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Portsmouth : Sightseeing and Attractions

Southsea Castle A 16th century structure, Southsea Castle was built by Henry VIII to protect Portsmouth and a foreign invasion in an age of artillery warfare. Your tour includes a 19th century tunnel unusually conducted by a ghost!.. more Admission: £2.50 Adults £1.50 Children Address: Southsea Castle, Clarence Esplanade, Portsmouth, Hampshire Postcode: PO5 3PA Street Map Contact: PH + 44 (0)23 9282 7261

The Royal Garrison Church Built in the 13th century, the Royal Garrison Church was struck by a bomb in WWII. Although the roof was never rebuilt, you can still visit beautiful stained glass windows, chancel, interesting memorial plaques and the choir stalls... more Admission: Free entry Address: Royal Garrison Church, Grand Parade, Portsmouth, Hampshire Postcode: PO1 2NJ Street Map Contact: PH 02392 378291

Portsmouth Cathedral Portsmouth Cathedral or the Anglican Cathedral of St. Thomas is a medieval church located in Old Portsmouth. Granted cathedral status in the 20th century, this historic attraction has witnessed Portsmouth's most turbulent events... more Address: Portsmouth Cathedral, St Thomas Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire Postcode: PO1 2HH Street Map Contact: PH (023) 9282 3300

The Square Tower One of the most popular landmarks in Portsmouth, this historic attraction was built by Henry VIII as part of Portsmouth's refortifications. Originally a gun platform, the Square Tower also served as a residence, magazine and storage. .. more Address: Broad Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire Postcode: PO1

King James' Gate Rebuilt in 1687, this historic gate protected Portsmouth's genteel residents from the disreputable sailors of the Point. .. more Admission: Free entry Address: King James' Gate, Portsmouth, Hampshire Postcode: PO1 2EJ Street Map

Blue Reef Aquarium The Blue Reef Aquarium is a showcase for a range of wildlife from the underwater world. There's the Blue Reef Nursery, a breeding ground for aquatic life from native sharks to cuttle fish and tree frogs. Kids will love the blaze of colour of the tropical coral reef or watching otters slide in and out of the water. Other species you may expect to find here are eels, shrimp, lobster, crabs, cuttlefish, sea horses, cane toads, the toxic poison frog and many more. Admission: £6.95 Adults £4.50 Children Address: Blue Reef Aquarium, Clarence Esplanade, Portsmouth, Hampshire Postcode: PO5 3PB Street Map Contact: PH 023 9287 5222 Website: http://www.bluereefaquarium.co.uk/

Portsmouth Natural History Museum For all those interested in natural history, this museum celebrates the biodiversity of Portsmouth wildlife and the range of habitats in the area. The museum provides a microscopic view into the mudflats, marshes, seashores, woodland, grassland as well as the developed areas of the city which all attract a variety of species. You'll can also visit the Victorian Museum, the aquarium and butterfly house or find out more about Portsmouth's geology. Address: Portsmouth Natural History Museum, Cumberland Hous, Portsmouth, Hampshire Postcode: PO4 9RF Street Map Contact: PH (023) 9282 7261 Website: http://www.portsmouthnaturalhistory.co.uk/

D-Day Museum The D-Day Museum in Southsea is dedicated to the momentous Overlord Operation of WWII. It involved some 3 million troops and was the largest seaborne invasion in history. Twelve Allied nations crossed the English Channel to invade Normandy in a battle which would take two months before success in capturing the territory. It was this operation which caused the fall of Paris and the liberation of Europe. The D-Day Museum's pride of joy is the Overlord Embroidery. A similar tribute to the Bayeux Tapestry, the Overlord Embroidery is composed of 34 panels which depict the Blitz, wartime production, planning for attack and the invasion. The work was commission by Lord Dulverton and made by the Royal School of Needlework. It is 82 metres in length and took 20 embroiderers five years to complete. In the D-Day Museum you'll also be able to witness archive film footage, eye witness accounts, factory life and a local section, 'Portsmouth Memories' dedicated to the locals and the part they played at this historic time. Address: D-Day Museum and Overlord Embroidery, Clarence Esp, Portsmouth, Hampshire Postcode: PO5 3NT Street Map Website: http://www.ddaymuseum.co.uk/

