"Getting Around" & "Neighbourhoods" & "City Advice"

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"Getting Around" & "Neighbourhoods" & "City Advice"

Getting Around

The transport hub at Portsmouth Harbour, is known as The Hard Interchange, the name derived from the surrounding area The Hard. The Hard being an area of foreshore that is sufficiently firm, naturally or man made, to give easy access to the boats moored along it. The Hard Interchange is right on the edge of Portsmouth Harbour and is the hub for many public transport systems, coach, rail, buses and ferries, it is just a short walk to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and Gunwharf Quays. The new bus interchange was developed by architects AHR and is part of a larger £1.8 billion investment planned over the next 20 years by Portsmouth City Council. The development has 10 bus stands, a taxi rank and a separate pedestrian drop off area. The concourse has interactive journey planning screens, travel information screens, ticket purchase facilities, passenger seating areas and other services, all housed in the sleek modern aerofoil type structure. National Express coaches to London. Cheaper than the train. Quick (until London!). Comfortable. This is a good way to go. Drops off at Victoria coach station (the departures are in a terminal over the road). Nice pub opposite called "The Traveller's rest".
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The Hard Interchange
The Hard
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The transport hub at Portsmouth Harbour, is known as The Hard Interchange, the name derived from the surrounding area The Hard. The Hard being an area of foreshore that is sufficiently firm, naturally or man made, to give easy access to the boats moored along it. The Hard Interchange is right on the edge of Portsmouth Harbour and is the hub for many public transport systems, coach, rail, buses and ferries, it is just a short walk to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and Gunwharf Quays. The new bus interchange was developed by architects AHR and is part of a larger £1.8 billion investment planned over the next 20 years by Portsmouth City Council. The development has 10 bus stands, a taxi rank and a separate pedestrian drop off area. The concourse has interactive journey planning screens, travel information screens, ticket purchase facilities, passenger seating areas and other services, all housed in the sleek modern aerofoil type structure. National Express coaches to London. Cheaper than the train. Quick (until London!). Comfortable. This is a good way to go. Drops off at Victoria coach station (the departures are in a terminal over the road). Nice pub opposite called "The Traveller's rest".
This is the bus stop (just around the corner from the flat) that takes you to Gunwharf with the Spinnaker Tower, and the Historic Dockyard. Same stop for both - it's the new Hard Interchange one by the Warrior and Portsmouth Harbour mainline train station. The numbers 3 (First) and 23 (Stagecoach) run the route. The 23 is cheaper.
NatWest Bank
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This is the bus stop (just around the corner from the flat) that takes you to Gunwharf with the Spinnaker Tower, and the Historic Dockyard. Same stop for both - it's the new Hard Interchange one by the Warrior and Portsmouth Harbour mainline train station. The numbers 3 (First) and 23 (Stagecoach) run the route. The 23 is cheaper.
One of the big taxi companies in Portsmouth. They have a more polite reputation than the other one. I get asked by guests alot for a taxi number so here it is... City Wide 023 9283 3333 "We are one of the largest taxi companies in Portsmouth with 90+ taxi and private hire cars operating from our offices. All the cars are directly linked to the office by a computerised despatch system, enabling us to despatch the nearest taxi to you quickly and efficiently, allowing you to get to your destination with no fuss. Our offices are situated at Portsmouth Hard, approximately 150m from the Spinnaker Tower and 20m from the Gunwharf Quays entrance. The Historic Dockyard entrance that includes HMS Victory, HMS Warrior and the Mary Rose is approximately 80m away and the Portsmouth Harbour railway station, Isle of Wight ferry and Portsmouth main coach station is directly opposite us."
City Wide Taxis
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One of the big taxi companies in Portsmouth. They have a more polite reputation than the other one. I get asked by guests alot for a taxi number so here it is... City Wide 023 9283 3333 "We are one of the largest taxi companies in Portsmouth with 90+ taxi and private hire cars operating from our offices. All the cars are directly linked to the office by a computerised despatch system, enabling us to despatch the nearest taxi to you quickly and efficiently, allowing you to get to your destination with no fuss. Our offices are situated at Portsmouth Hard, approximately 150m from the Spinnaker Tower and 20m from the Gunwharf Quays entrance. The Historic Dockyard entrance that includes HMS Victory, HMS Warrior and the Mary Rose is approximately 80m away and the Portsmouth Harbour railway station, Isle of Wight ferry and Portsmouth main coach station is directly opposite us."
I've never used them but my guests tell me Uber is cheap. They do run here in Portsmouth. "Whether you're headed to work, the airport, or out on the town, the Uber app connects you with a reliable ride – from low-cost to premium – in minutes. One tap and a car comes directly to you. Your driver knows exactly where to go. When you arrive, payment is easy with cashless options."
Uber - Greenlight Hub
Copnor Road
I've never used them but my guests tell me Uber is cheap. They do run here in Portsmouth. "Whether you're headed to work, the airport, or out on the town, the Uber app connects you with a reliable ride – from low-cost to premium – in minutes. One tap and a car comes directly to you. Your driver knows exactly where to go. When you arrive, payment is easy with cashless options."
