History & Heritage in Portsmouth


Visit Portsmouth the UK's only island city, with miles of coastline and centuries of history. You can explore the world-class attractions at the Historic Dockyard, where you can see famous warships like HMS Victory and the Mary Rose. You can also enjoy the stunning views from the Spinnaker Tower, shop till you drop at Gunwharf Quays, or relax on the beach at Southsea. Portsmouth has something for everyone, so come and discover it for yourself!

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Free

Old Portsmouth

Old Portsmouth was where Portsmouth started and it now houses many historic buildings.

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
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Free

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Buy an All Attraction Ticket and get 12 months unlimited access to 11 attractions. Voted one of the best things to do in Portsmouth.

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Adults £5.50

Little Woodham Living History Village

Step into the 17th century for a one-of-a-kind experience delving into the everyday lives, stories, and craftsmanship behind the history you know.

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Adults £10

Carisbrooke Castle

See where King Charles I was imprisoned, climb the ramparts and keep and relax in the Edwardian-style garden.

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Adults £13

Fishbourne Roman Palace and Gardens

Step back in time to Roman Britain at this archaeological site, where you can explore well-preserved mosaics and learn about ancient life.

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Free

Chichester Cathedral

Welcoming visitors for 900 years. Explore a majestic sanctuary of spirituality and history, adorned with intricate architecture and serene ambiance.

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Free

Bosham

Immerse yourself in the charm of a picturesque coastal village, steeped in history and surrounded by serene natural beauty.

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Adults £5

Tudor House and Gardens

Tudor House reveals over 800 years of history in one fascinating location at the heart of the Old Town.

Tudor House and Garden
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Adults £6

Tudor House and Garden

Reveals over 800 years of history in Southampton's most important historic building built in the late 15th century.

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Free

St. Catherine's Oratory

This tall medieval octagonal tower is all that survives of an oratory built here in 1328 as penance by a local landowner who had plundered church property.

Wolvesy Castle
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Free

Wolvesy Castle

Wolvesey has been an important residence of the wealthy and powerful Bishops of Winchester since Anglo-Saxon times.

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Adults £4

Winchester City Mill

Discover Winchester City Mill, a restored water mill situated on the River Itchen in the centre of Winchester, Hampshire.