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Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
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Historic area with iconic attractions like Nelson's HMS Victory, HMS Warrior & the Mary Rose Museum.
Best Things To Do in Portsmouth
The best things to do in Portsmouth, handpicked by OurLocals.
8 places·Updated July 2026
Portsmouth is a city that rewards those who look beyond the obvious, blending a rich naval heritage with a vibrant waterfront, independent food scene, and thriving arts culture. This guide brings together the very best experiences the city has to offer, handpicked to help you explore Portsmouth like a local.
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Royal Navy Museums: HMS Victory
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Museum within the world's oldest commissioned warship which gained fame at the Battle of Trafalgar.
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Spinnaker Tower
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Landmark tower with an on-site cafe and a glass-floored platform overlooking Portsmouth harbour.
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Mary Rose Museum
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Museum for 16th-century Tudor warship, & King Henry VIII's favourite, built in 1510 & sunk in 1545.
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The D-Day Story
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D-Day story told through archive films, landing craft, weapons and the 83-metre Overlord Embroidery.
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Royal Navy Museums: HMS Warrior
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Britain's first iron-hulled, armoured warship and pride of the fleet with an on-site visitor centre.
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Clarence Pier
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Seasonal rides & an upside-down house, plus year-round arcades & an indoor playground.
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Victoria Park
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Lawned 15-acre park with a play area & fountain overlooked by university buildings open since 1878.
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