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Portsdown Hill

Name: Portsdown Hill
Address: north of Portsmouth Harbour
Rating: 4.5

310 Reviews

#8 of 95 things to do in Portsmouth

Sights & Landmarks, Historic Walking Areas, Historic Sites

north of Portsmouth Harbour, Portsmouth, England

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“Great views”

From the top of this hill there are fantastic views across the Solent. There is a whole series of... read more

Reviewed 3 days ago

Michael C

Derby, United Kingdom

“Fantastic views ”

You can make out the isle of wight from this vantage point, not sure what we were seeing though... read more

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

rayrest

via mobile

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4.5 310 reviews

Excellent57%
Very good34%
Average7%
Poor1%
Terrible1%

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“burger van”(42 reviews)

“isle of wight”(64 reviews)

“ice cream van”(7 reviews)

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north of Portsmouth Harbour, Portsmouth, England

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Michael C

Derby, United Kingdom

1722465

Reviewed 3 days ago

Great views

From the top of this hill there are fantastic views across the Solent. There is a whole series of forts along the hillside, some of which are open to the public. In addition, there is a large, 120feet high, monument to Admiral Lord Nelson

Thank Michael C

rayrest

3118751

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Fantastic views

You can make out the isle of wight from this vantage point, not sure what we were seeing though. Still fantastic veiws.

Thank rayrest

David K

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

The South Coasts best Views

Well worth a stop to see the views of the Solent and Portsea Island, Stop off for a burger at Mick's Monster Burgers, bring your full appetite

Thank David K

Liz A

264

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

great views and lots of history

a great stroll along the hill with fantastic views over portsmouth and gosport harbours with the isle of wight in the distance. Lots of history to take in.

Thank Liz A

madherbie

melplash

4024

Reviewed September 15, 2018

very interesting

well laid out attraction with lots to do.amazing collection of arms from around the world well worth a visit.

1 Thank madherbie

Andrea P

Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

238

Reviewed September 1, 2018 via mobile

Cracking views

Visiting the area was told to pop up. We parked in the free car park - past the Churchill pub. The views are amazing. As recommended also had a chilli relish burger from Micks burgger van(I think) we'll worth a trip. Can continue down into...More

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Billy G

Reviewed August 22, 2018

Micks Burger Van Open 24/7/364.

Open 24/7/364. !/4 Pounder. 1/2 Pounder & 3/4 Pounder Monster Burgers for those that are really hungry all the usual Burger Van extras & accompaniments.

1 Thank Billy G

Travel_Teddybears

Glasgow, United Kingdom

461366

Reviewed August 19, 2018

Surprising views

We were driven up here by a friend and we stopped for an ice cream. The views from the Hill are marvellous and on a clear sunny August day we could see all the way to the Isle of Wight. The old barracks were very...More

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shabbyNorfolk

norfolk

14945

Reviewed August 19, 2018

A hidden gem

4 of us found this place after we went too some friends stay few days. What a gem and free enterance.five hours we walked round,how this was built hundreds years ago takes your breath away.just hard work and sweat.please Go and sea children catered for...More

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Pauline C

Murcia, Spain

16348

Reviewed August 8, 2018 via mobile

Great views

A sunny day and a country drive brought me to Portsdown Hill. Views of Portsmouth and Isle of Wight.you can see the Spinnaker and so much more. I pulled onto roadside pull in as car park was full. Great photo opportunity On drive back, stopped...More

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