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Portsmouth City Guide Including Hotels
ntroduction:
Warrior 1860. You could also have
a look at Henry Vlll’s Mary Rose
Portsmouth is located on and retrace the history of the
the south coast of the scenic Royal Navy at the Royal Naval
county of Hampshire. The city has Museum. Other attractions include
a long established historic naval Charles Dickens’ birthplace, the
presence. The city of Portsmouth D-Day Museum featuring the
was established in the year 1623, Overlord Embroidery, Southsea
being a community that swears by Castle, the Royal Marines Museum,
its influence to world history. and Portsmouth Cathedral.
As well as being an important
naval town, Portsmouth has a Royal Marines Museum: This is a
nostalgic feel with it’s grand museum situated in a former
cobblestone streets, horse drawn officers' mess with sweeping
carriages, museums and famous stairways, chandeliers and fine
historic buildings. Boasting over paintings. There are also
one hundred restaurants, antique beautiful grounds in which you
shops and a huge music hall can relax and enjoy a quiet
called the Portsmouth Music Hall. picnic with your friends. The
You will fall in love with the Exhibition gallery features a
ambience that this historic city talking head of Hannah Snell,
offers as well as the coastal audiovisual shows, interactive
aspect of the place. games, and a collection of over
7,000 medals.
Places of Interest:
Eastney Beam Engine House
A place of historic significance, Industrial Archaeology: This
you can explore Lord Nelson’s museum contains a pair of
flagship, HMS Victory and visit magnificent James Watt beam
Queen Victoria’s battleship, HMS engines, stationed in their
original high Victorian engine locally, nationally and
house of 1887. There are also a internationally. There are
variety of other pumping engines programs of solo, grouped and
on display here. themed exhibitions mostly centred
on the work of younger or
Natural History Museum: In this emerging artists.
museum you can see the geology of
the Portsmouth area and a The 1642 Living History Village,
full-size reconstruction of Historic Site, Gosport: This is a
Dinosaur “Iguanodon” and other representational Hampshire
fossil remains. You can enter village set in the year 1642. You
here through the Riverbank scene could go back in time and
with a fresh water aquarium and experience this replica of how it
have a look at the different used to be with timber and
kinds of fish on display. You can thatched buildings. Occupants
also see the “Ice Age” displays dress and speak in 17th century
and early mammals and birds here. style.
The Spinnaker Tower: This is one Things to do:
wonder which is absolutely
breath-taking.You can experience Portsmouth is also called the
the stunning views from this Waterfront city. It has a
unique 170m tower, visible from fantastic range of restaurants,
miles around. This is the newest bars and cafés to soothe your
landmark which is change the thirst and satisfy your taste
skyline of Portsmouth! buds. Of course, it will suit
your budget too. As far as shops
Aspex Gallery: Here, tourists can are concerned, the choice is
experience the most creative and huge.
contemporary visual arts;
to drink and socialize.
Shopping: The Southsea, this
major shopping complex has two Special Events: Two of
department stores as well as a Portsmouth's most renowned
range of boutique shops. There personalities have events to
are florists, diamond merchants commemorate their lives in 2006.
and antique dealers; even “Brunel 200 Portsmouth” will
interior decorators to cater to celebrate the 200th anniversary
your every shopping need. Of of the birth of Isambard Kingdom
course, the cafes, restaurants Brunel, who was born in
and bars are numerous too. There Portsmouth on 9th of April
is Gunwharf Quays with 80 outlets 1806.The famous author Richard
that sell big brand names for a Lancelyn Green will be releasing
discount prices. It is open seven his wonderful collection of Conan
days a week. The City Centre is Doyle-related books, papers and
famous for it’s branded and assorted memorabilia in the later
trendy stores. The shopping half of 2006.
precinct on Commercial Road, the
indoor mall at Cascades, and the Transport: Portsmouth has regular
street markets on Thursday, bus routes connecting the main
Friday and Saturday are very visitor areas. In fact, a new
popular and well worth a visit. pilot bus service for all you
night owls has been inaugurated
Eating and drinking: There are and is operational on Friday and
restaurants and small bistro’s Saturday nights. The Nightrunner
that offer cuisine ranging from will start services from South
Indian to Italian, Turkish to Parade Pier at 1.25am and 2.25 am
Thai. If you want to meet with and at Winston Churchill Avenue
friends or enjoy your weekend, at 1.30am and 2.30am. There are
there is always a themed location currently 234 licensed taxis
working in the city providing range of accommodation from
24-hour service. small, private bed and breakfasts
to the plusher four-star hotels.
Food and Drink: It is always better if you
reserve your accommodation in
Indian Palace: Indian Palace in advance. The tarrif’s for hotels,
Gunwharf Quays is famous for accomodations and guest houses
authentic and traditional spicy are generally quoted as per
and tasty Indian and moghlai person, based on a couple
dishes. sharing, and include VAT (17.5%).
All prices for self-catering
Arbuckles: This small and units are quoted as per unit per
friendly restaurant is famous for week inclusive of VAT (17.5%).
chicken and vegetarian burgers.
Booking is required. Inn Lodge Portsmouth
Royal Beach Hotel
A fistful of Tacos: This place at Express by Holiday Inn Portsmouth
South Sea serves authentic sea
food and vegeterian dishes as Tulip Inn Portsmouth
well. Beaufort Hotel
Café Citrus is a popular café bar Best Western Queens Hotel
in Albert Road, Southsea. It is Seacrest Hotel
perfect for a romantic rendevous
or a friendly get-together. Entertainment:
Hotels and Accomodation: The city of Portsmouth is abuzz
with entertainment and activity
Whether you are looking for a around the clock. Catering for
short stay or a longer holiday, all diverse tastes such as
Portsmouth offers a comprehensive comedy, film, football, live
music, bowling, literature and All in all, Portsmouth is a city
arts. At Gunwharf Quays there is on the sea packed with a
a bowling arena and a state of beautiful mix of history and
the art 12 screen cinema, with a heritage. Add to it the variety
further 9 screen cinema at Port on offer with it’s bars and
Solent. The Kings Theatre Trust restaurants as well as a
Limited at Albert Road, comprehensive program of events,
Portsmouth is famous for live you know that you have discovered
music and theatrical events. No 6 the right city to spend your
Independent Cinema and Vue holiday or short stay. Being
Cinemas are two of the 4 major situated on the coast is a huge
cinema houses here. bonus too!.
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