The Malls - Basingstoke, and Westquay.

Don't miss Southampton Airport, and Blackbushe Airport's airports if visiting the area around Portsmouth.