| Portsmouth has a rich
historical past, particularly on maritime matters.
Your first port of call should
be the
Historic Dockyard is home to Lord Nelson's flagship
HMS Victory,
best known for her role in the Battle of Trafalgar, Henry VIII's
warship the Mary
Rose and the pride of Queen Victoria, the battleship
HMS Warrior 1860
Visit the
Royal
Naval Museum. The history of the Royal Navy goes back to
King Alfred's first battle at sea in 882.
Peter Sellers and
Isambard Kingdom Brunel were born in Portsmouth as was Dickens who
was born here in 1812 but left for London with his parents when he
was three.
Charles Dickens' Birthplace Museum
Royal Marines Museum. The Royal
Marines were formed in 1664. The museum is near the eastern end of
Portsmouth on the seafront and is well worth a visit.
Fort Nelson was built in the
1860's as part of the chain of fortifications protecting the harbour
of Portsmouth.
The Royal
Armouries Museum of Artillery at Fort Nelson can be visited. See
web site for details.
Portsmouth Cathedral. St
Thomas's Cathedral has been integral to the development of
Portsmouth...
City Museum and art
gallery. The museum's main displays feature the Story of Portsmouth.
Discover how life at home has changed over the centuries...
Gunwharf Quays for masses of
factory outlets, restaurants, cares and bars, cinema and bowling.
Located close the the Historic Dockyard it can be accessed quickly
from the railway station.
The
Spinnaker Tower was completed in 2005. A striking piece of
architecture modelled after a sail. Glide to the top in the
panoramic lift..
Southsea is a traditional
resort with four miles of seafront, beach, two piers and funfair.
Southsea Castle and museum.
Built in 1544, the castle was part of a series of fortifications
constructed by Henry VIII.
Explosion! The Museum of
Naval Firepower. Interactive visitor experience telling the story of
naval firepower from gunpowder to the Exocet missile. it is in the
18th century building of Priddy's Yard. |
