1 Day In Portsmouth
So you've got 24 hours in Portsmouth
! That's a great amount of time to visit - let's see what our expert guides would recommend. Last updated 15th December 2023.
If you have 24 hours to spend in Portsmouth, here are some suggestions:
- Visit the Historic Dockyard, home to HMS Victory, HMS Warrior and the Mary Rose Museum. Allow at least 4 hours for this.
- Take a tour of the Spinnaker Tower - a 170m tall viewing tower with amazing views of the city. Allow 1-2 hours for this.
- Explore the Portsmouth City Museum, with exhibits on the city's history and naval heritage. Allow 1-2 hours for this.
- Take a stroll down Southsea promenade and enjoy the views of the Solent. Allow 1-2 hours for this.
- Visit the D-Day Museum and learn about the city's role in the Normandy landings. Allow 1-2 hours for this.
- Take a boat trip around Portsmouth Harbour and see the ships and submarines in port. Allow 1-2 hours for this.
There are also plenty of restaurants, cafes and pubs in the city centre to grab a bite to eat or drink.
