When you visit Portsmouth, you’ll be impressed by the long beachfront, soaring landmark of the Spinnaker Tower and bustling shops and restaurants of the waterfront Gunwharf Quays district. Portsmouth is a city of contrasts and as well as boasting exciting contemporary attractions it is also steeped in history. Ferries entering and leaving the harbour glide past lovely Georgian houses and historic ships including Admiral Lord Nelson’s flagship HMS Victory.
One thing Portsmouth is not short of is great world-class attractions. See more at Visit Portsmouth.
The city’s proud maritime heritage continues with the modern fighting craft of the naval dockyard. There are traditional piers, the wide green space of Southsea Common, sophisticated waterside restaurants or fish and chips on the beach, and the opportunity to take a quick ferry or hovercraft ride over to the Isle of Wight. Ferries to Portsmouth International Port sail from Caen, Cherbourg, Le Havre and St Malo in France, Bilbao and Santander in Spain, and Jersey and Guernsey in the Channel Islands. They are operated by Brittany Ferries and Condor Ferries.
One thing Portsmouth is not short of is great world-class attractions. See more at Visit Portsmouth.
The city’s proud maritime heritage continues with the modern fighting craft of the naval dockyard. There are traditional piers, the wide green space of Southsea Common, sophisticated waterside restaurants or fish and chips on the beach, and the opportunity to take a quick ferry or hovercraft ride over to the Isle of Wight. Ferries to Portsmouth International Port sail from Caen, Cherbourg, Le Havre and St Malo in France, Bilbao and Santander in Spain, and Jersey and Guernsey in the Channel Islands. They are operated by Brittany Ferries and Condor Ferries.