Guidebook for Southsea
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Closest Railway Station to Apartment (1.1Miles) Typical cost of Taxi is only about £4
Portsmouth & Southsea station
Commercial RoadClosest Railway Station to Apartment (1.1Miles) Typical cost of Taxi is only about £4
Excellent picnic area with pedal boats on Lake shared by swans, ducks and remote control model boats. Also safe bathing on nearby beach.
41 locals recommend
Canoe Lake
Eastney EsplanadeExcellent picnic area with pedal boats on Lake shared by swans, ducks and remote control model boats. Also safe bathing on nearby beach.
All things Aquatic (Excellent Fish & Chip Shop nearby).
29 locals recommend
Blue Reef Aquarium Portsmouth
Clarence EsplanadeAll things Aquatic (Excellent Fish & Chip Shop nearby).
Clarence Pier
Amusement Arcade and Fun Fair.
King Henry VIII built this Castle in the 16th Century. It is from here that he stood and watched dumbfounded as his Flag Ship the Mary Rose capsized and sunk before his very eyes!
76 locals recommend
Southsea Castle
Clarence EsplanadeKing Henry VIII built this Castle in the 16th Century. It is from here that he stood and watched dumbfounded as his Flag Ship the Mary Rose capsized and sunk before his very eyes!
The oldest part of the City were the first tobacco and potatoes landed brought from the New World to Europe from Elizabethan times. Beautiful historic streets & buildings including St Thomas Cathedral
St Thomas Cathedral station
The oldest part of the City were the first tobacco and potatoes landed brought from the New World to Europe from Elizabethan times. Beautiful historic streets & buildings including St Thomas Cathedral
The New Mary Rose Museum has just been completed and is drawing visitors from all over the Globe to this Iconic Ship.
54 locals recommend
Mary Rose Museum
Main RoadThe New Mary Rose Museum has just been completed and is drawing visitors from all over the Globe to this Iconic Ship.
Spa & Beauty Treatments, Gym, Family Swimming Pool with slides & Cafe. MUSIC VENUES- Acts for this year so far include Maximo Park,The Strangers,Stiff Little Fingers, UB40.
24 locals recommend
Pyramids Centre
Clarence EsplanadeSpa & Beauty Treatments, Gym, Family Swimming Pool with slides & Cafe. MUSIC VENUES- Acts for this year so far include Maximo Park,The Strangers,Stiff Little Fingers, UB40.
Eclectic Albert Road, renowned for its bohemian atmosphere with cafes, antique shops, pubs, live music venues such as Wedgwood Rooms.
25 locals recommend
Albert Road
Albert RoadEclectic Albert Road, renowned for its bohemian atmosphere with cafes, antique shops, pubs, live music venues such as Wedgwood Rooms.
Elegant tree lined pedestrian shopping area including two department stores, Waitrose and dozens of restaurants and cafes. Southsea's New Public Library is open 7 days a week-free internet.
17 locals recommend
Palmerston Rd
Palmerston RoadElegant tree lined pedestrian shopping area including two department stores, Waitrose and dozens of restaurants and cafes. Southsea's New Public Library is open 7 days a week-free internet.
D-Day Museum is 5 minutes walking distance away from the Mini Penthouse- short walk across the Parks and Gardens of Southsea Common.
46 locals recommend
The D-Day Story
Clarence EsplanadeD-Day Museum is 5 minutes walking distance away from the Mini Penthouse- short walk across the Parks and Gardens of Southsea Common.
Shopping
Gunwarf has myriad restaurants (Jamie Oliver, Loch Fyne), waterfront cafes,designer shops (KurtGeiger,Hugo Boss,Paul Smith), Vue Cinema (14 Screens) and Yacht Marina.
389 locals recommend
Gunwharf Quays
Gunwarf has myriad restaurants (Jamie Oliver, Loch Fyne), waterfront cafes,designer shops (KurtGeiger,Hugo Boss,Paul Smith), Vue Cinema (14 Screens) and Yacht Marina.
15 minutes walk to Royal Marines Museum situated near lovely pebble beach with safe bathing.
17 locals recommend
Royal Marines Museum
Eastney Esplanade15 minutes walk to Royal Marines Museum situated near lovely pebble beach with safe bathing.
Food Scene
Iconic Landmark with breathtaking views of Solent with Cafe in the Sky on viewing deck!
148 locals recommend
Spinnaker Tower
Iconic Landmark with breathtaking views of Solent with Cafe in the Sky on viewing deck!