Welcome to Downend
Enjoy a mix of heritage, history, lively arts whilst visiting Downend - our guide to events and days out is just the ticket.
Whether you're looking to brush up on local history at a museum, enjoy local arts, watch some sport, or listen to live music, you're sure to find things to do in Downend to suit all the family, whatever the weather.
Everything you need to know if you're visiting Downend as a visitor or a resident.
Whether you're staying for the night or a few days, check out the choice of local hotels.
Enjoy a great day out with the family at a tourist attraction in Downend.
Tickle your taste buds with a range of cuisines - eat out at a restaurant in Downend.
Welcome to Blue Reef Aquarium in Southsea, Portsmouth, voted Visitor Attraction of the Year by Tourism South East. Blue Reef is part of an exciting new generation of wildlife attractions designed to inspire deeper understanding and appreciation of the natural world.Open‐top tanks allow close encounters with friendly…
Amazon World Zoo Park has a huge range of unusual rare and exotic animals. At the last count it was somewhere in the region of 200 different species, spanning the entire animal kingdom The Zoo is open daily from 10am. We're situated on the A3056 opposite the 'Fighting…
Haseley Manor is located at the East end of Arreton, which is on the A3056 road 5 miles to the South East of Newport, the County Town. Arreton is approximately ten miles from Ryde and from Cowes ‐ the two foot ferry terminals, and 7 miles from Fishbourne,…
A massive man‐made island, sitting a mile offshore from Portsmouth Harbour, Spitbank Fort is one of the most unusual military buildings ever constructed and one of the most unique venues to be found anywhere.During June, July and August you can visit the spectacular Spitbank Fort on Sunday afternoons…
Calshot castle was built by Henry VIII in 1539, as part of his chain of defences along the English south coast. At the time invasions were feared from either the French or Spanish navies and the Castle was built on a shingle spit close to the deep water…
You are in a magic world of natural beauty, a rich haven of rare plants, woodland, wildlife and an enchanting waterfall. Formation of the Chine has taken place over the last 10,000 years. The stream would originally have flowed into the River Eastern Yar when Sandown Bay…
Want to see what other attractions to visit when in Downend? See our list of attractions in Downend, including theme parks, castles, historic houses, zoos and many more family days out.