The UK's best connected port Portsmouth International Port is perfectly positioned for ferries, cruise and freight. We’re Britain’s best-connected ferry port with easy access and the most routes to France, Spain and the Channel Islands. We also offer a great range breath-taking cruise destinations, sailing aboard luxury liners. Portsmouth is also a dynamic commercial port: we import most of the bananas eaten in the UK, and much more.
Portsmouth International Ferry Port drop off
Wharf Road
The UK's best connected port Portsmouth International Port is perfectly positioned for ferries, cruise and freight. We’re Britain’s best-connected ferry port with easy access and the most routes to France, Spain and the Channel Islands. We also offer a great range breath-taking cruise destinations, sailing aboard luxury liners. Portsmouth is also a dynamic commercial port: we import most of the bananas eaten in the UK, and much more.
Hovertravel is a ferry company operating from Southsea, Portsmouth to Ryde, Isle of Wight, UK. It is the only passenger hovercraft company currently operating in Britain since Hoverspeed stopped using its craft in favour of catamarans and ceasing all ferry operations in 2005. Hovertravel is now the world's oldest hovercraft operator, and this service is believed to be unique in western Europe. The service commenced operations in 1965 and currently operates two 12000TD hovercraft on a single route between Ryde and Southsea. The service operates between Southsea Common on the English mainland and Ryde Transport Interchange on the Isle of Wight: the crossing time of less than 10 minutes makes it the fastest route across The Solent from land to land.
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Hovertravel - Portsmouth to Isle of Wight Ferry
Clarence Esplanade
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Hovertravel is a ferry company operating from Southsea, Portsmouth to Ryde, Isle of Wight, UK. It is the only passenger hovercraft company currently operating in Britain since Hoverspeed stopped using its craft in favour of catamarans and ceasing all ferry operations in 2005. Hovertravel is now the world's oldest hovercraft operator, and this service is believed to be unique in western Europe. The service commenced operations in 1965 and currently operates two 12000TD hovercraft on a single route between Ryde and Southsea. The service operates between Southsea Common on the English mainland and Ryde Transport Interchange on the Isle of Wight: the crossing time of less than 10 minutes makes it the fastest route across The Solent from land to land.
Operating between Portsmouth Harbour railway station and Ryde Pier Head, this is the best connected, most convenient ferry service for foot passengers. From Ryde Pier Head, the Island Line runs direct trains to Brading, Sandown and Shanklin, whilst Ryde bus station offers easy access to the entire Island. The Portsmouth Terminal is adjacent to Portsmouth Harbour railway station and the national and local bus interchange.
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Wightlink Gunwharf Terminal station
Gunwharf Road
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Operating between Portsmouth Harbour railway station and Ryde Pier Head, this is the best connected, most convenient ferry service for foot passengers. From Ryde Pier Head, the Island Line runs direct trains to Brading, Sandown and Shanklin, whilst Ryde bus station offers easy access to the entire Island. The Portsmouth Terminal is adjacent to Portsmouth Harbour railway station and the national and local bus interchange.
Portsmouth to Fishbourne on the Isle of Wight is a popular and convenient ferry route, getting you and your car across the Solent in just 45 minutes. A number of ferries serve this crossing, including our environmentally friendly flagship Victoria of Wight, each coming with spacious passenger loungers, sun decks and food and drink outlets to keep you refreshed.
Wightlink Ferries
Gunwharf Road
Portsmouth to Fishbourne on the Isle of Wight is a popular and convenient ferry route, getting you and your car across the Solent in just 45 minutes. A number of ferries serve this crossing, including our environmentally friendly flagship Victoria of Wight, each coming with spacious passenger loungers, sun decks and food and drink outlets to keep you refreshed.
The Gosport Ferry runs from the end of Portsmouth Harbour train station. Hop on it and take a little trip - it's fun to see Portsmouth from the other side, and even have a walk around a different place. The Pompey locals call Gosport "Turk Town" because of an old Turkish sailing ship that Portsmouth refused entry to but Gosport accepted many years ago. In Gosport they call the Spinnaker Tower "The Pompey Peg". Being on the ferry is like a cheap short harbour tour - quite exhilarating if you go up on deck. The Gosport Ferry’s Portsmouth pontoon is just a short walk from Portsmouth Harbour train station and The Hard Interchange. There is a ticket machine half way down it from which you buy you tickets - it's not expensive and very bike friendly. At Gosport, the ferry terminal is right next to their precinct with it's shops, and you can also take a walk along the waterfront from there. If you head left as you come off the ferry then you'll eventually get to the Submarine Museum.
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Gosport Ferry station
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The Gosport Ferry runs from the end of Portsmouth Harbour train station. Hop on it and take a little trip - it's fun to see Portsmouth from the other side, and even have a walk around a different place. The Pompey locals call Gosport "Turk Town" because of an old Turkish sailing ship that Portsmouth refused entry to but Gosport accepted many years ago. In Gosport they call the Spinnaker Tower "The Pompey Peg". Being on the ferry is like a cheap short harbour tour - quite exhilarating if you go up on deck. The Gosport Ferry’s Portsmouth pontoon is just a short walk from Portsmouth Harbour train station and The Hard Interchange. There is a ticket machine half way down it from which you buy you tickets - it's not expensive and very bike friendly. At Gosport, the ferry terminal is right next to their precinct with it's shops, and you can also take a walk along the waterfront from there. If you head left as you come off the ferry then you'll eventually get to the Submarine Museum.
