Portsmouth

Gunwharf Quays

Is a great place to eat and drink over 20 bars & restaurants, many with waterfront views but can be a little pricey

Southsea Common
Clarence Parade

Relax on Southsea Common with a picnic.

Clarence Pier
Clarence Esplanade

A small fairground close to the hoverport with rides and amusement arcades.

The Bandstand
c/o Portsmouth Visitor Information, Clarence Esp,

Listen to live music at The Bandstand every Sunday in the summer.

Guildhall Walk
Civic Centre Rd

Where you will find bars such as walkabout, yates and wetherspoons, and clubs route 66 and babylon. strictly for 18-30s.

If you like a bit of nightlife, there are four parts of town you should visit;

Renaissance Trail around the Millennium Promenade

Follow the Renaissance Trail around the Millennium Promenade, a self-guided walk with information along the way, just look out for the chain in the pavement.

Albert Road

Is has a fair few student pubs, wine bars and cafe-bars, not to mention the numerous indian restaurants.

Palmerston Road

The lesser known but nicer area of Southsea is Palmerston Road - some bars and good restaurants.

League 1 football

Watch Portsmouth F.C, play League 1 football at Fratton Park.

Liquid & Envy

Is also close to the guildhall just across from portsmouth & southsea station.

The University of Portsmouth (http://www.port.ac.uk/) is a modern university with a population of about 20,000 students. Portsmouth is also home to Highbury College (http://www.highbury.ac.uk/).