~Things To See and Do, Activities, Where to Eat, Where to Stay in Portsmouth~
Whether you’re looking for things to do in Portsmouth such as events and attractions or are planning where to stay in Portsmouth, you’ll find everything you need for your Portsmouth holiday on What's On In Portsmouth.com.
Attractions and Places to Visit in Portsmouth
A city surrounded by the sea, Portsmouth's history is strongly linked with the Royal Navy. The city houses some superb military and maritime museums including Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and the Royal Marines Museum. For a fantastic view over Portsmouth and surrounds visit the 170-metre-high Emirates Spinnaker Tower, located in Gunwharf Quays designer outlet shopping centre.
Places to Stay in Portsmouth
Being a popular resort, Portsmouth has a big choice of Hotels in Portsmouth range from small, independent places that offer a unique and bespoke service, to larger chains that provide comfort and peace of mind in equal measure.
Sports and Activities
Whether you're after a cultural break, the chance to take in some seaside strolls, or something else entirely, you're certain to be spoilt for choice.
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~Food and Drinks in Portsmouth~
Make sure to discover Portsmouth’s diverse neighbourhoods, from tranquil suburbs to central areas full of shopping, entertainment and dining options. Portsmouth have a huge range of options for food and drink.
Food and Drinks
From fine dining and afternoon tea to pop-up markets and humble street food, Portsmouth is packed with options to suit any mood offering any and every cuisine you can think of.
Pubs & Bars
Despite a steady reduction over the years, Portsmouth has range of pubs and bars from traditional Victorian corner houses to large ‘high street’ and waterfront bars
Cafes & Delis
If you want tea, coffee, snacks, cakes or maybe a bit more then coffee shops, cafes and delis in the Portsmouth is the places you are looking for.

The Massala Room Indian restaurant in North End Portsmouth is the newest and best Indian restaurant in Portsmouth. They offer an A la Carte menu and 'eat as much as you like' buffet special.
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Profile Coffee Bar is passionate about serving traditional, artisanal, high quality coffee. Using ristretto as a base to all of our espresso, we aim to use only the purest forms of coffee extraction.
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The restaurant, in the heart of Gunwharf Quays, serves beautiful Italian dishes with a Jamie twist, fine Italian coffees and also boasts a lovely deli shop stocking.
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~Shopping, Health & Wellbeing in Portsmouth~
Make sure to discover Portsmouth’s diverse neighbourhoods, from tranquil suburbs to central areas full of shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Shopping & Fashion in Portsmouth
Portsmouth has independent shops dotted throughout the city, though there are some streets with more shops than others. There are also a number of specialist shops, including jewellers, art galleries, toy stores, antiques dealers and seaside gift shops, as well as countless boutiques.
Health & Wellbeing in Portsmouth
Unwind in luxurious treatment rooms in a choice of beautiful and professional salons around Portsmouth. Manicures, Pedicures, Facials, Waxing, Consultations, Massages and more are offered in Portsmouth’s best beauty salons.
~Shop I Eat I Stay I See in Portsmouth~

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~What’s on in Portsmouth the versatile website!~
We have people visiting our website from all over the country and helping them have a good time in Portsmouth. Using our What's On In Portsmouth website you can explore the best places to visit, things to do, hotels, restaurants and much more! We even have an online business directory where you can search for the services of various trades people and many other sectors.
Local Services
Visitors, students and residents of Portsmouth can find information about local services and amenities or visit Events to find out more about local events or Local Traders about local tradespeople.
Properties for Sale & Rent
Estate agencies in Portsmouth are offering a great variety of properties on the area's favourite locations. In Portsmouth you can find an excellent selection of properties for sale and rent.
Things to do
Enjoy a family day out in Portsmouth, with different things to do whatever the weather. Explore green spaces, laser tag and play centres.
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