Portsmouth in West Yorkshire

Portsmouth is a Village in the county of West Yorkshire.

Portsmouth in West Yorkshire is located 4.4 km NW from Todmorden.

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: OL14 8PB

Retail in Portsmouth

There are great places to visit near Portsmouth including some great cities, villages, woodlands, parks, historic buildings, museums, gardens, country parks, hiking areas, towns, lakes, historic monuments, hills, ancient sites, geological features, nature reserves, shopping centres, airports, bluebell woods, ruins, rivers and streams, castles, waterfalls and boroughs.

Portsmouth has some unmissable cities nearby like Bradford, Leeds, and Wakefield.

The area around Portsmouth boasts some of the best villages including Wyke, Haworth, Oxenhope, Thornton, Manningham, Saltaire, and Ripponden.

Portsmouth's best nearby woodlands can be found at Judy Woods, Chevin Forest Park, Calverley Wood, Middleton Park, and Hardcastle Crags.

Don't miss Lister Park, Cartwright Hall Gardens, Peel Park, Shibden Park, Roundhay Park, Middleton Park, and Park Square's parks if visiting the area around Portsmouth.

Portsmouth's best nearby historic buildings can be found at Cartwright Hall, Ilkley Manor House, Hewenden Viaduct, Halifax Town Hall, North Bridge - Halifax, Halifax Minister, and Wainhouse Tower.

Portsmouth's best nearby museums can be found at Cartwright Hall, and Yorkshire Sculpture Park.

Cartwright Hall Gardens is one of Portsmouth's best, nearby gardens to visit in Portsmouth.

There are a number of country parks near Portsmouth including Penistone Hill Country Park, Ogden Water Country Park, Shibden Country Park, Chevin Forest Park, Golden Acre Park, Bretton Country Park, and Yorkshire Sculpture Park.

Portsmouth's best nearby hiking areas can be found at Penistone Hill Country Park, Colden, The Bridestones on Bridestones Moor, The Chevin, Hardcastle Crags, Withens Clough, and The Salt and Pepper Pots.

Ilkley, Sowerby Bridge, Halifax, Todmorden, Huddersfield, Bradley, and Otley are great places to visit near Portsmouth if you like towns.

There are a several good lakes in the Portsmouth area like Chellow Dean Reservoirs, Boothwood Reservoir, Ogden Water Country Park, Ogden Water, Shibden Park, Light Hazzles Reservoir, and Warland Reservoir.

The area around Portsmouth features a number of interesting historic monuments including Wainhouse Tower, Centre Hill Beacon Site, The Salt and Pepper Pots, Lund's Tower, and Wainman's Pinnacle.

Portsmouth has some unmissable hills nearby like Centre Hill, Stoodley Pike, The Chevin, and The Salt and Pepper Pots.

Portsmouth's best nearby ancient sites can be found at Stones Lane Standing Stones, Centre Hill Beacon Site, The Bridestones on Bridestones Moor, and Two Lads (Withens Moor).

The Bridestones on Bridestones Moor is a great place to visit close to Portsmouth if you like geological features.

Nature Reserves to visit near Portsmouth include Rodley Nature Reserve, RSPB St Aidan's, RSPB Fairburn Ings, and Yorkshire Sculpture Park.

Don't miss Trinity Leeds, White Rose Shopping Centre, The Merrion Centre, County Arcade, and Leeds Kirkgate Market's shopping centres if visiting the area around Portsmouth.

The area close to Portsmouth boasts some of the best airports including Leeds Bradford Airport.

Places near Portsmouth feature a number of interesting bluebell woods including Middleton Park.

Ruins to visit near Portsmouth include Kirkstall Abbey, and Sandal Castle.

Portsmouth has some unmissable rivers and streams nearby like River Dearne at Bretton, Hebden Water, and Hebden Beck.

There are a several good castles in the area around Portsmouth like Sandal Castle.

There are a number of waterfalls near Portsmouth including Greenwood Lee Clough Waterfall, and Lumb Falls.

Places near Portsmouth feature a number of interesting boroughs including Kirklees.

Portsmouth History

There are some historic monuments around Portsmouth:

Places to see near Portsmouth

Lakes near Portsmouth

Rivers near Portsmouth

Where to Eat in Portsmouth

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Brett Gregory is an award-winning filmmaker based in Bolton whose production company, Serious Feather, is currently making a documentary about autism and poetry.

As a part of this production, Landscape Britain was asked to advise with regards to the location of specific areas of outstanding natural beauty throughout the region.

Visit www.seriousfeather.com for further information.

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