Guidebook for Portsmouth
Parks & Nature
Canoe Lake dates back to 1886, located east of South Parade Pier and surrounded by open grassland, perfect for picnics. Pedals boats are for hire, which are great fun for everyone. Adjacent to the lake is a café, large children's outdoor play area, including a zip wire, sand pit and splash park. The remaining walls of Lumps Fort offer a peaceful and restful setting for Southsea Rose Gardens. Other facilities in this area include grass and hard tennis courts, bowls greens, putting, St Helen's field cricket field and the Model Village. The Natural History Museum is also nearby with butterfly house and observational beehive. Entry is free.
9 locals recommend
Canoe Lake station
Canoe Lake dates back to 1886, located east of South Parade Pier and surrounded by open grassland, perfect for picnics. Pedals boats are for hire, which are great fun for everyone. Adjacent to the lake is a café, large children's outdoor play area, including a zip wire, sand pit and splash park. The remaining walls of Lumps Fort offer a peaceful and restful setting for Southsea Rose Gardens. Other facilities in this area include grass and hard tennis courts, bowls greens, putting, St Helen's field cricket field and the Model Village. The Natural History Museum is also nearby with butterfly house and observational beehive. Entry is free.
Food Scene
Located on the harbour-side at Portsmouth with the beer garden overlooking the water. Dating back to the 1700's, this was the first place spices from Jamaica landed. It was originally three old smugglers pubs. A great place to visit.
9 locals recommend
Spice Island
1 Bath SquareLocated on the harbour-side at Portsmouth with the beer garden overlooking the water. Dating back to the 1700's, this was the first place spices from Jamaica landed. It was originally three old smugglers pubs. A great place to visit.
The Still & West is a stunning Grade II listed pub in Old Portsmouth, where smart modern style mingles with traditional nautical charm.
32 locals recommend
The Still & West
Bath SquareThe Still & West is a stunning Grade II listed pub in Old Portsmouth, where smart modern style mingles with traditional nautical charm.
A nice, clean, café that do great breakfasts, coffee and lunches at affordable prices, and very close to the apartment
Moggy's Cafe
86 Clarendon RoadA nice, clean, café that do great breakfasts, coffee and lunches at affordable prices, and very close to the apartment
Canoe Lake
Eastney EsplanadeGreat for kids' lunch out or just an ice cream by the lake!
Drinks & Nightlife
Hop in a taxi to Albert Road, known as highly diverse and unique to Portsmouth, where you can browse the quirky shops and find a local bar, some offering live music. There are many to restaurants, cafes and take-aways to choose from.
25 locals recommend
Albert Road
Albert RoadHop in a taxi to Albert Road, known as highly diverse and unique to Portsmouth, where you can browse the quirky shops and find a local bar, some offering live music. There are many to restaurants, cafes and take-aways to choose from.