| Introduction: | | | | markets on Thursday, Friday and Saturday are |
| | | | very popular and well worth a visit. |
| Portsmouth is located on the south coast of | | | | |
| the scenic county of Hampshire. The city has | | | | Eating and drinking: There are restaurants |
| a long established historic naval presence. | | | | and small bistro's that offer cuisine ranging |
| The city of Portsmouth was established in the | | | | from Indian to Italian, Turkish to Thai. If |
| year 1623, being a community that swears by | | | | you want to meet with friends or enjoy your |
| its influence to world history. As well as | | | | weekend, there is always a themed location to |
| being an important naval town, Portsmouth has | | | | drink and socialize. |
| a nostalgic feel with it's cobblestone | | | | |
| streets, horse drawn carriages, museums and | | | | Special Events: Two of Portsmouth's most |
| famous historic buildings. Boasting over one | | | | renowned personalities have events to |
| hundred restaurants, antique shops and a huge | | | | commemorate their lives in 2006. "Brunel 200 |
| music hall called the Portsmouth Music Hall. | | | | Portsmouth" will celebrate the 200th |
| You will fall in love with the ambience that | | | | anniversary of the birth of Isambard Kingdom |
| this historic city offers as well as the | | | | Brunel, who was born in Portsmouth on 9th of |
| coastal aspect of the place. | | | | April 1806.The famous author Richard Lancelyn |
| | | | Green will be releasing his wonderful |
| Places of Interest: | | | | collection of Conan Doyle-related books, |
| | | | papers and assorted memorabilia in the later |
| A place of historic significance, you can | | | | half of 2006. |
| explore Lord Nelson's flagship, HMS Victory | | | | |
| and visit Queen Victoria's battleship, HMS | | | | Transport: Portsmouth has regular bus routes |
| Warrior 1860. You could also have a look at | | | | connecting the main visitor areas. In fact, a |
| Henry Vlll's Mary Rose and retrace the | | | | new pilot bus service for all you night owls |
| history of the Royal Navy at the Royal Naval | | | | has been inaugurated and is operational on |
| Museum. Other attractions include Charles | | | | Friday and Saturday nights. The Nightrunner |
| Dickens' birthplace, the D-Day Museum | | | | will start services from South Parade Pier at |
| featuring the Overlord Embroidery, Southsea | | | | 1.25am and 2.25 am and at Winston Churchill |
| Castle, the Royal Marines Museum, and | | | | Avenue at 1.30am and 2.30am. There are |
| Portsmouth Cathedral. | | | | currently 234 licensed taxis working in the |
| | | | city providing 24-hour service. |
| Royal Marines Museum: This is a grand museum | | | | |
| situated in a former officers' mess with | | | | Food and Drink: |
| sweeping stairways, chandeliers and fine | | | | |
| paintings. There are also beautiful grounds | | | | Indian Palace: Indian Palace in Gunwharf |
| in which you can relax and enjoy a quiet | | | | Quays is famous for authentic and traditional |
| picnic with your friends. The Exhibition | | | | spicy and tasty Indian and moghlai dishes. |
| gallery features a talking head of Hannah | | | | |
| Snell, audiovisual shows, interactive games, | | | | Arbuckles: This small and friendly restaurant |
| and a collection of over 7,000 medals. | | | | is famous for chicken and vegetarian burgers. |
| | | | Booking is required. |
| Eastney Beam Engine House Industrial | | | | |
| Archaeology: This museum contains a pair of | | | | A fistful of Tacos: This place at South Sea |
| magnificent James Watt beam engines, | | | | serves authentic sea food and vegeterian |
| stationed in their original high Victorian | | | | dishes as well. |
| engine house of 1887. There are also a | | | | |
| variety of other pumping engines on display | | | | Café Citrus is a popular café bar in |
| here. | | | | Albert Road, Southsea. It is perfect for a |
| | | | romantic rendevous or a friendly |
| Natural History Museum: In this museum you | | | | get-together. |
| can see the geology of the Portsmouth area | | | | |
