Welcome to Southsea
Enjoy a mix of heritage, history, lively arts whilst visiting Southsea - 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 Southsea to suit all the family, whatever the weather.
Everything you need to know if you're visiting Southsea 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 Southsea.
Tickle your taste buds with a range of cuisines - eat out at a restaurant in Southsea.
Valentines Cocktail MasterclassShake things up this Valentines and join us for a relaxed hands‐on cocktail masterclass in the unique surroundings of The Portsmouth Distillery.Whether youre celebrating with a partner a friend or treating yourself this experience is all about great drinks…
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Historic Fort CumberlandGet ready for an unforgettable evening at the Portsmouth Distillery experience top‐notch live comedy in the heart of the historic Fort Cumberland. Comedy The Fort Drinks & Cocktails: Our bars will be open all night serving fresh…
Performed by a phenomenal cast of Irish musicians the show is packed full of classics like Whiskey in the Jar The Irish Rover and Rocky Road to Dublin guaranteed to get your toes tapping as they bring the joy of this…
Visit the magnificent historic ships HMS Victory, HMS Warrior 1860 and the Mary Rose as well as the fascinating Mary Rose Museum, Royal Naval Museum and Action Stations, an interactive attraction on the modern‐day Navy.Live and breathe our nation's naval heritage through three of the most important warships…
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…
Welcome to Explosion, museum of Naval Firepower, situated on the Gosport side of Portsmouth Harbour, Hampshire, UK ‐ tracing Naval ordnance from the Battle of Trafalgar to the Gulf War.Explosion, The Museum of Naval Firepower is an award winning, hands on, interactive museum telling the story of naval…
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…
Action Stations at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard takes you to the heart of today's modern Royal Navy. From the action movie Command Approved PG shown in our state of the art 275 seat cinema to the true to life helicopter, weapons and operations room simulators you'll soon find…
Built in 1544, the Castle was part of a series of fortifications constructed by Henry VIII around England's coasts to protect the country from invaders.Henry VIII ordered that Southsea Castle be built to defend Portsmouth and it harbour. Since then the Castle has been guarding the city for…
Want to see what other attractions to visit when in Southsea? See our list of attractions in Southsea, including theme parks, castles, historic houses, zoos and many more family days out.