The Hayling Ferry is a foot passenger ferry across the mouth of Langstone Harbour linking the Ferry Point on the west tip of Hayling Island with Eastney, Portsmouth on Portsea Island. The current owner, Baker Trayte Marine Ltd, has operated the ferry since August 2016 following a period of ceasation when the previous operation fell into administration in March 2015. The ferry operates throughout the year and conveys schoolchildren, commuters, tourists and cyclists and is busy in the summer. In winter, there is a significant reduction of use. The ferry is scheduled to run hourly but will run more frequently in peak and if the ferry becomes full. Bicycles are conveyed subject to space. The tidal currents at the Ferry point are extremely treacherous and have claimed many lives over the years.
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Eastney Landing station
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The Hayling Ferry is a foot passenger ferry across the mouth of Langstone Harbour linking the Ferry Point on the west tip of Hayling Island with Eastney, Portsmouth on Portsea Island. The current owner, Baker Trayte Marine Ltd, has operated the ferry since August 2016 following a period of ceasation when the previous operation fell into administration in March 2015. The ferry operates throughout the year and conveys schoolchildren, commuters, tourists and cyclists and is busy in the summer. In winter, there is a significant reduction of use. The ferry is scheduled to run hourly but will run more frequently in peak and if the ferry becomes full. Bicycles are conveyed subject to space. The tidal currents at the Ferry point are extremely treacherous and have claimed many lives over the years.
Portsmouth Harbour railway station is situated beside Gunwharf Quays in the city's harbour, and is an important transport terminal, with a bus interchange and ferry services to Gosport and the Isle of Wight. National Rail tickets between the Isle of Wight and stations on Great Britain include travel on the ferry. The station currently has four platforms in use: numbered 1, 3, 4 and 5. It is managed by South Western Railway. Platform 2 is no longer in use, having been decommissioned in the early 1990s following major repair and refurbishment work to the pier that the platforms sit on. The station is built on a pier made of wood, between the Gunwharf Quays shopping centre and the Historic Dockyard. The station opened in 1876 as the terminus of Chief Engineers Frederick Banister's Portsmouth Waterside Extension to the Portsmouth Direct Line, which runs between this station and London Waterloo station. It was rebuilt in 1937 when the route was electrified but was almost totally destroyed during World War II by fire after German bombing, then rebuilt after the war.
Portsmouth Harbour
Portsmouth Harbour railway station is situated beside Gunwharf Quays in the city's harbour, and is an important transport terminal, with a bus interchange and ferry services to Gosport and the Isle of Wight. National Rail tickets between the Isle of Wight and stations on Great Britain include travel on the ferry. The station currently has four platforms in use: numbered 1, 3, 4 and 5. It is managed by South Western Railway. Platform 2 is no longer in use, having been decommissioned in the early 1990s following major repair and refurbishment work to the pier that the platforms sit on. The station is built on a pier made of wood, between the Gunwharf Quays shopping centre and the Historic Dockyard. The station opened in 1876 as the terminus of Chief Engineers Frederick Banister's Portsmouth Waterside Extension to the Portsmouth Direct Line, which runs between this station and London Waterloo station. It was rebuilt in 1937 when the route was electrified but was almost totally destroyed during World War II by fire after German bombing, then rebuilt after the war.
This is the bus stop where you catch the bus which will take you back to the flat from Gunwharf and the dockyard. Ask for "Palmerston Road", but the bus will more than likely say "Southsea Shops". If you have bought a return ticket you will need to get on the same company that you came on.
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The Co-operative Food
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This is the bus stop where you catch the bus which will take you back to the flat from Gunwharf and the dockyard. Ask for "Palmerston Road", but the bus will more than likely say "Southsea Shops". If you have bought a return ticket you will need to get on the same company that you came on.
Southampton Airport Parkway railway station is on the South West Main Line located in the south of Eastleigh in Hampshire, England, 74 miles 66 chains down the line from London Waterloo. It is adjacent to Southampton Airport.
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Southampton Airport Parkway station
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Southampton Airport Parkway railway station is on the South West Main Line located in the south of Eastleigh in Hampshire, England, 74 miles 66 chains down the line from London Waterloo. It is adjacent to Southampton Airport.
Southampton Airport is an international airport in Eastleigh, Hampshire in the United Kingdom. The airport borders the Borough of Eastleigh and is 4.0 miles north-north-east of central Southampton. The airport handled nearly two million passengers during 2016, an 8.8% increase compared with 2015, making it the 18th busiest airport in the UK. The first test flight of the Supermarine Spitfire took place at the airport on 5 March 1936, an event commemorated in 2004 by the erection of a two-thirds size sculpture of K5054, the prototype Spitfire, at the road entrance. On 5 March 2006, five restored Spitfires took off from Southampton Airport to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the first test flight of the Spitfire.
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Aéroport de Southampton