| and a full-size reconstruction of Dinosaur | | | | Hotels and Accomodation: |
| "Iguanodon" and other fossil remains. You can | | | | |
| enter here through the Riverbank scene with a | | | | Whether you are looking for a short stay or a |
| fresh water aquarium and have a look at the | | | | longer holiday, Portsmouth offers a |
| different kinds of fish on display. You can | | | | comprehensive range of accommodation from |
| also see the "Ice Age" displays and early | | | | small, private bed and breakfasts to the |
| mammals and birds here. | | | | plusher four-star hotels. It is always better |
| | | | if you reserve your accommodation in advance. |
| The Spinnaker Tower: This is one wonder which | | | | The tarrif's for hotels, accomodations and |
| is absolutely breath-taking.You can | | | | guest houses are generally quoted as per |
| experience the stunning views from this | | | | person, based on a couple sharing, and |
| unique 170m tower, visible from miles around. | | | | include VAT (17.5%). All prices for |
| This is the newest landmark which is change | | | | self-catering units are quoted as per unit |
| the skyline of Portsmouth! | | | | per week inclusive of VAT (17.5%). |
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| Aspex Gallery: Here, tourists can experience | | | | Inn Lodge Portsmouth |
| the most creative and contemporary visual | | | | |
| arts; locally, nationally and | | | | Royal Beach Hotel |
| internationally. There are programs of solo, | | | | |
| grouped and themed exhibitions mostly centred | | | | Express by Holiday Inn Portsmouth |
| on the work of younger or emerging artists. | | | | |
| | | | Tulip Inn Portsmouth |
| The 1642 Living History Village, Historic | | | | |
| Site, Gosport: This is a representational | | | | Beaufort Hotel |
| Hampshire village set in the year 1642. You | | | | |
| could go back in time and experience this | | | | Best Western Queens Hotel |
| replica of how it used to be with timber and | | | | |
| thatched buildings. Occupants dress and speak | | | | Seacrest Hotel |
| in 17th century style. | | | | |
| | | | Entertainment: |
| Things to do: | | | | |
| | | | The city of Portsmouth is abuzz with |
| Portsmouth is also called the Waterfront | | | | entertainment and activity around the clock. |
| city. It has a fantastic range of | | | | Catering for all diverse tastes such as |
| restaurants, bars and cafés to soothe your | | | | comedy, film, football, live music, bowling, |
| thirst and satisfy your taste buds. Of | | | | literature and arts. At Gunwharf Quays there |
| course, it will suit your budget too. As far | | | | is a bowling arena and a state of the art 12 |
| as shops are concerned, the choice is huge. | | | | screen cinema, with a further 9 screen cinema |
| | | | at Port Solent. The Kings Theatre Trust |
| Shopping: The Southsea, this major shopping | | | | Limited at Albert Road, Portsmouth is famous |
| complex has two department stores as well as | | | | for live music and theatrical events. No 6 |
| a range of boutique shops. There are | | | | Independent Cinema and Vue Cinemas are two of |
| florists, diamond merchants and antique | | | | the 4 major cinema houses here. |
| dealers; even interior decorators to cater to | | | | |
| your every shopping need. Of course, the | | | | All in all, Portsmouth is a city on the sea |
| cafes, restaurants and bars are numerous too. | | | | packed with a beautiful mix of history and |
| There is Gunwharf Quays with 80 outlets that | | | | heritage. Add to it the variety on offer with |
| sell big brand names for a discount prices. | | | | it's bars and restaurants as well as a |
| It is open seven days a week. The City Centre | | | | comprehensive program of events, you know |
| is famous for it's branded and trendy stores. | | | | that you have discovered the right city to |
| The shopping precinct on Commercial Road, the | | | | spend your holiday or short stay. Being |
| indoor mall at Cascades, and the street | | | | situated on the coast is a huge bonus too!. |