A Guide to Southsea — Your 3 Day Travel Itinerary
With a Victorian seafront, a picturesque castle & other local attractions, Southsea is the perfect place to enjoy a sunset over the Solent.
Travel: Portsmouth & Southsea station (the station is located on the Portsmouth Direct Line, which runs between London Waterloo and Portsmouth Harbour).
DAY 1: A relaxing day by the sea…
Activities:
Explore the stunning grounds of this historical landmark, boasting panoramic views from the top of the Keep to the Isle of Wight and Solent.
There’s plenty of greenspace at Southsea Common for a lunchtime picnic. Visit Portsmouth’s Naval Memorial and admire the views of adjacent seafront promenade beach.
3. Lumps Fort, Southsea Rose Garden
Once home to defences for the naval base at Portsmouth, Lumps Fort is now known for being a beautiful rose garden. When in bloom, this garden is full of flowers bursting with life and makes for the perfect spot to enjoy a gentle stroll on a sunny day.
4. Canoe Lake
Discover this boating lake where you can hire pedalos in a beautiful reservoir surrounded by impressive floral bedding at the water’s edge.
End an exciting day of sightseeing at the South Parade Pier. Whether it be learning about the pier’s history, taking in the seaside views or having a go at pier fishing, there’s something for everyone!
Food & Drink:
A local favourite and a short walk away from the beach, you can’t go wrong with fish and chips from The Fisherman’s Kitchen.
Nestled in the heart of Southsea, enjoy a refreshing alcoholic, or non-alcoholic, drink at Southsea Village. This cosy pub offers a wide range of drinks from craft beers to cocktails as well as a comfortable outdoor dining area.
DAY 2: Explore Old Portsmouth
Activities:
Spend the morning at the waterfront of Gunwharf Quay where you can enjoy the many restaurants, bars and shops, or simply go for a stroll while you admire the amazing waterfront views.
2. Square Tower
Built during the reign of Henry VII, visit one of Portsmouth’s earliest stone fortifications. Fun fact: This building is one of the only parts of the Tudor works to survive.
This 3km promenade takes you on an exclusive tour of Portsmouth’s historic waterfront. The route starts from Spur Redoubt near Clarence Pier, Southsea and finishes on The Hard, taking in Old Portsmouth, the Camber and Gunwharf Quays.
Food & Drink:
After a busy day of walking, head back to Southsea where you can relax with a well-deserved drink at the Brewhouse & Kitchen. This buzzing pub has its own micro-brewery and serves freshly-brewed craft beer, as well as a vast array of drinks and delicious food!
DAY 3: Discover Portsmouth’s most-prized historic landmarks and get a taste for the local spirits
Activities:
This historical pentagonal fort is one of Portsmouth’s most treasured historic monuments. From here, expect to see spectacular sea views and learn about Portsmouth’s impressive naval history.
Why not pay this distillery within the eighteenth century Fort Cumberland, a Historic England property, a visit? What’s even better is that it offers its guests tours which means that you can learn history while getting a taste for local spirits!
2. Milton Locks Nature Reserve
Described as an oasis in the heart of Portsmouth, spend the last day of your seaside holiday exploring the diverse wildlife at the Milton Locks Nature Reserve.
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