Southsea
Portsmouth





Popular places to visit

Southsea Castle
Located in a dramatic waterfront setting, this historic fort was once the first line of English defense and is now a fascinating museum.

Kings Theatre
Enjoy a performance at Kings Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in Portsmouth. Amble around this relaxing area's waterfront and enjoy its lively bars.

Clarence Pier
Families flock to Portsmouth's waterside amusement park, where exhilarating activities include a high ropes course, roller coasters and a huge indoor play area.

Southsea Hoverport
Explore the waterfront in Portsmouth with a trip to Southsea Hoverport. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.

The D-Day Story
This insightful and interactive museum commemorates the heroism of the Allied forces, many of whom set off from Portsmouth to storm the beaches of Normandy in 1944.

Royal Marines Museum
The Royal Navy's elite military unit is celebrated and remembered on the grounds of a stunning Victorian building facing the waterfront.
Things to do

Portsmouth: Historic Dockyard Ultimate Explorer Ticket

From Portsmouth: Isle of Wight Day Tour by Bus and Ferry

Osborne House-A driver guided tour of Victoria's Island Paradise

Portsmouth: Old Portsmouth Historical Walking Tour

Brewery Tour and Beer Tasting in the Isle of Wight

Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Portsmouth
Top hotels in Southsea

Southsea Rocks Hotel
Reviewed on Aug 4, 2025

ibis budget Portsmouth
Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

The Queens Hotel
Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

Southseaa Inn
Reviewed on Jul 24, 2025

Meon Valley Hotel, Golf & Country Club
Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

Leonardo Hotel Southampton
Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Southsea

Portsmouth City Centre
Portsmouth City Centre is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Portsmouth Guildhall and New Theatre Royal while in the area.

Buckland
Though Buckland might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Portsmouth International Port and Portsmouth Guildhall.

Old Portsmouth
You'll enjoy the monuments and historic sites in Old Portsmouth. You might want to make time for a stop at Sally Port or Square Tower.

Cosham
Cosham is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out PlayZone Portsmouth, a top attraction in the neighborhood.