Portchester Castle pairs the most complete Roman walls in northern Europe with a Norman keep on Portsmouth Harbour. Here is what to see and how to visit.
Portsmouth attractions
HMS Warrior 1860, the ironclad that changed the Royal Navy
HMS Warrior 1860 was Britain's first iron-hulled armoured warship. See what is aboard her at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, and how to plan a visit.
Charles Dickens’ birthplace, a literary stop in Portsmouth
Visit Charles Dickens' birthplace in Portsmouth: the Old Commercial Road house where the author was born in 1812, what is inside, and how to plan a visit.
The D-Day Story, Portsmouth’s museum of the Normandy landings
A guide to The D-Day Story in Southsea: the Overlord Embroidery, the LCT 7074 landing craft, what is inside, tickets and how to visit Portsmouth's D-Day museum.
HMS Victory, Nelson’s flagship in Portsmouth
A visitor guide to HMS Victory in Portsmouth: Nelson's Trafalgar flagship, the conservation work underway, what you see aboard, tickets and how to get there.
Clarence Pier, a seaside funfair on the Southsea front
A guide to Clarence Pier amusement park in Southsea: the rides, arcades and crazy golf, what it costs, and how to get to the Portsmouth seafront funfair.
The Mary Rose, Henry VIII’s Tudor warship up close
A visitor guide to the Mary Rose in Portsmouth: the Tudor warship's story, what is inside the museum, tickets, and how to get to the Historic Dockyard.
A guide to Portsmouth Guildhall, the city’s grand old venue
A guide to Portsmouth Guildhall: its history, what is on inside, how to get there and tips for a night at the city's landmark concert venue.
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, a complete visitor’s guide
Planning a visit to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard? See the ships and museums, how long to allow, how the year long ticket works and the easiest way to get there.