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Southsea, Portsmouth is the "best kept secret
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Portsmouth Historic
Dockyard
Discover the world
famous historic ships: HMS Victory, the Mary Rose & HMS Warrior
1860 that have shaped British history at Portsmouth Historic
Dockyard.Home of the Royal Navy, other attractions include The
Royal Naval Museum, with a new Exhibition “Sea Your
History” and Action Stations with the interactive gallery
InterAction detailing the science and technology used by the modern
Royal Navy.Also on site there are Harbour Tours, enabling you to
see the fleet up close and personal.
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Shopping in Portsmouth at
Gunwharf Quays
Click here for a full
list of retailers in Portsmouth at Gunwharf Quays
Enjoy a totally new shopping experience in
Portsmouth at Gunwharf Quays. Wander through wide-open spaces,
along pedestrian avenues, while taking in the vibrant atmosphere.
This is how the world is meant to shop. There are more than 90
designer outlet stores with an incredible range of the latest
fashions & leisurewear, household goods, toys, books, music and
more, with savings up to 70% on high street prices
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Southsea
Castle
Once upon a time, the city was threatened
by attack from the sea. Henry VIII ordered that Southsea Castle be
built to defend Portsmouth and it harbour. Since then the Castle
has been guarding the city for over 400 years.Over the centuries,
Southsea Castle's defences were strengthened so that it could
continue to protect Portsmouth. In the 19th Century a tunnel was
built to defend the Castle moat. Visitors can still enter the
tunnel and see how the Castle would have been defended against
invaders. The Castle has had many other uses besides defence. For a
while it was a military prison. A lighthouse was built in the
1820s, and is still in use by shipping today. In 1960 the Castle
left military service. It was acquired by Portsmouth City Council,
which restored the Castle to its 19th century appearance.
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Southsea Common The Regions Top Picnic Spot
The Common took the prize as the top picnic spot in the south-east,
ahead of stiff competition from the likes of Bournemouth beach and
Petworth Park. Southsea councillor Terry Hall said: 'Southsea
Common is one of the best areas in Portsmouth, so it's fantastic to
hear that we're in the running to win the Warburtons Best National
Picnic Spot award. The Sandringham hotel is overlooks the common,
which is an absolute delight in the summer, hosting many fun
events, includng the kite festival, heavy horse show, and various
military displays.
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Easy Living In Portsmouth and Southsea
For lovers of live music and dance, enjoy FREE events at The
Bandstand all summer long. This natural amphitheatre looking out to
sea is perfect for a lazy afternoon. Or check out The Wedgewood
Rooms for new bands on tour, established international acts and
festival warm-ups. Portsmouth's grand Guildhall is host to
everything from pop idols and rock acts to symphony orchestras and
comedy. And if comedy is your thing, then head for Jongleurs at
Gunwharf Quays where you can enjoy top class entertainment on
Friday & Saturday nights with food, drink and the chance to
dance until the early hours.
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For more information
about attractions in Portsmouth and Southsea click
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