TEN OF THE BEST PORTSMOUTH EXPERIENCES |
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Sea
Take a refreshing dip or relax on the beach . Feel adventurous ? Try kayaking , windsurfing or paddleboarding at Portsmouth Watersports Centre .
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Music and cultural events
Experience exciting festivals on your doorstep , from a threeday weekend of live music at Victorious Festival , to the biggest Comic Con on the south coast .
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A city you just have to experience |
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Dance until dawn |
Southsea Common |
Shopping |
Maritime history |
Enjoy student nights at local clubs and bars like PRYZM , Astoria and Popworld , or live music at venues including the iconic Wedgewood Rooms . |
A spacious place for relaxed summer picnics and winter walks , where the skies fill with colour at the annual International Kite Festival . |
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Shop ' til you drop at designer outlet Gunwharf Quays or Southsea ’ s Albert Road , proud home to all kinds of homegrown independent businesses . |
Immerse yourself in maritime history at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard . Visit the fantastic Mary Rose Museum and stroll around Nelson ’ s flagship HMS Victory . |
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Portsmouth FC
Make the most of discounted entry to Fratton Park with your Purple Ticket and cheer on Portsmouth FC : ‘ Play up Pompey , Pompey play up !’
Old Portsmouth
Indulge your creative side at the Hotwalls in Old Portsmouth , home to 13 artists ’ and designers ’ studios , as well as popular waterfront café The Canteen .
Spinnaker Tower
Take in panoramic views from The Clouds , the café / bar at the top of the 110m Spinnaker Tower . You can abseil down if you ’ re feeling brave .
Theatre and comedy
Take in a play or musical at the Edwardian Kings Theatre or Victorian New Theatre Royal , or get happy at comedy nights held in all kinds of venues .
PORTSMOUTH IS PRETTY BEACHES AND VIVID STREET ART , RICH IN NAVAL HISTORY AND BUZZING WITH INDIE START-UPS , ALIVE WITH POSSIBILITY . OUR UNIVERSITY IS WOVEN THROUGH THE HEART OF THE UK ’ S ONLY ISLAND CITY . IT ’ S ALL ON YOUR DOORSTEP AND INSPIRATION IS YOURS FOR THE TAKING .
Discover your city
By day , the city ’ s compact nature and flat terrain make it easy and quick to get around on foot or bike – from shops and galleries , to the seafront or the deck of a historic ship . By night , the city is alive with gigs , bars , restaurants , clubs and shows .
When not in halls of residence , many students live in the Southsea area , at the southernmost end of our island . Friendly and lively , it ’ s close to campus and the beach .
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