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Things to do in Portsmouth

Portsmouth has 39 places to visit mapped in and around the town, with options spanning playgrounds, amusement arcades and play centres. It sits in Hampshire, South East, and this page is the starting point for finding a family day out nearby.

Of these, 18 are free to visit, 14 are indoor options for a wet day, 25 are outdoors and 39 are geared towards younger children. The category pages and filters below help narrow things to the right sort of outing.

Among the attractions worth knowing about are Funland Hayling Island, Clarence Pier, Peter Pans (funfair), Blue Reef Aquarium and Hilsea Lido — follow any of them through for the address and what else is close by.

Happy to travel a little further? Havant, Southampton, Petersfield and Basingstoke are close by with more to see.

What’s on offer in Portsmouth

  1. 01
    Playgrounds
    Outdoor play areas and swings — including Dore Avenue Play Area and Bath Park Playground.
    18 places
  2. 02
    Amusement Arcades
    Classic and modern arcade machines — including Rocket Ronnies and Golden Touch.
    5 places
  3. 03
    Play Centres
    Indoor play for younger children — including Wacky Warehouse and Wacky Warehouse.
    4 places
  4. 04
    Crazy Golf & Mini Golf
    Themed mini-golf rounds — including Solent Springs Adventure Golf and MiniGolf.
    3 places
  5. 05
    Theme Parks
    Rides and family attractions — including Funland Hayling Island and Clarence Pier.
    3 places
  6. 06
    Swimming Pools
    Lane swimming and family sessions — including Hilsea Lido and Park House swimming pool.
    2 places

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Good to know

How many things are there to do in Portsmouth?

This guide maps 39 places to visit in and around Portsmouth. Browse the categories on this page to narrow them down by the kind of day out you want.

What are the best-known attractions in Portsmouth?

Recognisable names near Portsmouth include Funland Hayling Island, Clarence Pier, Peter Pans (funfair) and Blue Reef Aquarium. Each has its own page with location, attributes and nearby alternatives.

Where can I find free things to do in Portsmouth?

18 of the places listed for Portsmouth are free to enter, among them parks, beaches and nature spots. The "Free things to do" view gathers them together.

What is there to do in Portsmouth on a rainy day?

14 indoor options are recorded near Portsmouth — soft play, museums, bowling and the like — so a wet day need not stop a visit. The "Indoor" view lists them.

Is the information on Portsmouth kept up to date?

Listings are drawn from open mapping data and refreshed as places are added or change. Opening hours and prices are best confirmed with each venue before visiting.