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At the heart of the city is Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Here you can explore the Home of Nelson's flagship H.M.S victory, Also the Mary Rose & H.M.S Warrior. Other attractions in Portsmouth include Gunwharf Quays, Charles Dickens birthplace, the D-Day Museum featuring the Overlord Embroidery , Southsea Castle built in the reign of Henry VIII, the Royal Marines Museum, and Portsmouth Cathedral.The Round Towers, The Pyramids, Fort Nelson, Royal Marines Museum, The Submarine museum, Portchester castle, Port Solent where you can shop and eat, Continental Ferries, and many more.The Isle of Wight is 10 minutes away by Hovercraft.
You can take a harbour tour to see the naval ships, boats leave from various points on Portsmouth and Southsea's water front.
Portsmouth has its own resort area, Southsea, offering four miles of beach and promenade, rent a deck chair sit back and enjoy the views of the Solent. Walk along the promenade and see the gardens,amusements and piers. You can take an undersea safari at the Blue Reef Aquarium or swim at the Pyramids with their flumes, fun pools, and waves machines.
If you would like to shop, then Portsmouth City Centre and Southsea offer an excellent selection of shops from high street names to independent retailers .There is also Gunwharf Quays, a world-class waterfront out-let shopping and leisure development. The Spinnaker Tower is also situated here.This is a new attraction that soars 170m into the air. Completed in 2005, the tower has three observation decks at the top and provides a view of the city and offers spectacular views over the Isle of Wight and the South coast. |