According to Portsmouth City Council, visitors contribute £600million to the local economy and annually and support around 12,000 jobs in the city. While many are attracted by our beaches, there are plenty of other reasons to make a trip to Hampshire’s fabulous island city.
With the summer holidays still in full swing we look at 12 of Portsmouth’s best tourist attractions:
1. Portsmouth skyline
Tourism remains an important part of Portsmouth's local economy Photo: Contributor
2. Spinnaker Tower
A visit to Portsmouth would be incomplete without a visit to it's most iconic landmark. Spinnaker Tower is located at Gunwharf Quays which also hosts more than 90 shops to explore while you are in the area. The tower is 170 metres tall and rewards visitors with view of Portsmouth and further afield such as the Isle of Wight. Admission costs £14.75 for adults and £11.50 for children aged 4-15. Children under three can go in for free. Photo: -
3. Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Portsmouth's Historic Dockyard is home to a number of attractions which celebrate our city's naval past. These include Lord Nelson's famous ship the HMS Victory and The National Museum of the Royal Navy in Portsmouth. Attractions start at £24 per adult and £19 per child. Photo: BasPhoto
4. South Parade Pier
Dating back to the 1870s, South Parade Pier is beloved part of the seafront scenery in Southsea. Visitors can enjoy children's fairground rides, arcade machines, a number of eateries, and the beach. Picture: Trev Harman Photo: -