# Portsmouth, Hampshire, South East England, UK

> Conveniently situated on the south coast of England, dynamic Portsmouth - the UK's only island city - is perfect for a short break by the sea. It offers world class attractions, a fascinating maritime history, museums and galleries, two cathedrals, shopping, great food and miles of stunning waterfront. No stay is complete without a visit to Portsmouths historic dockyard - consistently voted as one of the top things to do in Portsmouth on TripAdvisor. You will find 11 attractions here, including tours of HMS Victory -Lord Nelsons flagship - and HMS Warrior, the National Museum of the Royal Nay, the Royal Navy Submarine Museum and the Explosion Museum to name a few. You can also visit the famous Mary Rose which was sunk in battle and raised out of the Dockyard water 437 years later in 1982. It has been beautifully restored and the museum takes you through the fascinating history of Henry VIII's favourite warship. It is a magical experience and not to be missed. You can also visit Southsea Castle which is where the King is said to have watched the sinking of his beloved ship. If you can leave the nautical history alone, why not take a trip to the top of the Emirates Spinnaker Tower, sitting 170 metres above Gunwharf Quays and (on a good day!) allows visitors a 350 degree panoramic view stretching 23 miles. There is so much to do in this beautiful waterfront city -make sure you leave plenty of time!

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## Places to stay

- [EazyCamp Camping Holidays](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-6f-PH3oT2p9r/eazy-camp-camping-holidays) — Southsea, Portsmouth
- [Portsmouth Marriott](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-SdzxSIpLelSj/portsmouth-marriott) — Portsmouth
- [Southsea Leisure Park](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest--cabLDwzt5lJ/southsea-leisure-park) — Southsea

## Things to do

- [Blue Reef Aquarium Portsmouth](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-y9zhY6wJ5oFc/blue-reef-aquarium-portsmouth)
- [D-Day Museum and Overlord Embroidery](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-x9FVgyiI4fL8/d-day-museum-and-overlord-embroidery)
- [Action Stations](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-wfePkYeeOP1e/action-stations)
- [Pirate Pete's Indoor Play](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-v5pg60TnLetJ/pirate-pete-s-indoor-play)
- [Vue Portsmouth](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-u5-n27IR131s/vue-portsmouth)
- [Clip 'N Climb Portsmouth](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-t9p-ZDFLCDT5/clip-n-climb-portsmouth)
- [Hollywood Bowl Portsmouth (Gunwharf Quays)](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-rMuvnyMimT2L/hollywood-bowl-portsmouth-gunwharf-quays)
- [Spinnaker Tower](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-qCmzM7UXEIIH/spinnaker-tower)
- [The Portsmouth Mystery Treasure Trail](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-qCW73wLBq6cY/the-portsmouth-mystery-treasure-trail)
- [The Pyramids Centre](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-o80cekudjuUu/the-pyramids-centre)
- [Miniport at Gunwharf Quays](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-mZQ9zAdLWNW7/miniport-at-gunwharf-quays)
- [Miniport Portsmouth Historic Dockyard](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-jAY6WD1aPph7/miniport-portsmouth-historic-dockyard)
- [Curious About Portsmouth](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-iSi6pknUttmr/curious-about-portsmouth)
- [Portsmouth Historic Dockyard](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-d65FbcTiKl7e/portsmouth-historic-dockyard)
- [South Coast Wakepark](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-cSrFpWCf7A5O/south-coast-wakepark)
- [Portsmouth Indoor Tennis Centre](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-XSlOvt0SZZdL/portsmouth-indoor-tennis-centre)
- [Wacky Warehouse at The Sovereigns](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-X0x9U1vD8Lpn/wacky-warehouse-at-the-sovereigns)
- [The Mary Rose](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-W9cmp9Wbt3Pg/the-mary-rose)
- [Portsmouth Natural History Museum](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-Qpn2m90jqFwG/portsmouth-natural-history-museum)
- [ODEON Port Solent](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-HqFReyIzpyWR/odeon-port-solent)

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- [Stays for couples in Portsmouth](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/discover/regions/portsmouth/audiences/couples) (https://www.holidayfox.com/en/discover/regions/portsmouth/audiences/couples.md)

## Find a stay

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## Questions and answers

### Where can I stay in Portsmouth?

HolidayFox lists stays in Portsmouth including EazyCamp Camping Holidays, Portsmouth Marriott and Southsea Leisure Park. They are around Southsea, Portsmouth, Portsmouth and Southsea.

### What is there to do in Portsmouth?

Experiences listed in Portsmouth include Blue Reef Aquarium Portsmouth, D-Day Museum and Overlord Embroidery, Action Stations, Pirate Pete's Indoor Play, Vue Portsmouth and 15 more.


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