Why people love visiting friendly Portsmouth
Take a holiday to Portsmouth and enjoy the area's museums, history and monuments. Travellers to this welcoming city praise the bars, restaurants and theatres. With a holiday rental, you get a home away from home – many rentals offer full kitchens and outdoor grills for some home cooking.
Sightseeing in and around Portsmouth
Do you want to discover things to do while you're in town? Venture out of your holiday home and check out everything that makes Portsmouth a fun spot to go on holiday. These are some of the most popular attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Clarence Pier (1.1 mi / 1.7 km)
- Isle of Wight Zoo (9.8 mi / 15.8 km)
- Sandown Pier (10.5 mi / 17 km)
- Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary (13.3 mi / 21.4 km)
- Isle of Wight Owl and Falconry Centre (14 mi / 22.5 km)
- Marwell Zoo (15.7 mi / 25.3 km)
Exploring the natural features in Portsmouth
Whether you're looking for adventure or just want to appreciate the scenery, Portsmouth is a great place to get outside. Here are some of the area’s most enchanting sights, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- New Forest National Park (23.8 mi / 38.2 km)
- Southsea Beach (1.7 mi / 2.7 km)
- Eastney Beach (2.5 mi / 4.1 km)
- Stokes Bay Beach (2.9 mi / 4.7 km)
- Hayling Island West Beach (3.7 mi / 6 km)
- Ryde Beach (5.4 mi / 8.7 km)
Transport to and around Portsmouth
Fly into Southampton (SOU), the closest airport, located 15.7 mi (25.3 km) from the city centre.
If you're travelling by train, Portsmouth & Southsea Station, Portsmouth (PME-Portsmouth and Southsea Train Station) and Portsmouth Harbour Station are the main stations that serve the city.