Portsmouth is the United Kingdoms premier maritime port and, with it’s seaside resort of Southsea, a world-class visitor destination. There is everything in Portsmouth to keep you entertained and interested.

The City of Portsmouth has been inhabited since about 300AD, by the Romans, who built the nearby castle in Portchester, however, most of its illustrious history starts in the 12^th century.

The City is crammed with history, a must visit is to Flagship Portsmouth where you can climb aboard the first Iron warship, HMS Warrior, and Nelsons flagship, HMS Victory. Also splendidly preserved is Henry VIII’s prize and joy, the Mary Rose that can be viewed in a specially designed warehouse. But Portsmouth isn’t just about ships, Southsea Castle, built in 1544 to protect Portsmouth from the French still guards the entrance to the city. The D-Day Museum commemorates and explains an occasion in Portsmouth's past which was of mammoth international importance - the Allied invasion of Europe on 6 June 1944. 

If you just want to let your hair down then The Pyramids Centre is the place for you – a water park, set in a tropical paradise with water flumes, wave machine and poolside restaurants – all at a tropical 29 degrees C.

A Night Out

The Portsmouth nightlife matches, in every way, things to do during the day. The Kings Theatre, built in 1907 is always a family favourite and the Guildhall hosts many international stars and shows.