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:
5. Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery
Visiting the Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery is a great way to understand the Portsmouth's history and culture. Current exhibits include the story of Portsmouth FC and a display celebrating Sherlock Holmes and his creator Arthur Conan Doyle, who lived and worked in Portsmouth. Photo: Portsmouth City Council
6. Charles Dickens' Birthplace Museum
Charles Dickens' Birthplace Museum allows visitors to explore the first home of one of the UK's most celebrated authors. Dickens was born at the Portsmouth adress - now 393 Commercial Road - more than 200 years ago. Photo: Portsmouth City Council
7. The Millenium Promenade
Beginning in Southsea near at Spur Redoubt near Clarence Pier, this 3km route lets walkers take in views of Old Portsmouth, the Camber and Gunwharf Quays. Photo: -
8. Fort Nelson
Located in Portchester - just outside Portsmouth - Fort Nelson is free to visit and is home to some of the Royal Armouries' national collection of historic weapons and artillery. Photo: Alex Shute