Living in Portsmouth
10 reasons to love Portsmouth
1 . Maritime heritage
Home to the Royal Navy , Portsmouth is a proud maritime city . Portsmouth Historic Dockyard hosts HMS Victory and the award-winning Mary Rose Museum among other famous attractions . You can also visit Southsea Castle , where Henry VIII stood and watched the Mary Rose sink in 1545 .
2 . The Hotwalls Studios and Old Portsmouth
Part of Old Portsmouth ’ s historic Hotwalls area hosts 13 studios where you can see the work of local artists , designers and creative companies – great for inspiration .
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3 . Café culture and diverse food
It is easy to find a place for coffee or somewhere to eat in Portsmouth . Albert Road is perfect for quirky cafés , bars and restaurants that serve all types of cuisine . You will also find cafés and pubs along the cobbled streets of historic Old Portsmouth .
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4 . Music and entertainment
The Kings Theatre , the New Theatre Royal and Portsmouth Guildhall all offer a fantastic range of plays , live shows and music concerts . The Wedgewood Rooms in Southsea holds regular comedy nights , live bands and club nights . And the annual Victorious music festival on Southsea Common is not to be missed .
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5 . Beyond the city
From Portsmouth , it is easy to get to London , Brighton , the Isle of Wight and other great places for a weekend stay or day trip . For Europe , you are just a ferry ride or short flight away .
6 . A city that is easy to get around
Portsmouth is a compact city – you can travel from historic ships to bustling shopping streets in minutes . The city is flat – perfect for walking and cycling .
A brilliant place to be
Your best days will begin on the UK ’ s only island city : Portsmouth . A place of pretty beaches and vivid street art , rich in naval history and home to all kinds of independent start-up businesses , Portsmouth is an ideal place for an adventure in life and learning .
The University of Portsmouth is located through the main part of this unique city on England ’ s south coast . The campus is close to all amenities and just a short walk from the seafront . Living in a hall of residence that feels like home , inspiration will always be on your doorstep . From here , you can go anywhere .
Well connected
Southsea seafront is a short walk from the city centre and main University campus . Here you can enjoy fantastic sea views , four miles of beach and the green spaces of Southsea Common , ideal for meeting friends and having summer picnics . The Common also hosts live music , running events and even a kite festival .
If you want to see more of the UK , you will find good road and rail links to other major cities . The bright lights of London are just a 90-minute direct train journey away . Heathrow , Gatwick and Southampton airports are within easy reach . Ferries cross regularly to France and Spain , making Portsmouth an excellent base for exploration .
7 . Fun at the beach
You are never far from the beach in Portsmouth . And where there is a beach , you will find fish and chips and ice cream !
8 . Spinnaker Tower
Take in panoramic views of the city and the sea from The Clouds , the café at the top of the 110m Spinnaker Tower . You can abseil down if you are feeling brave .
9 . A historic and literary city
Portsmouth is the birthplace of Charles Dickens and has also been home to Arthur Conan Doyle and Rudyard Kipling . These literary greats are celebrated at museums throughout the city and with special events .
10 . A place you can relax
Portsmouth is known for its green spaces . Southsea Common and Canoe Lake are close to the seafront and are perfect for summer barbecues , winter walks and meeting up with friends .