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Southampton Airport is an international airport in Eastleigh, Hampshire in the United Kingdom. The airport borders the Borough of Eastleigh and is 4.0 miles north-north-east of central Southampton. The airport handled nearly two million passengers during 2016, an 8.8% increase compared with 2015, making it the 18th busiest airport in the UK. The first test flight of the Supermarine Spitfire took place at the airport on 5 March 1936, an event commemorated in 2004 by the erection of a two-thirds size sculpture of K5054, the prototype Spitfire, at the road entrance. On 5 March 2006, five restored Spitfires took off from Southampton Airport to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the first test flight of the Spitfire.
Voi rental e-scooter parking rack Residents who want to try a new and environmentally-friendly way to travel hire a Voi rental e-scooter for their essential journeys as part of a Department for Transport trial on Portsmouth’s roads and on routes where people can cycle. To be eligible to ride a Voi e-scooter, users must be 18 years old and over and hold at least a provisional driving licence, which must be scanned through the Voi app when a user rents their first e-scooter. Top tips for a safe ride Only ride on roads, cycle paths and shared use paths Never ride on pavements that are only for walking Wear a helmet – it’s not required but it’s safer Like with any other motor vehicle you must follow the highway code Never drink and ride Never ride with more than one person on the rental e-scooter Never let someone else on the rental e-scooter during your ride Before your first ride watch the Ridelikevoila safety training To get started, download the Voi app for free from Apple App Store or Google Play Store, or visit Voi Scooters for more information. Find out the locatioon of all parking racks here by checking our map... https://travel.portsmouth.gov.uk/cleaner-air/rental-e-scooter-trial-parking-locations/ We will update this as more racks are added.
Subway
59 Palmerston Road
Voi rental e-scooter parking rack Residents who want to try a new and environmentally-friendly way to travel hire a Voi rental e-scooter for their essential journeys as part of a Department for Transport trial on Portsmouth’s roads and on routes where people can cycle. To be eligible to ride a Voi e-scooter, users must be 18 years old and over and hold at least a provisional driving licence, which must be scanned through the Voi app when a user rents their first e-scooter. Top tips for a safe ride Only ride on roads, cycle paths and shared use paths Never ride on pavements that are only for walking Wear a helmet – it’s not required but it’s safer Like with any other motor vehicle you must follow the highway code Never drink and ride Never ride with more than one person on the rental e-scooter Never let someone else on the rental e-scooter during your ride Before your first ride watch the Ridelikevoila safety training To get started, download the Voi app for free from Apple App Store or Google Play Store, or visit Voi Scooters for more information. Find out the locatioon of all parking racks here by checking our map... https://travel.portsmouth.gov.uk/cleaner-air/rental-e-scooter-trial-parking-locations/ We will update this as more racks are added.
Portsmouth Harbour The Hard Car Hire
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Europcar Portsmouth Harbour
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Portsmouth Harbour The Hard Car Hire
The Hayling Ferry operates across the entrance to Langstone Harbour between Portsmouth and Hayling Island (berthing beside "The Ferryboat Inn" pub and the lovely beach that starts with shell and shortly turns to sand as you the coastline turns). It operates year round, seven days a week with Winter, Spring and Summer timetables. Bikes are carried free. The number 25 "first" bus takes you directly to it.
Hayling Island Ferry
The Hayling Ferry operates across the entrance to Langstone Harbour between Portsmouth and Hayling Island (berthing beside "The Ferryboat Inn" pub and the lovely beach that starts with shell and shortly turns to sand as you the coastline turns). It operates year round, seven days a week with Winter, Spring and Summer timetables. Bikes are carried free. The number 25 "first" bus takes you directly to it.
PARK AND RIDE. The Portsmouth Park and Ride is perfect for your commute, saving you time and hassle. It's an easy and affordable way to travel, with annual tickets working out at just £1.65 a day per vehicle, with up to five people being able to share a ticket. Located just off the M275 at Tipner, Park and Ride is quick and simple to use, with PR1 buses running every 15 minutes daily during opening times. It's ideal for people who want to enjoy a stress-free journey without having to worry about parking in Portsmouth when travelling from neighbouring areas like Fareham, Southampton, Havant and more. Don't forget you can also join us at the weekend too, whether you are eating out at Gunwharf Quays, shopping at the city centre, or visiting the historic dockyard, the PR1 service has you covered.
Park & Ride Portsmouth
PARK AND RIDE. The Portsmouth Park and Ride is perfect for your commute, saving you time and hassle. It's an easy and affordable way to travel, with annual tickets working out at just £1.65 a day per vehicle, with up to five people being able to share a ticket. Located just off the M275 at Tipner, Park and Ride is quick and simple to use, with PR1 buses running every 15 minutes daily during opening times. It's ideal for people who want to enjoy a stress-free journey without having to worry about parking in Portsmouth when travelling from neighbouring areas like Fareham, Southampton, Havant and more. Don't forget you can also join us at the weekend too, whether you are eating out at Gunwharf Quays, shopping at the city centre, or visiting the historic dockyard, the PR1 service has you covered.
BAGGAGE STORAGE near to dockyard. Want to spend a final day at the dockyard and need somewhere to safely store your bags? Premier Inn premium stashpoint. Search for "Stasher luggage storage Portsmouth" £4.88 per bag per day (as at Nov 2023)
Premier Inn Portsmouth Dockyard hotel
BAGGAGE STORAGE near to dockyard. Want to spend a final day at the dockyard and need somewhere to safely store your bags? Premier Inn premium stashpoint. Search for "Stasher luggage storage Portsmouth" £4.88 per bag per day (as at Nov 2023)

