Ten reasons to
1 . 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 bistros , bars and restaurants serving all types of cuisine while the cobbled streets of historic Old Portsmouth are home to some great cafés and pubs .
2 . 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 hold regular comedy events , live bands and club nights . The annual Victorious music festival on Southsea Common is not to be missed .
3 . Beyond the City
From Portsmouth you will find it is easy to get to London , Brighton , the Isle of Wight and other great places for a weekend stay or day trip , while Europe is just a ferry ride or short flight away .
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4 . An easy city to get around
Everything is close by in Portsmouth . You can travel from historic ships to busy shopping streets in minutes . The city is flat so it is perfect for walking and cycling .
5 . Seaside living
The beach is a place for lifelong memories . In Portsmouth , the beaches are right on your doorstep , so as well as swimming , you can try kayaking , windsurfing or paddleboarding at Portsmouth Watersports Centre .
6 . Spinnaker Tower
Take in panoramic views from the observation deck at the top of the 110m Spinnaker Tower . You can even abseil down if you are feeling brave .
7 . Southsea Common
Southsea Common is a green space where you can spend many evenings during your summer . It is perfect for picnics with friends , refreshing winter walks or some time alone with nature and it is right next to the beach . The city is also one of the sunniest places in the UK *– on sunny days the city shines .
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8 . An epic history
Get lost in Portsmouth ’ s maritime history at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard , visit Henry VIII ’ s favourite ship the Mary Rose , or look inside one of the most celebrated warships , HMS Victory .
9 . Old Portsmouth
Every city needs a creative hub and the Hotwalls in Old Portsmouth is ours . With 13 artists ’ and designers ’ studios and regular exhibitions , it is the place to go to see artistry at work .
10 . Literary greats
Portsmouth is the birthplace of Charles Dickens and has also been home to many other authors including Arthur Conan Doyle and Rudyard Kipling . These literary greats are celebrated at museums throughout the city with special events .
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