THE 10 BEST Things to Do in Portsmouth (2024) - Must-See Attractions
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Things to Do in Portsmouth
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Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, The Mary Rose, Speciality Museums, Walking Tours. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, The Mary Rose, Speciality Museums, Walking Tours. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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Day Tripsfromper adult£79
Historical Toursfromper adult£10
Day Tripsfromper group (up to 7)£765- fromper adult£79
- fromper adult£13
- fromper group (up to 10)£15
Cultural Toursfromper adult£16- fromper adult (price varies by group size)£154
Literary Toursfromper adult£12
Luxury Car Toursfrom£325per group (up to 3)£277
Military Museums
Historic naval dockyard with historical ships and museums, interactive exhibits for all ages, and harbor tours showcasing maritime heritage.
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Speciality Museums
Historic warship and artifacts displayed in a multi-level exhibit, with interactive experiences and vivid projections that illuminate 16th-century naval life.
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Observation Decks & Towers
High tea experience with panoramic views of the Solent and interactive elements. Features include a glass floor on the observation deck and detailed information on local landmarks.
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Speciality Museums
Historic naval monument featuring an informative audio guide through its preserved decks, steep stairs, and low ceilings. Highlights ongoing restoration and naval history.
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Speciality Museums
Museum with a rich tapestry of wartime history, featuring the Overlord Embroidery and informative exhibits. Includes a preserved landing craft, ideal for history buffs and cultural explorers.
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Historic warship showcasing naval history with interactive tours and multiple decks, complete with hands-on exhibits and informed guides. Ideal for history enthusiasts.
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Military Museums
Historical fortification atop Portsdown Hill with panoramic views and picnic areas. Includes an expansive artillery collection and engaging exhibits, like the "Standing with Giants" installation.
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Military Museums
Historic dockyard presenting a tapestry of naval history through well-restored warships and immersive audio tours, including access to current naval vessels and year-long ticket validity.
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Parks
Country park featuring a farm with friendly animals, interactive feeding areas, and a children's maze. Includes a scenic lake for picnics and nature walks, plus a play zone for kids.
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- Pat L16 contributionsThe Royal Naval Dockyard is a regular visit for us. We have the Ultimate Explorer annual ticket, which allows us to go into all the attractions, which are individually run - National Maritime Museaum, The Mary Rose and all the other attractions (Warrior, M.33, Nelson Museum, harbour tours, etc....) In truth, it would take a good three or four days to cover the whole site in any detail, so we normally focus on two or three places to visit. In the National Maritime Museum, there is an excellent exhibition of the Challenger exploration, plunging the depths of the ocean and monitoring the changes in our oceans. This time we took the guided tour on the Victory, which was very good. It was a rather inclement day weather-wise, so not a huge crowd. The tour guide was excellent and we got plenty of insights into life on board the ship in the day. There are cafes on site, but we tend to take a picnic and, on a nice day, it's pleasant to sit outside - lots of picnic tables to choose from.Written 26 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- John ABrentwood, UK460 contributionsWe went to HMS Victory the day before and that really helped to understand the layout of the ship.
The artifacts are amazing and there are so many of them all with good information often backed by the interactive displays.
Spread over three floors (or decks) you just keep learning more and more about life on the ship, how it was made, etc.
We spent about 4 hours with a short lunch break in the middle. Our brains were frazzled by the end there was just so much.Written 21 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - jrmurray0266Eastbourne, UK5 contributionsLovely staff, great cocktails, and excellent value for money. Emily was very attentive and kept our glasses full. Thank youWritten 8 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- John ABrentwood, UK460 contributionsThere are extensive repair works underway for the next 5 plus years so done areas are not accessible, there may be construction noise and the atmosphere is somewhat reduced.
We were lucky to have a very good guide who had a lot of knowledge and could answer almost any question.
It is still very worth visiting and it is good to visit before Mary Rose so that you have a real feel of how the decks would feel.Written 21 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Stacy CDundee, UK3 contributionsBeautiful decor, great shops , tasty food and fun for all the family. Originally went for Christmas market which was a huge disappointment but this establishment made up for itWritten 6 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- steven r99 contributionsThis is a must see place for anyone who wants to understand what these people went through. It’s not all about the li es of our military, it’s about every who was affected from the smallest child collecting badges to the leaders who planned D day and our freedom. Take time to read the stories. Worth every penny.Written 7 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Maria A9 contributionsWe had a wonderful experience exploring the ship. Every single corner is fascinating, but the highlight by far was the interaction with the actor/guide who was playing the ship engineer on 17/11/24. From his knowledge of the ship, the historical period, and his utterly believable interpretation of the character (which he did not break once during his explanation of how the ship worked, and his description of the daily life of coalers and sailors), which included what seemed like genuine emotional investment into the lives of "his men", this person gave us an absolutely unforgettable experience, which on its own made the visit worth the ticket price. My partner is an engineer and I'm an actress and a tour guide, so we were truly impressed on both a professional and an entertainment level. Wonderful experience!Written 25 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Maria MFareham, UK5 contributionsWe love it here! Myself and my two children really enjoy coming here. Every holiday there is a free trail/activities. It's suitable for any age- it engages my two year old. Lots of space to run around. Lovely cafe. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Your learning about history without even realising it! There was an assault course in the summer which was great fun, Halloween was fantastic for activities and Christmas looks really magical! Always best to prebook to guarantee a fab time!Written 5 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- John ABrentwood, UK460 contributionsAllow more time than you expect - we were over 90 minutes and could have spent longer.
Loads of exhibits all with good information and some interactive items.
Children from 10 should find plenty to interest them.
We learnt a lot.Written 22 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - 5_star_babySydney, Australia42 contributionsWe traveled from Portsmouth to Caen on the Mont St Michel Ferry from Brittany Ferries.
We chose to take the night trip as we could use it as both transport and accommodation. We had a 4 berth cabin and it was good. It was plenty of room for two people, however I would not want to try with four. It would be squishy.
The sound proofing between rooms wasn't the best but we still got a good nights sleep.
The cabin was clean.
The trip was very smooth and no sea sickness at all.
The price was excellent considering it combined the two goals we needed. Accommodation and transport.
The staff were not very friendly at both ports but didn't bother us.
We traveled on foot so at the end of the trip we did not know where we were meant to go to get off, and the communication was very poor.
I have made a video review showing our room, where things were and where you go to get off. You can view it if you go to a well known video sharing website that starts with you, and search Mont St Michel Ferry. Portsmouth to Caen. Brittany ferriesWritten 27 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - T ThomasAttleborough, UK227 contributionsWe were waiting for the ferry for France and for the first time rather than going from Dover to Calais we thought we’d shorten our journey to the south of France and go from Portsmouth to Caen.
Portsmouth town itself I have to admit I’m impressed, we came from Norfolk, arrived at around 11am to spend the day wandering around before the ferry at 11:30pm.
The old part is wonderful, so many beautiful buidlings, pubs, the funfair, the front is so clean, the lack of any litter is actually noticeable!
We found a lovely little- I say little, once entered it’s a tardis! antique shop so I was happy 😃Written 25 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Kumaran NairPetaling Jaya, Malaysia32 contributionsMorning day trip to Staunton Farm. Lovely place, good for kids. We enjoyed the place very much, friendly staffs. Will visit again when dowm i. Portsmouth.Written 5 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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