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Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Ollie #1 of 24 attractions in Portsmouth
4.5 of 5 stars 206 reviews

Visit the world famous historic ships at the home of the Royal Navy. Go aboard HMS Victory, HMS Warrior 1860and see the Mary Rose Museum for the best day out in the South of... more »

Attraction type  Speciality Museums; History Museums; Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks; Military Bases/ Facilities; Military Museums; Historic Sites
Distance  1.1 km from city centre
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HMS Warrior 1860
Ollie #2 of 24 attractions in Portsmouth
4.5 of 5 stars 31 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  1.2 km from city centre
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Spinnaker Tower
Ollie #3 of 24 attractions in Portsmouth
4.5 of 5 stars 130 reviews

Type: Observation Decks/ Towers Cost: Fee Gunwharf Quays Portsmouth PO1 3TT England +44 (0)23 9285 7520 Fax: +44 (0)23 9285 7539 http://spinnakert... more »

Attraction type  Observation Decks/ Towers
Distance  0.9 km from city centre
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Royal Naval Museum
Ollie #4 of 24 attractions in Portsmouth
4.5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Attraction type  Military Museums; Speciality Museums
Distance  1.1 km from city centre
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The Square Tower
Ollie #5 of 24 attractions in Portsmouth
4.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews

The Square Tower at Old Portsmouth, was built during the reign of HenryVII in 1494. It was originally part of the sea defences of the expanding naval port city of Portsmouth. The... more »

Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  1.5 km from city centre
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Portchester Castle
Ollie #6 of 24 attractions in Portsmouth
4.5 of 5 stars 21 reviews
Attraction type  Castles
Distance  4.6 km from city centre
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The Mary Rose Ship Hall and Exhibition
Ollie #7 of 24 attractions in Portsmouth
4.5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Attraction type  Museums; Ships
Distance  1.1 km from city centre
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D-Day Museum
Ollie #8 of 24 attractions in Portsmouth
4 of 5 stars 23 reviews
Owner description: Portsmouth's D-Day Museum is Britain's only museum dedicated solely to covering all aspects of the D-Day landings in Normandy, France, on 6 June 1944....... more » Owner description: Portsmouth's D-Day Museum is Britain's only museum dedicated solely to covering all aspects of the D-Day landings in Normandy, France, on 6 June 1944. D-Day was a turning point in the Second World War, and a moment when the course of world events depended on the Allied troops taking part. Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother opened the Museum in June 1984, on the 40th Anniversary of D-Day. The Museum’s centrepiece is the magnificent Overlord Embroidery. At 272 feet (83 metres) in length, this is the world’s longest embroidery of its kind, and the Twentieth Century equivalent of the Bayeux Tapestry. It was commissioned by Lord Dulverton of Batsford (1915-92) as a tribute to the sacrifice and heroism of those men and women who took part in Operation Overlord. Designed by artist Sandra Lawrence, the Embroidery took five years to complete. An accompanying multi-language audio commentary brings the events of the Embroidery to life. The Museum's unique and dramatic film show uses archive film to create a moving experience that captures the wartime atmosphere. Extensive displays of personal memorabilia, maps, uniforms, vehicles and other historic artefacts complete your visit to the D-Day Museum. Full size dioramas include the map room at the Allied headquarters at Southwick House, and a Horsa glider that has landed in Normandy. A real LCVP landing craft is on display, as is a rare Beach Armoured Recovery Vehicle (BARV) tank.Please see our website for more details. « less
Attraction type  Speciality Museums; Military Museums
Distance  2.1 km from city centre
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Southsea Castle
Ollie #9 of 24 attractions in Portsmouth
4.5 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Attraction type  Castles
Distance  2.1 km from city centre
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Staunton Park
Ollie #10 of 24 attractions in Portsmouth
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  10.1 km from city centre
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Portsdown Hill
Ollie #11 of 24 attractions in Portsmouth
4 of 5 stars 13 reviews

Portsdown Hill is located 5miles from city centre of Portsmouth near the Cosham area of Portsmouth. It has a great view of the whole of Portsmouth. You can see the sea, the red... more »

Attraction type  Historic Sites; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance  2.6 km from city centre
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Portsmouth Natural History Museum
Ollie #12 of 24 attractions in Portsmouth
4 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Owner description: The Portsmouth Natural History Museum gives visitors a close view of a wide range of local wildlife including marinelife (at the aquarium) and...... more » Owner description: The Portsmouth Natural History Museum gives visitors a close view of a wide range of local wildlife including marinelife (at the aquarium) and butterflies. « less
Attraction type  Natural History Museums; Aquariums
Distance  2.6 km from city centre
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Portsmouth City Museum
Ollie #13 of 24 attractions in Portsmouth
4.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews

The City Museum is the museum of and for the people of Portsmouth. There are temporary exhibition galleries, which have a frequently changing parade of fascinating shows on a wide... more »

Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  0.9 km from city centre
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New Theatre Royal
Ollie #14 of 24 attractions in Portsmouth
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  0.3 km from city centre
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Clarence Pier
Ollie #15 of 24 attractions in Portsmouth
4 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks
Distance  1.7 km from city centre
Tall Ship Experience
Ollie #16 of 24 attractions in Portsmouth
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Owner description: Join us for a Tall Ship Experience Day and enjoy a great day out sailing on board a stunning tall ship. A tall ship sailing experience day costs £145...... more » Owner description: Join us for a Tall Ship Experience Day and enjoy a great day out sailing on board a stunning tall ship. A tall ship sailing experience day costs £145 per person including lunch. « less
Attraction type  Ships
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Charles Dickens' Birthplace
Ollie #17 of 24 attractions in Portsmouth
3.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  0.7 km from city centre
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Blue Reef Aquarium Portsmouth
Ollie #18 of 24 attractions in Portsmouth
3 of 5 stars 18 reviews
Owner description: Take the ultimate undersea safari at the Blue Reef Aquarium in Portsmouth. Enjoy close encounters with everything from tropical sharks to fascinating...... more » Owner description: Take the ultimate undersea safari at the Blue Reef Aquarium in Portsmouth. Enjoy close encounters with everything from tropical sharks to fascinating frogs and adorable otters! « less
Attraction type  Aquariums
Distance  2.0 km from city centre
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Jongleurs Comedy Club
Ollie #19 of 24 attractions in Portsmouth
2 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Distance  1.1 km from city centre
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Westbury Manor Museum
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  8.7 km from city centre
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