Neighbourhoods

Southsea is a seaside resort and geographic area, located in Portsmouth at the southern end of Portsea Island, Hampshire, England. Southsea is located to the south of Portsmouth city centre and to the east of Old Portsmouth. It developed as a fashionable Victorian seaside resort in the 19th century, originally named Croxton Town, but later borrowed the name of nearby Southsea Castle to promote itself and grew into a dense residential suburb and large distinct commercial and entertainment area, separate from the centre of Portsmouth. The 'Southsea' name of the area originates from Southsea Castle; a fort, located on the seafront and constructed in 1544 to help defend the Solent and approaches to Portsmouth Harbour. The areas surrounding Albert Road, Palmerston Road and Osborne Road comprise numerous bars, restaurants and independent shops. Palmerston Road is the main High Street of Southsea and contains two national department stores, as well as the local library. Albert Road is a distinct street containing shopping and cultural venues, which includes the Kings Theatre, a regional theatre built in 1907. The Victorian seafront at Southsea has a funfair and swimming complex, and the large open green spaces are perfect for lazy picnics, gentle strolls and kite flying. The beach is home to Hovertravel the only operating hovercraft in the UK with daily services to the Isle of Wight. The underground passages at Southsea Castle are well worth exploring or discover local and tropical marine life at the Blue Reef Aquarium, a great day out whatever the weather. In the summer, Southsea Common is transformed into an events hub, hosting events such as the family friendly Victorious music festival, the annual Portsmouth International Kite Festival, Portsmouth Pride and regular music events at Southsea Bandstand. Adventure into the centre of Southsea and find an abundance of places to eat serving fresh local produce and an array of independent shops. In the evening the town comes alive with several bars, including a gin bar and craft ale bar. Head to the seafront in the summer evenings where Southsea Castle hosts a summer champagne bar. Sip your fizz and watch the sunset over the Solent whilst enjoying live music.
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Southsea
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Southsea is a seaside resort and geographic area, located in Portsmouth at the southern end of Portsea Island, Hampshire, England. Southsea is located to the south of Portsmouth city centre and to the east of Old Portsmouth. It developed as a fashionable Victorian seaside resort in the 19th century, originally named Croxton Town, but later borrowed the name of nearby Southsea Castle to promote itself and grew into a dense residential suburb and large distinct commercial and entertainment area, separate from the centre of Portsmouth. The 'Southsea' name of the area originates from Southsea Castle; a fort, located on the seafront and constructed in 1544 to help defend the Solent and approaches to Portsmouth Harbour. The areas surrounding Albert Road, Palmerston Road and Osborne Road comprise numerous bars, restaurants and independent shops. Palmerston Road is the main High Street of Southsea and contains two national department stores, as well as the local library. Albert Road is a distinct street containing shopping and cultural venues, which includes the Kings Theatre, a regional theatre built in 1907. The Victorian seafront at Southsea has a funfair and swimming complex, and the large open green spaces are perfect for lazy picnics, gentle strolls and kite flying. The beach is home to Hovertravel the only operating hovercraft in the UK with daily services to the Isle of Wight. The underground passages at Southsea Castle are well worth exploring or discover local and tropical marine life at the Blue Reef Aquarium, a great day out whatever the weather. In the summer, Southsea Common is transformed into an events hub, hosting events such as the family friendly Victorious music festival, the annual Portsmouth International Kite Festival, Portsmouth Pride and regular music events at Southsea Bandstand. Adventure into the centre of Southsea and find an abundance of places to eat serving fresh local produce and an array of independent shops. In the evening the town comes alive with several bars, including a gin bar and craft ale bar. Head to the seafront in the summer evenings where Southsea Castle hosts a summer champagne bar. Sip your fizz and watch the sunset over the Solent whilst enjoying live music.
Southsea is a seaside resort and geographic area, located in Portsmouth at the southern end of Portsea Island, Hampshire, England. Southsea is located to the south of Portsmouth city centre and to the east of Old Portsmouth. It developed as a fashionable Victorian seaside resort in the 19th century, originally named Croxton Town, but later borrowed the name of nearby Southsea Castle to promote itself and grew into a dense residential suburb and large distinct commercial and entertainment area, separate from the centre of Portsmouth. The 'Southsea' name of the area originates from Southsea Castle; a fort, located on the seafront and constructed in 1544 to help defend the Solent and approaches to Portsmouth Harbour. The areas surrounding Albert Road, Palmerston Road and Osborne Road comprise numerous bars, restaurants and independent shops. Palmerston Road is the main High Street of Southsea and contains two national department stores, as well as the local library. Albert Road is a distinct street containing shopping and cultural venues, which includes the Kings Theatre, a regional theatre built in 1907. The Victorian seafront at Southsea has a funfair and swimming complex, and the large open green spaces are perfect for lazy picnics, gentle strolls and kite flying. The beach is home to Hovertravel the only operating hovercraft in the UK with daily services to the Isle of Wight. The underground passages at Southsea Castle are well worth exploring or discover local and tropical marine life at the Blue Reef Aquarium, a great day out whatever the weather. In the summer, Southsea Common is transformed into an events hub, hosting events such as the family friendly Victorious music festival, the annual Portsmouth International Kite Festival, Portsmouth Pride and regular music events at Southsea Bandstand. Adventure into the centre of Southsea and find an abundance of places to eat serving fresh local produce and an array of independent shops. In the evening the town comes alive with several bars, including a gin bar and craft ale bar. Head to the seafront in the summer evenings where Southsea Castle hosts a summer champagne bar. Sip your fizz and watch the sunset over the Solent whilst enjoying live music.
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Old Portsmouth
