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45°F 7°C
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Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Ollie #1 of 26 attractions in Portsmouth
4.5 of 5 stars 376 reviews

Visit the world famous historic ships at the home of the Royal Navy. Go aboard HMS Victory, HMS Warrior 1860and see the Mary Rose Museum for the best day out in the South of... more »

Attraction type  Specialty Museums; History Museums; Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks; Military Bases/ Facilities; Military Museums; Historic Sites
Distance  0.7 miles from city center
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HMS Warrior 1860
Ollie #2 of 26 attractions in Portsmouth
4.5 of 5 stars 90 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.7 miles from city center
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Spinnaker Tower
Ollie #3 of 26 attractions in Portsmouth
4.5 of 5 stars 261 reviews

Type: Observation Decks/ Towers Cost: Fee Gunwharf Quays Portsmouth PO1 3TT England +44 (0)23 9285 7520 Fax: +44 (0)23 9285 7539 http://spinnakert... more »

Attraction type  Observation Decks/ Towers
Distance  0.8 miles from city center
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Royal Naval Museum
Ollie #4 of 26 attractions in Portsmouth
4.5 of 5 stars 24 reviews
Attraction type  Military Museums; Specialty Museums
Distance  0.7 miles from city center
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Portchester Castle
Ollie #5 of 26 attractions in Portsmouth
4.5 of 5 stars 62 reviews
Attraction type  Castles
Distance  2.8 miles from city center
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Royal Marines Museum
Ollie #6 of 26 attractions in Portsmouth
4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Attraction type  Military Museums
Distance  1.7 miles from city center
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Portsmouth City Museum
Ollie #7 of 26 attractions in Portsmouth
4.5 of 5 stars 18 reviews

The City Museum is the museum of and for the people of Portsmouth. There are temporary exhibition galleries, which have a frequently changing parade of fascinating shows on a wide... more »

Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  0.6 miles from city center
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D-Day Museum
Ollie #8 of 26 attractions in Portsmouth
4 of 5 stars 45 reviews
Owner description: Portsmouth's D-Day Museum is Britain's only museum dedicated solely to covering all aspects of the D-Day landings in Normandy, France, on 6 June 1944....... more » Owner description: Portsmouth's D-Day Museum is Britain's only museum dedicated solely to covering all aspects of the D-Day landings in Normandy, France, on 6 June 1944. D-Day was a turning point in the Second World War, and a moment when the course of world events depended on the Allied troops taking part. Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother opened the Museum in June 1984, on the 40th Anniversary of D-Day. The Museum’s centrepiece is the magnificent Overlord Embroidery. At 272 feet (83 metres) in length, this is the world’s longest embroidery of its kind, and the Twentieth Century equivalent of the Bayeux Tapestry. It was 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. Designed by artist Sandra Lawrence, the Embroidery took five years to complete. An accompanying multi-language audio commentary brings the events of the Embroidery to life. The Museum's unique and dramatic film show uses archive film to create a moving experience that captures the wartime atmosphere. Extensive displays of personal memorabilia, maps, uniforms, vehicles and other historic artefacts complete your visit to the D-Day Museum. Full size dioramas include the map room at the Allied headquarters at Southwick House, and a Horsa glider that has landed in Normandy. A real LCVP landing craft is on display, as is a rare Beach Armoured Recovery Vehicle (BARV) tank.Please see our website for more details. « less
Attraction type  Specialty Museums; Military Museums
Distance  1.3 miles from city center
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The Square Tower
Ollie #9 of 26 attractions in Portsmouth
4.5 of 5 stars 13 reviews

The Square Tower at Old Portsmouth, was built during the reign of HenryVII in 1494. It was originally part of the sea defences of the expanding naval port city of Portsmouth. The... more »

Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.9 miles from city center
Portsdown Hill
Ollie #10 of 26 attractions in Portsmouth
4 of 5 stars 35 reviews

Portsdown Hill is located 5miles from city centre of Portsmouth near the Cosham area of Portsmouth. It has a great view of the whole of Portsmouth. You can see the sea, the red... more »

Attraction type  Historic Sites; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
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Staunton Park
Ollie #11 of 26 attractions in Portsmouth
4.5 of 5 stars 24 reviews
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  5.6 miles from city center
The Mary Rose Ship Hall and Exhibition
Ollie #12 of 26 attractions in Portsmouth
4 of 5 stars 35 reviews
Attraction type  Museums; Ships
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Southsea Castle
Ollie #13 of 26 attractions in Portsmouth
4 of 5 stars 38 reviews
Attraction type  Castles
Distance  0.7 miles from city center
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Portsmouth Natural History Museum
Ollie #14 of 26 attractions in Portsmouth
4 of 5 stars 18 reviews
Owner description: The Portsmouth Natural History Museum gives visitors a close view of a wide range of local wildlife including marinelife (at the aquarium) and...... more » Owner description: The Portsmouth Natural History Museum gives visitors a close view of a wide range of local wildlife including marinelife (at the aquarium) and butterflies. « less
Attraction type  Natural History Museums; Aquariums
Distance  1.6 miles from city center
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Fort Brockhurst
Ollie #15 of 26 attractions in Portsmouth
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews

  Fort Brockhurst is one of a number of forts built in the 1850's-1860's known as Palmerston Forts.  These were built to protect Portsmouth and its naval base from French... more »

Attraction type  Military Bases/ Facilities
Distance  2.8 miles from city center
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New Theatre Royal
Ollie #16 of 26 attractions in Portsmouth
4.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Theaters
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
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Charles Dickens' Birthplace
Ollie #17 of 26 attractions in Portsmouth
3.5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Attraction type  Specialty Museums
Distance  0.6 miles from city center
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Blue Reef Aquarium Portsmouth
Ollie #18 of 26 attractions in Portsmouth
3.5 of 5 stars 39 reviews
Owner description: Take the ultimate undersea safari at the Blue Reef Aquarium in Portsmouth. Enjoy close encounters with everything from tropical sharks to fascinating...... more » Owner description: Take the ultimate undersea safari at the Blue Reef Aquarium in Portsmouth. Enjoy close encounters with everything from tropical sharks to fascinating frogs and adorable otters! « less
Attraction type  Aquariums
Distance  1.3 miles from city center
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Clarence Pier
Ollie #19 of 26 attractions in Portsmouth
3.5 of 5 stars 34 reviews
Attraction type  Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks
Distance  1.0 miles from city center
Tall Ship Experience
Ollie #20 of 26 attractions in Portsmouth
5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Owner description: Join us for a Tall Ship Experience Day and enjoy a great day out sailing on board a stunning tall ship. A tall ship sailing experience day costs £145...... more » Owner description: Join us for a Tall Ship Experience Day and enjoy a great day out sailing on board a stunning tall ship. A tall ship sailing experience day costs £145 per person including lunch. « less
Attraction type  Ships
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