Portsmouth walks: Visit Portsmouth route takes visitors to attractions like the Historic Dockyard, Southsea Castle and Hotwalls Studios

Here is one of the best walks in Portsmouth which will let you see many of the city’s best sights.

By Joe Buncle

Published 13th May 2023, 06:00 BST

Updated 21st Apr 2024, 17:15 BST

Visit Portsmouth has released a walking route to help people maximise and day out in the city and see the best sights on offer. The ‘Walkable Portsmouth’ route takes its followers from the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard to the seafront in Southsea taking in some outstanding attractions along the way. You can find the full details of the itinerary – and make use of the Visit Portsmouth’s itinerary planner tool – on the Visit Portsmouth website.

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Here are 11 scenic sights you can visit while following the ‘Walkable Portsmouth’ route:

Here are 11 sights to see on Visit Portsmouth's recommended route.

1. Walkable Portsmouth

Here are 11 sights to see on Visit Portsmouth's recommended route. Photo: -

Roughly a four minute walk from the cathedral is Hotwalls Studios, a centre of arts and crafts inside some of the city's historic sea defence buildings. Here, you can watch artists at work and step inside some of their galleries.

2. Hotwalls Studios - Old Portsmouth

Roughly a four minute walk from the cathedral is Hotwalls Studios, a centre of arts and crafts inside some of the city's historic sea defence buildings. Here, you can watch artists at work and step inside some of their galleries. Photo: HS

Next up is The Camber Dock, a vital part of Portsmouth's heritage as home to the city's oldest commercial docks. A variety of fresh fish and seafood are available to buy at the quaysides.

3. The Camber

Next up is The Camber Dock, a vital part of Portsmouth's heritage as home to the city's oldest commercial docks. A variety of fresh fish and seafood are available to buy at the quaysides. Photo: -

Next up is Southea’s roofless Royal Garrison Church. During its rich history, the church has acted as a 13th century hospital, a Tudor armoury, and the site of the royal wedding between Charles II and Catherine of Braganza in 1662

4. The Royal Garrison Church

Next up is Southea’s roofless Royal Garrison Church. During its rich history, the church has acted as a 13th century hospital, a Tudor armoury, and the site of the royal wedding between Charles II and Catherine of Braganza in 1662 Photo: Keith Woodland

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