Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
(http://www.historicdockya...). Located in the naval base, the Historic Dockyard has a number of historic ships including the Mary Rose, HMS Victory and HMS Warrior 1860. In the Historic Dockyard is also Royal Naval Museum and Action Stations - an interactive look at the navy of today. There is a great old pub outside of Dockyard called the Ship Anson, worth a try. Portsmouth Visitor Information Centre can be found adjacent to the visitor entrance of the Dockyard.The Spinnaker Tower, Gunwharf Quays, Telephone: +44 23 9285 7520, (http://www.spinnakertower...). Open every day from 10AM-6PM until 10PM on Saturdays and every day during Jul and Aug. This striking and highly-visible £21 million landmark tower rises some 170 m above the redeveloping harbour of Portsmouth, symbolising the wind filling a spinnaker sail. Visitors can use the tower to view from 3 levels: at 100 m, 105 m and 115 m. A high-speed internal lift takes you to the top. Admission adult £7.00, child £5.50, concessions £6.20.
Southsea Castle
(http://www.portsmouthmuse...). 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.Southsea Seafront - 4 miles of seafront promenade backed by gorgeous green spaces and gardens.
Royal Marines Museum
Southsea, Tel: 023 9281 9385 Fax: 023 9283 8420 E-mail: [email protected], (http://www.royalmarinesmu...). Open every day except Dec. 23-25 and Boxing day 10AM-5PM. Discover the exciting story of the Royal Marines brought to life with dramatic and interactive displays. The Museum is in what was one of the most stately Officers' Messes in England, built in the 1860s with beautiful ceilings, huge paintings and a grand staircase.Portsmouth's Cathedrals
Portsmouth is home to two cathedrals, St Thomas' in Old Portsmouth Anglican and St John's in the City Centre Catholic.D-Day Museum
(http://www.portsmouthmuse...). Open every day except 24-26 Dec. Apr-Oct 10AM-5.30PM; Nov-Mar 10AM-5PM. A fitting tribute to the sacrifice of the men & women who took part in the D-Day landings.Blue Reef Aquarium
Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Tel 023 9287 5222, (http://www.bluereefaquari...). Open every day except Christmas 10AM-5PM Nov-Feb until 4PM. Take an undersea safari at the aquarium on the seafront.Southsea model village seafront
Southsea Rose garden
Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum
393 Old Commercial Road, (http://www.portsmouthmuse...). Open every day from mid Apr-Dec 10AM-5:30PM. The famous writer Charles Dickens was born in this modest house in Portsmouth, England in 1812.Cumberland House Natural History Museum
City Museum & Records Office
(http://www.portsmouthmuse...). Home of the new Arthur Conan Doyle and Sherlock Holmes exhibition "A Study in Sherlock".Spitbank Fort
(http://www.spitbankfort.co.uk/). Located in the middle of the Solent is this man-made fort, built to defend Portsmouth in the 1800's. Take a trip out for a party night or Sunday dinner.Royal Garrison Church
a roofless English Heritage property.