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Southsea is a seaside resort and geographic area, located in Portsmouth at the southern end of Portsea Island, Hampshire, England. Southsea is located to the south of Portsmouth city centre and to the east of Old Portsmouth. It developed as a fashionable Victorian seaside resort in the 19th century, originally named Croxton Town, but later borrowed the name of nearby Southsea Castle to promote itself and grew into a dense residential suburb and large distinct commercial and entertainment area, separate from the centre of Portsmouth. The 'Southsea' name of the area originates from Southsea Castle; a fort, located on the seafront and constructed in 1544 to help defend the Solent and approaches to Portsmouth Harbour. The areas surrounding Albert Road, Palmerston Road and Osborne Road comprise numerous bars, restaurants and independent shops. Palmerston Road is the main High Street of Southsea and contains two national department stores, as well as the local library. Albert Road is a distinct street containing shopping and cultural venues, which includes the Kings Theatre, a regional theatre built in 1907. The Victorian seafront at Southsea has a funfair and swimming complex, and the large open green spaces are perfect for lazy picnics, gentle strolls and kite flying. The beach is home to Hovertravel the only operating hovercraft in the UK with daily services to the Isle of Wight. The underground passages at Southsea Castle are well worth exploring or discover local and tropical marine life at the Blue Reef Aquarium, a great day out whatever the weather. In the summer, Southsea Common is transformed into an events hub, hosting events such as the family friendly Victorious music festival, the annual Portsmouth International Kite Festival, Portsmouth Pride and regular music events at Southsea Bandstand. Adventure into the centre of Southsea and find an abundance of places to eat serving fresh local produce and an array of independent shops. In the evening the town comes alive with several bars, including a gin bar and craft ale bar. Head to the seafront in the summer evenings where Southsea Castle hosts a summer champagne bar. Sip your fizz and watch the sunset over the Solent whilst enjoying live music.
Albert Road is one of the most notorious roads in our beloved city. From its quirky shops and cafes, to its colourful bars and night life there’s always something going on and there’s hardly ever a quiet night (or day) down this street. Albert Road is a unique shopping area and it’s linear mile sits in the heart of Southsea. It is made up of 180 independent traders with quirky retro boutiques, antique shops, a theatre, a music venue, hair and tattoo salon’s, 2 schools and 2 faith churches, a community centre, post office, travel agent and a passport and visa office, oh and of course the usual watering holes. The area as a whole supports a demographic variable ethnicity, and as such it is noted for its cosmopolitan atmosphere. An eccentric cluster of Antiques, Decorative Arts, Vintage and Retro shops can be found in the heart of Southsea’s theatre land at the west end of Albert Road. One of the cultural cores of the city, Albert Road offers a mix of kooky cafes, independently run shops and charming restaurants. Centred around the King’s Theatre, which routinely features some outstanding casts, the road is home to an eclectic selection of businesses. With everything from comic books to cafes and vintage bookshops to beloved bars, there is a real bohemian feel to the area. If you’re a music lover, make sure to check out the Wedgewood Rooms, which has hosted some of the biggest names in British music over the last 10 years.
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Albert Road
Albert Road
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Albert Road is one of the most notorious roads in our beloved city. From its quirky shops and cafes, to its colourful bars and night life there’s always something going on and there’s hardly ever a quiet night (or day) down this street. Albert Road is a unique shopping area and it’s linear mile sits in the heart of Southsea. It is made up of 180 independent traders with quirky retro boutiques, antique shops, a theatre, a music venue, hair and tattoo salon’s, 2 schools and 2 faith churches, a community centre, post office, travel agent and a passport and visa office, oh and of course the usual watering holes. The area as a whole supports a demographic variable ethnicity, and as such it is noted for its cosmopolitan atmosphere. An eccentric cluster of Antiques, Decorative Arts, Vintage and Retro shops can be found in the heart of Southsea’s theatre land at the west end of Albert Road. One of the cultural cores of the city, Albert Road offers a mix of kooky cafes, independently run shops and charming restaurants. Centred around the King’s Theatre, which routinely features some outstanding casts, the road is home to an eclectic selection of businesses. With everything from comic books to cafes and vintage bookshops to beloved bars, there is a real bohemian feel to the area. If you’re a music lover, make sure to check out the Wedgewood Rooms, which has hosted some of the biggest names in British music over the last 10 years.
The Castle Road area is one of the oldest surviving parts of Southsea. The oldest building is probably 17a Castle Road which dates back to 1790. Castle Road and Great Southsea Street have always formed a minor shopping centre with a wide variety of shops and small business uses. There has been a gradual loss of such uses (perhaps especially in Great Southsea Street) usually followed by residential conversion. Castle Road has several lovely eateries such as Pie & Vinyl, Monty’s and Sant's. Events are held down it throughout the year, such as "Record Store Day". Wandering the genteel streets of Southsea, you might be forgiven for thinking that the clock tower on the corner of Castle Road and Great Southsea Street is a Tudor-era treasure. However, this is not the case - as it was built in 1903 in a mock-Tudor style. Indeed, if you look on the tower’s eastern side, you’ll be able to see the true date of completion. The tower’s name derives from its first landlord, cabinet maker Ernest Smith. Over the years, the building became one of the first car showrooms on the south coast, survived the Blitz and is currently a hairdressers.
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Castle Road
Castle Road
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The Castle Road area is one of the oldest surviving parts of Southsea. The oldest building is probably 17a Castle Road which dates back to 1790. Castle Road and Great Southsea Street have always formed a minor shopping centre with a wide variety of shops and small business uses. There has been a gradual loss of such uses (perhaps especially in Great Southsea Street) usually followed by residential conversion. Castle Road has several lovely eateries such as Pie & Vinyl, Monty’s and Sant's. Events are held down it throughout the year, such as "Record Store Day". Wandering the genteel streets of Southsea, you might be forgiven for thinking that the clock tower on the corner of Castle Road and Great Southsea Street is a Tudor-era treasure. However, this is not the case - as it was built in 1903 in a mock-Tudor style. Indeed, if you look on the tower’s eastern side, you’ll be able to see the true date of completion. The tower’s name derives from its first landlord, cabinet maker Ernest Smith. Over the years, the building became one of the first car showrooms on the south coast, survived the Blitz and is currently a hairdressers.

