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| Portsmouth Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see photo_7 Portsmouth is an island city on the coast of Southern England, and because of its sheltered location (The Isle of Wight protects it from the winds of the South and Portsdown hill protect it from the North). The weather is milder than other parts of England. The average daily temperature is 20°C during the summer months, falling to 12°C in winter. Rainfall is lower than the national average and snow is very rare the last big fall being 1982. Portsmouth has daily Ferry crossings to France, Spain, Jersey and Guernsey. Crossings to the Isle of Wight are ever 30 minutes or so depending on how you want to go. The car ferry runs every 30 minutes, the catamaran runs every 20 and the Hovercraft runs every 15 minutes. The Solent has a reputation as one of the Worlds most popular sailing venues. During August each year you can see the boats racing during Cowes’s week from the sea front at Southsea. Global Challenge 2004/2005 left from Portsmouth on Sunday 3rd October 2004, 12 identical 72ft ocean racing yachts sailed from Portsmouth. They will finish at Portsmouth on the 17th July 2005. If you like sailing you will love Portsmouth. With its historic ships, castles, forts and museums, you can explore the heritage of Maritime England. At Portsmouth's Royal Dockyard - home of the Royal Navy for centuries displays three famous ships from the history of sea warfare. In 1545 Henry VIII's flagship the 'Mary Rose' sank before his eyes in Portsmouth Harbour on its way to fight the French. It was recovered from the seabed in 1982 and now you can see her for yourself at the Historic Dockyard as well as HMS Victory the flagship of Lord Nelson, see the spot where Nelson died. The Dockyard is also home to HMS Warrior, The Royal Naval Museum, the Dockyard Apprentice Exhibition and Action Stations. From the Seafront in Southsea you can walk along the Millennium path, which takes you around Old Portsmouth and its fishing port, along to Gunwharf Quays where the old and the new come together. You can shop at over 85 designer outlets, eat at one of 20 or so bars & restaurants, or go to the cinema. Other attractions in Portsmouth include Henry VIII Castle, Charles Dickens Birthplace, The Round Towers, D-Day Museum, The Pyramids, Fort Nelson, Royal Marines Museum, The Submarine museum, Portchester castle, Port Solent, Continental Ferries, and many more. _________Sights Edit This photo Portsmouth is home to Nelson's Flagship HMS Victory, also the Mary Rose & HMS Warrior. Other attractions in Portsmouth include Gun wharf Quays, Henry VIII Castle, Charles Dickens Birthplace, The Round Towers, D-Day Museum, The Pyramids, Fort Nelson, Royal Marines Museum, The Submarine museum, Portchester castle, Port Solent, Continental Ferries, and many more. The Isle of Wight is 10 minutes away by Hovercraft. Display all or display just: Palaces Parks, Gardens and Zoos Show best rated on top | Show in alphabetical order [Add Sight] Historic Dockyard Edit This Visit the magnificent historic ships HMS Victory, HMS Warrior 1860 and the Mary Rose as well as the fascinating Mary Rose Museum, Royal Naval Museum and Action Stations, an interactive attraction on the modern-day Navy. Find out more about Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and its many treasures on the web site, or plan a visit. type: Palaces World66 rating: [rate it] zipcode: PO1 3LJ address: College Road, HM Naval Base, url: www.flagship.org.uk openings: Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is open every day (except Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day). 24th March 2005 to October 2005 - 10.00am to 5.30pm November to March - 10.00am to 5.00pm tel: General Enquiries - 023 9286 1533 Fort Cumberland Edit This This is probably the finest example of a five sided 18th century bastioned fort. It dates from 1740 but was extensively rebuilt between 1785 - 1820. The fort is designed to be as low as possible but still allow the gun batteries to fire. It was used by the Royal Marines until 1973. type: Palaces World66 rating: [rate it] zipcode: PO4 9LD address: Cumberland Road, Eastney, Portsmouth Hampshire url: www.hants.gov.uk tel: 01732 77800 Langstone Harbour Edit This Langstone Harbour is the centre of three linked harbours on Hampshire's southeast coast, with Portsmouth Harbour to the west and Chichester Harbour to the east. The harbour is important for its environmental designations, and commercial shipping, fishing and recreational boating have been supported in the harbour for many years. Langstone Harbour is an internationally important wildlife site and crucially, an area of real wilderness alongside a major city. Food rich mudflats and saltmarshes support huge flocks of wading birds and wildfowl and rare seabirds nest on its islands. more.. type: Parks, Gardens and Zoos World66 rating: [rate