Royal Marines Museum The Royal Marines Museum is housed in a stately Officer's Mess which was built in the 1860's. The history of the Royal Marines dates to 1664 when the first Marine Regiment was created. On your tour you'll see one of the largest medal collections in the world, the Mountbatten Room an opulent dining hall seemingly funded by the slip of an officer's pen and the Eastney Fort East, a Victorian coastal artillery fort. You'll also discover more about the marines in action in the World Wars, Falklands, Afghanistan, Iraq and how one determined woman, Hannah Snell deceived them all and obtained her wish to serve as a marine in an age when women had no part in the armed forces. Admission: £4.75 Adults Address: The Royal Marines Museum, Portsmouth, Hampshire Postcode: PO4 9PX Street Map Contact: PH 02392 819385 Website: http://www.royalmarinesmuseum.co.uk/

Portsmouth City Museum This museum features the living history of Portsmouth with a 17th century bedchamber, a 19th century dockyard worker's kitchen, a Victorian parlour, a 1930's kitchen and dining room, and a 1950's living room. There's also a “Portsmouth at Play” gallery which focuses on the development of Southsea as a leisure resort. Changing exhibitions range from photography and fine art to technology. Admission: Free entry Address: Portsmouth City Museum, Museum Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire Postcode: PO1 2LJ Street Map Contact: PH +44 (0)23 9282 7261 Website: http://www.portsmouthmuseums.co.uk/

The Historic Dockyard of the Royal Naval Base Winner of the UK Large Visitor Attraction Award in 2005, the Historic Dockyard is Portsmouth's premier tourist attraction. Attractions here include the Mary Rose - a 16th century warship, the HMS Victory - the flagship in the Battle of Trafalgar and HMS Warrior - the first iron hulled battleship in the world... more Admission: £15.50 Adults £12.50 Children Address: Historic Dockyard Visitor Centre, College Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire Postcode: PO1 3LJ Street Map Contact: PH 023 9286 1533 Website: http://www.flagship.org.uk/welcome.html

Spinnaker Tower Located in the Gunwharf Quays, the Spinnaker Tower rises to 165 metres and provides viewing platforms at 100m, 105m and 110m. As long as you've no problems with vertigo, you'll enjoy the ride in the external glass lift. Alternatively, you can take the high speed internal lift which will take you to the second viewing platform in a mere 2 seconds! Admission: £5.95 Adults £4.80 Children Address: The Spinnaker Tower, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, Hampshire Postcode: PO1 3TT Street Map Contact: PH +44 (0)2392 857520 Website: http://www.spinnakertower.co.uk/home.htm

Portsmouth Tourist Information Centre An excellent centre, the Portsmouth Visitor Information Centre has achieved the Charter Standard three times. There are two easily located tourist information offices in Portsmouth. One is at the entrance to the Historic Dockyard and the other is next to the Blue Reef Aquarium. If you plan to visit the D-Day Museum or the attractions at the Historic Dockyard buying your tickets from the Portsmouth Visitor Centre will give you a 10% discount. The Portsmouth Visitor Information Centre also offers free guided tours of the Guildhall on Mondays at 10am and Wednesdays at 11.30am. If you'd like to walk the Millennium Trail and tour the historic Old Portsmouth and Gunwharf Quays, the Portsmouth Visitor Information Centre hires out handsets for £5. Address: Portsmouth Visitor Information Service, Clarence E, Portsmouth, Hampshire Postcode: PO5 3PB Street Map Contact: PH +44 (0)23 9282 6722 Website: http://www.visitportsmouth.co.uk/index.htm

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