Portsmouth

The Great Waterfront City

Miles of sea views . . . and centuries of history. Portsmouth is the refreshing choice for your city break.

Portsmouth offers dining, shopping and contemporary art on the waterfront alongside world-famous ships, fascinating museums and inspiring cathedrals.

With a year-round events programme featuring outdoor theatre, food festivals, live music and major sporting events you'll always find reason to come back.

2012 sees Portsmouth host a year long festival celebrating the 200th anniversary of Charles Dickens in the city. The city has many literary connections and is also home to the award winning 'A Study in Sherlock: Uncovering the Conan Doyle Collection' at the City Museum.

Enjoy life on the water's edge.