Conseils sur la ville

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VICTORIOUS! Annual family-friendly Music Festival.

August Bank Holiday weekend. https://www.victoriousfestival.co.uk/
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INTERNATIONAL KITE FESTIVAL Held annually on Southsea Common

https://www.portsmouthkitefestival.org.uk/
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Top Tips for staying safe whilst cycling on the road.

https://www.cycleplan.co.uk/blog/staying-safe-whilst-road-cycling
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SOUTHSEA FOOD FESTIVAL - held annually in July. Marvellous!

https://www.facebook.com/SouthseaFoodFestival/
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Two Virtual Tours of Portsmouth - highly recommended.

It's worth having a watch of Portsmouth City Council’s latest Destination Film on Youtube, to see all the great things in Portsmouth come to life: Copy and paste this link in your browser to see it. I think you will enjoy it… https://youtu.be/x3y4byWrgr4 “Geotourist” offers you the chance to take self-guided walking tours around some of the biggest destinations in the world, with guides to all that you can see written by expert insiders. Portsmouth is one such city, with a 15-stop tour taking in some of the city's biggest, best and most beautiful sights. https://geotourist.com/tours/23
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E-scooter hire

E-scooters (through a Council approved scheme in conjunction with Voi) are now available for hire in Portsmouth. A total of 17 parking racks have been installed across the city, where riders will start and end their journeys. This includes one at Palmerston Road Southsea (just around the corner from us beside the Marie Curie charity shop). To rent a Voi e-scooter users must be over 18 and hold a provisional or full driving licence, and users are strongly encouraged to wear helmets. Rental e-scooters can ride on the same road spaces as bikes, including cycle lanes.
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The Great South Run

The Great South Run is an annual 10 mile (16.09 km) road running race which takes place annually in Portsmouth in mid October, providing an intermediate distance between the ten kilometre and the half marathon (21.097 km) runs. Launched in 1990, it is part of the Great Run series created by former British athlete Brendan Foster. It was originally held in Southampton, but the race moved to its current course after the first edition. The Great South Run has become one of Europe's most popular mass participation races over 10 miles, with a record 21,000 entries for the 2009 race.
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Oktoberfest 🍻

Enjoying phenomenal demand the world famous annual Oktoberfest is held in Portsmouth for one day only (an afternoon and evening session) in October. Taking place for 2021 inside what is set to be one of Europe’s Largest bier tent for a Bavarian style festival in Portsmouth Guildhall Square including a showcase some of the best and authentic oompah bands from around the world across both sessions. Plus a large selection of traditional German foods plus those all important steins! Get in the spirit of it all and have yourself some unforgettable fun. https://www.oktoberfestportsmouth.co.uk/
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"Stagecoach" buses