it] email: harbourmaster@langstoneharbour.org.uk address: Langstone Harbour url: www.langstoneharbour.org.uk openings: See website tel: 02392 463419 Marwell Zoo Edit This see some of the most beautiful and interesting animals in the world. Marwell has 200 different species from tropical frogs to big cats, from little lovebirds to awesome ostrich. Marwell is a delightful setting for our precious rare animals and it’s a great day out for everyone. There are many favourites including meerkats, penguins, zebra, rhino, tigers and hippo. Seeing them close-up can be a breathtaking experience. The zoo is set in 100 acres of landscaped Hampshire woodland and can be enjoyed in any season of the year. Saunter round or take a trip on our free road train, more.. type: Parks, Gardens and Zoos World66 rating: [rate it] zipcode: SO21 1JH address: Colden Common,Winchester Hampshire url: www.marwell.org.uk Spitbank Fort Edit This A massive man-made island, sitting a mile offshore from Portsmouth Harbour, Spitbank Fort is one of the most unusual military buildings ever constructed and one of the most unique venues to be found anywhere.Virtually unaltered since 1870, Spitbank Fort offers an unrivalled atmosphere and some of the most spectacular views in the UK. Whether you are looking for a memorable Sunday Lunch, or a totally unique party venue, Spitbank Fort offers an experience that will leave people talking. type: Palaces World66 rating: [rate it] zipcode: po16 0py email: info@spitbankfort.co.uk address: Town Quay House 99 Gosport Road Fareham url: www.spitbankfort.co.uk openings: See website tel: 01329 242077 Southsea Castle Edit This 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. Barely was the work completed when Henry VIII's flagship, the Mary Rose, tragically sank in front of the Castle. During the English Civil War, nearly a century later, the Castle was captured for the only time in its history, by Parliamentarian forces. type: Palaces World66 rating: [rate it] zipcode: PO5 3PA email: enquiries@southseacastle.co.uk address: Clarence Esplanade,Southsea url: www.southseacastle.co.uk openings: April-September 10am-5.30pm tel: + 44 (0)23 9282 7261 Portchester castle Edit This photo Discover 2000 year's of history at this magnificent coastal castle. Situated two miles to the east of Fareham, Portchester has grown up around the approaches to Portchester Castle. The Romans built a naval base here in the third century to guard against attack and today the walls are the most complete remaining example of their fortifications in northern Europe. There are spectacular views over Portsmouth Harbour and the remains of the Castle from the top of the Norman Keep. Inside the Castle is a fascinating interactive exhibition of England under Roman control, which is more.. type: Palaces World66 rating: [rate it] address: Castle Street, Portchester url: www.fareham.gov.uk openings: 1 April to 30 September - 10.00 am to 6.00 pm 1 October to 31 March - 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Closed: 24th - 26th December and 1st January Charles Dickens Birthplace Edit This The famous writer Charles Dickens was born in this modest house in Portsmouth, England in 1812. The house has miraculously survived and is now preserved as a museum furnished in the style of 1809 which is when John and Elizabeth Dickens set up the first home of their married life there. type: Palaces World66 rating: [rate it] zipcode: PO1 4QL email: info@charlesdickensbirthplace.co.uk address: 393 Old Commercial Road, Portsmouth url: www.charlesdickensbirthplace.co.uk openings: April-September 10am-5.30pm tel: +44 (0)23 9282 7261 D-Day Museum Edit This D-Day Museum and Overlord EmbroideryThe D-Day Museum was opened in 1984 to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of D-Day. Its centrepiece is the magnificent Overlord Embroidery commissioned by Lord Dulverton of Batsford (1915-92) as a tribute to the sacrifice and heroism of those men and women who took part in Operation Overlord. The Museum was extended in 1994 for D-Day 50. type: Palaces World66 rating: [rate it] zipcode: PO5 3NT email: info@ddaymuseum.co.uk address: Clarence Esplanade Southsea url: www.ddaymuseum.co.uk openings: Open daily except 24-26 December April - October 10.00am - 5.30pm November - March 10.00am - 5.00pm tel: (023) 9282 7261 _________Bars and Cafes Edit This photo The Hole in the Wall, Great Southsea Street, Southsea This pub is probably the best pub in Southsea. It serves a good array of real ales from the Oakleaf Brewery ( http://www.oakleafbrewing.co.uk/), has a good range of hearty but simple bar meals, and the regulars are really friendly. Its small, cosy, the music is quiet. Much like a village pub but in the City. Well worth a visit. http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/show.shtml/3339/Hole_in_The_Wall/Southsea You can find it here: http://www.streetmap.co.uk/streetmap.dll?G2M?X=464021&Y=99327&A=Y&Z=1 |