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 number of cities near Portsmouth including Portsmouth, and Winchester.

There are a several good villages in the Portsmouth area like Southwick, Milford-on-Sea, and Hambledon.

The area close to Portsmouth boasts some of the best lakes including Southwick Park Lake.

Don't miss Aldershot, Lymington, Gosport, Basingstoke, and Southampton's towns if visiting the area around Portsmouth.

Historic Buildings to visit near Portsmouth include Fort Blockhouse.

There are a several good shopping centres in the Portsmouth area like The Malls - Basingstoke, and Westquay.

Portsmouth's best nearby airports can be found at Southampton Airport, and Blackbushe Airport.