This link takes you to the route map for "Stagecaoch" buses in Portsmouth. The number 23 heading West leaves from Natwest Bank.... https://tiscon-maps-stagecoachbus.s3.amazonaws.com/ZoneMaps/South/0821%20Portsmouth%20zone.pdf
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"First Bus" buses

1) The number18 heading West leaves just around the corner from Subway... https://moovitapp.com/index/en-gb/public_transportation-line-18-South_West-2106-1833732-28797146-1 2) The number3 leaves just around the corner at Natwest heading West, or the old Debenhams heading East.... https://www.firstbus.co.uk/uploads/maps/Route_3.pdf TIP: If heading East on the number3 it doesn't actually terminate at South Parade Pier as the map suggests, but turns into the number1 there and continues. So. here is the route map for the number1.... https://www.firstbus.co.uk/uploads/maps/Route_1_0.pdf
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"Stagecoach" and "First Bus"

"Stagecoach" is considerably cheaper than "First Bus". Day tickets are not valid on both services.
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The Ultimate Guide to Pompey Slang for Tourists

https://languagelearnersjournal.com/2018/01/22/the-ultimate-guide-to-pompey-slang/
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7 iconic words & phrases at risk of dying out in Portsmouth.

Our home has plenty of unique words and phrases you are unlikely to hear if you venture away from the city, unless you happen across another one of the old Pompey faithful. However language is constantly evolving through the years and slang can end up falling out of fashion. The Portsmouth News have picked seven classic Old Portsmouth sayings.... https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/whats-on/things-to-do/7-iconic-words-and-phrases-at-risk-of-dying-out-in-portsmouth-3050525?page=1
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29 celebrities who have called Portsmouth home.

For a city that covers just nine square miles in area, Portsmouth has long produced and attracted an astounding number of famous faces. From those who are born in the city or just chose to come and live here for a time, there has been many a celebrity who have called Portsea Island home. https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/people/amanda-holden-ant-middleton-love-islands-demi-jones-hollywood-star-arnold-schwarzenegger-and-27-other-celebrities-who-you-might-not-know-were-born-or-lived-in-portsmouth-1303157
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How to Have the Best 48 Hours in Southsea, Portsmouth.

https://vickyflipfloptravels.com/48-hours-southsea/
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Public toilets in Portsmouth.

https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/services/community/public-toilets-in-portsmouth/
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Southsea Seafront

https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/services/leisure/beach-and-seafront/
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15 highlights from "A Different Perspective of Portsmouth"

Some very well crafted Portsmouth drone ariel photographs... https://solentskyservices.co.uk/drone-news-blog/a-different-perspective-portsmouth-documentary-highlights
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Ian Crowson Photography

"Southsea and Old Portsmouth. A selection of images by from the thousands I have taken over the years. These photos are intended to be of interest to local people rather than having any artistic claims." https://iancrowsonphotography.co.uk/southsea-1
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Hot weather cycling: six tips to help you keep your cool.

https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/latest-news/hot-weather-cycling-five-tips-to-help-you-keep-your-cool-180053?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=GovDelivery
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Finding your way in Portsmouth just got way easier

8 August 2022 New signs on pavements will be popping up across Portsmouth from today, showing people the easiest walking route to key destinations. The green signs will be in the same style as existing signs that show where a pavement is shared use, for walking and cycling. They will be placed on several public Rights of Way and are part of Portsmouth City Council’s work to make walking around the city easier for everyone. They will show the direction and distance to places such as train stations, the hard bus interchange, and the seafront, as well as the time it takes to walk to them.
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OPEN TOP 26

Take an open-top bus ride along Southsea Seafront, with a brand new service introduced in 2022 running all summer. The all-new Open Top 26 runs from Saturday 24 July until Sunday 5 September - the bright red bus taking you to all the local attractions and offering fantastic seafront views along the way.
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BREEZE - a new travel super app

A new travel super app called Breeze is being developed for the Solent region. It’s a revolutionary new way to plan, book and pay for your journeys across all transport types including buses, trains, cycling, walking routes, driving, car clubs, e-scooters and much more. Breeze makes it possible to travel around the Solent region using just one app. It will be possible to rent e-scooters, buy and scan tickets for trains, buses or ferries, and even rent cars from car clubs.
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Beryl Bikes by Breeze - Bike Hire Scheme Launched 2022

This scheme, called ‘Beryl Bikes by Breeze’, allows you to hire pedal bike for local journeys or an e-bike for a longer journey, without the need to own and store a bike yourself across Portsmouth, Southampton and on the Isle of Wight. It's also ideal for visitors to get around the city with residents who already cycle. Full details on the Council's website or directly with Beryl whose own app also access their bikes in other cities across the UK.
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The Breeze app

The Breeze app has landed! Its the free-to-use, all-in-one super app that enables you to plan, book and pay for sustainable transport journeys all in one place. Bus, train, rental bikes and e-bikes, rental e-scooters, ferry, and other types of transport either are or will shortly be available at the touch of a button. Whether it's for your commute to work, a visit to clients, or simply a short trip out for lunch, check it out to see how you can plan your journey from Portsmouth and across South Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. It's available on both iOS & Android devices and is free to use.