We’ve all enjoyed a few days of welcome warm sun, but the rain has come back with a vengeance and does not look great throughout the day. The Met Office predicts the showers may dissipate by tomorrow, but the warm weather looks set to end.
Even on a miserable day, Portsmouth is blessed with a wide variety of tourist attractions perfect for families. The park may not be the best place to take your child today, but there are so many other options to keep them entertained before they go back to school.
The News has put together this guide of places to visit which may help to inspire you and your family. Be sure to click through all the pages to see where you can go on a rainy day, to save you from being stuck at home all day.
. Inspiration for a rainy day
There are lots of places to visit on a rainy day (Photo LOIC VENANCE/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: AFP Contributor
. Fort Nelson
With its tunnels and indoor museum area, Fort Nelson on Portsdown Hill is the perfect place to visit all year round. royalarmouries.org/venue/fort-nelson Photo: -
. Clarence Pier
The penny slots are always a winner all year round with both Clarence Pier and South Parade Pier along Southsea seafront providing great options within the family arcades to occupy all of the family. With fun fair rides also on offer at peak times (and good weather) as well as plenty of food and drink options families who visit are definitely on to a winner. www.clarencepier.co.uk and www.southparadepier.net Photo: MRW
. Retro Gameplay
You can turn back the clock at Retro Gameplay in Cosham High Street where people can pay an entrance fee and can play 'retro' board games or computer games inside. Retro Gaming is generally open Tuesday to Sunday, from 2pm to 8pm weekdays, 11am to 8pm on Saturday and 11am to 5pm on Sunday. https://www.facebook.com/groups/646523713386851 or email [email protected] Picture: Sam Stephenson. Photo: Sam Stephenson
. Planet Ice - Gosport Ice Rink
Fantastic fun for all of the family, a trip to Planet Ice in Fareham Road provides perfect family fun whether you are a pro or an absolute beginner. Open all year round, the ice rink also has a cafe and its location next to Gosport Leisure Centre and Holbrook Recreation Ground Play Area make it a perfect little sport for families. Prices start at £6.90. planet-ice.co.uk/locations/gosport Picture: Paul Jacobs (143632-6) Photo: PJ
1. Inspiration for a rainy day
There are lots of places to visit on a rainy day (Photo LOIC VENANCE/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: AFP Contributor
2. Fort Nelson
With its tunnels and indoor museum area, Fort Nelson on Portsdown Hill is the perfect place to visit all year round. royalarmouries.org/venue/fort-nelson Photo: -
3. Clarence Pier
The penny slots are always a winner all year round with both Clarence Pier and South Parade Pier along Southsea seafront providing great options within the family arcades to occupy all of the family. With fun fair rides also on offer at peak times (and good weather) as well as plenty of food and drink options families who visit are definitely on to a winner. www.clarencepier.co.uk and www.southparadepier.net Photo: MRW
4. Retro Gameplay
You can turn back the clock at Retro Gameplay in Cosham High Street where people can pay an entrance fee and can play 'retro' board games or computer games inside. Retro Gaming is generally open Tuesday to Sunday, from 2pm to 8pm weekdays, 11am to 8pm on Saturday and 11am to 5pm on Sunday. https://www.facebook.com/groups/646523713386851 or email [email protected] Picture: Sam Stephenson. Photo: Sam Stephenson