Portsmouth Things to Do

Take a trip to Pyramids Leisure Centre for a day of swimming, relaxing at the poolside, bounding through the wave pool, and shooting down three exhilarating flumes. A toddler pool with miniature slides allows children of all ag... more

On the sites of most historic landmarks visitors are faced with a barrage of information, reconstructions and souvenirs, but at Netley Abbey there is nothing except you, your imagination and some atmospheric ruins. The Abbey wa... more

The Jolly Sailor is one of the most famous pubs in the Southampton area, thanks mainly to its scenic location at the mouth of the River Hamble. The pub draws large crowds most nights of the week, most of whom sit at smart, wood... more

This is the largest karting center in the south of England. It features all the excitement of motor racing in miniature, with flyovers, tunnels and the checkered flag. Filled with hi-octane thrills and spills, the centre is the... more

The RIBEX international boat show is the world's only international exhibition dedicated to Rigid Inflatable Boats. After initially being held in Weymouth, the show relocated in 2000 to Ocean Village, and now takes place on the... more

One of the most popular pubs in Southampton, The White Swan sits at the cusp of the Itchen Valley Nature Reserve, overlooking the River Itchen. It is famous for its beer garden, where you can sit by the rivers edge and watch du... more

The unique Royal Navy Submarine Museum gives you the opportunity to walk on board a real submarine, the HMS Alliance. You can also try hands on exhibits like the Globe Probe diving bell and the working periscopes of HMS Conquer... more

Charles Dickens was born in Portsmouth on February 7th 1812, the second of seven children and his birthplace is now an interesting museum. It is open between April and October and also opens every year on Charles' birthday. Cha... more

This 16th century fort in Southsea was built by Henry VIII in 1545 to protect Portsmouth from invading armadas. Today it houses an exhibition on the military history of the town of Portsmouth. Visitors to the castle enjoy an au... more

This highly successful and popular comedy club started off in central London, before taking its unique stand-up style to other major cities on the back of a television series. It is almost a national institution now, specialisi... more