Where to go karting near Portsmouth, from the indoor electric track at TeamSport Gosport to outdoor circuits further afield, with ages, speeds, prices and tips.
Things to do in Portsmouth
Portsmouth nightlife: a guide to the city’s bars, clubs and live music
A guide to Portsmouth nightlife, from the clubs of Guildhall Walk and the indie bars of Albert Road to Gunwharf’s waterfront cocktails and the city’s live-music venues.
Ten-pin bowling in Portsmouth
Bowling is one of those rare days out that works for everyone, from a five-year-old with the bumpers up to a stag party at midnight. In Portsmouth the…
The best spa days in and around Portsmouth to unwind
Everyone needs to switch off now and then, and Portsmouth is better set up for it than you might expect. Within a short drive of the city you…
Swimming pools and leisure centres in Portsmouth
Portsmouth is surrounded by water, but not everyone wants to brave the Solent. For a proper swim the city has a good spread of pools, from a seafront…
Soft play and trampoline parks in Portsmouth
When the weather turns and the seafront is out of the question, an indoor play centre is a parent’s best friend. Portsmouth is well stocked: high-energy trampoline parks…
Top 8 gyms in Portsmouth for every kind of workout
Finding the right gym in Portsmouth is less about the city running short of options and more about picking from a crowded field. On a compact island you…
The finest beaches near Portsmouth for a seaside day
You are spoilt for shoreline around Portsmouth. The city itself sits on an island, and within a short drive in either direction the coast swings from famous white…
Theatres in Portsmouth: where to see a show
Live theatre in Portsmouth runs the full range, from a thousand-plus seat Edwardian hall where the big West End tours stop off to a tiny Georgian room where…
Cinemas in Portsmouth: where to catch a film
A good film night in Portsmouth comes in three very different shapes. You can sink into a reclining seat at a harbourside multiplex, drive out to a marina…