Portsmouth Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Hampshire, England
About Portsmouth
The majority of the city of Portsmouth lies on Portsea Island, though it is separated from the mainland only by a roughly 30-m wide stretch of seawater, so is perhaps more accurately thought of as a peninsula. Historically, Portsmouth has long been an important naval port and builds on its rich heritage with memorials, museums, trails and the fascinating Historic Dockyard. It has4mi (6.4km)of seafront, including pebbled beaches. It is a university city, home to the University of Portsmouth, and has a large multicultural student population. Portsmouth has a population of 200,000 people and is the most densely populated city in the UK, outside of certain parts of London. The entire Portsmouth Urban Area is home to more than 442,000 people.
Top Attractions in Portsmouth
Explore the best things to see and do in Portsmouth:
- ★Blue Reef Aquarium
- ★Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum
- ★City Museum & Records Office
- ★Clarence Pier
- ★Cumberland House Natural History Museum
- ★D-Day Museum
- ★Eastney Beam Engine House
- ★Ernest Smith Clock Tower
Where to Eat in Portsmouth
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴abarbistro
- 🍴Becketts Southsea
- 🍴Britannia Fish and Chips
- 🍴Jenny's Restaurants
- 🍴North End Cafe
- 🍴Nut Cafe Restaurant
Where to Stay in Portsmouth
- 🏨Bed and Breakfast at No3
- 🏨Duke of Buckingham
- 🏨Florence House Hotel and Somerset House Hotel
- 🏨Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays
- 🏨Ibis Portsmouth Centre
- 🏨Pembroke Park Hotel
Portsmouth Travel Guide Sections
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