English Heritage established this purpose designed facility close to Portsmouth in order to centralise a great deal of the archaeological work that they do as...

What many would argue is one of the most impressive pieces of 18th Century defensive architecture, Fort Cumberland is certainly a beautiful and most recognisable...

The Havant Museum contains a variety of interesting exhibits which chart the history of this community and the many other areas that surround it....

East Head is a SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) and of special wetland interest. It is a sandy spit, about 10 hectares in...

West Wittering is a beautiful stretch of sandy beach, located near to Chichester on the south coast of England and easily accessible by road....

The museum is in what was one of the most stately Officers’ Messes in England. The museum helps you to discover the story of the...

Emsworth Museum attempts to bring to life the long and interesting story of the borough with reference to a large amount of documents and artefacts...

Dell Quay was once the seventh most important port in England and, although small, still remains a busy and vibrant port for mariners today. You...

Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth’s historic harbour is an exciting waterfront development that successfully juxtaposes the old with the new. Whether you are looking for...

This is one of the oldest fortifications in Portsmouth and was built around 1418 in order to defend the entrance to the main historic harbour...

Staunton Country Park is set in 1000 acres of parkland with huge, beautiful glasshouses, walled gardens (including the Golden Jubilee maze) and follies. This park...

The Norrish Central Library is located in the heart of Portsmouth and is one of the most important cultural and social exchanges in the city....

Charles Dickens is of course one of the most famous writers ever to have lived anywhere in the world. His works are still some...

Located in the heart of the great port town of Portsmouth, this depot is a living archive of the transport industry that has served this...

The Treadgold Museum represents one of the most interesting local history collections in the region. The museum contains a wealth of information relating to...

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is home to three famous warships. Admiral Lord Nelson’s HMS Victory, the first iron hulled armoured battleship HMS Warrior 1860 and King...

The steam powered HMS Warrior was one of the great prides of the Royal Navy in Queen Victoria’s reign. Harnessing the power of steam,...

The history of the Royal Navy and its people stems back over a thousand years. Out interactive exhibitions tell the story of the sailing navy,...

Portsmouth City Museum is dedicated to the long and interesting history of this city and its people, an important port for centuries. There are...

Climb all 170m of this impressive tower, which stands at the entrance to the historic harbour of Portsmouth. Take the high speed lift right to...

Aspex has a name in this area of the country for being one of the lading exhibition spaces for contemporary art. Throughout the year,...

Centrepiece of the D-Day Museum, opened in 1984 to commemorate the invasion’s 40th anniversary, is the Overlord Embroidery designed by Sandra Lawrence and commissioned by...

The Cathedral is set in the heart of historic Old Portsmouth, close to the seafront and the Millennium walkway. The oldest part of the cathedral...

The Square Tower is a surviving part of the original fortifications built for Portsmouth in 1494, in fact it is one of the only parts...

Southsea Castle was built as part of a series of fortifications constructed by Henry VIII around the coast of England to protect against the many...

Voted “Visitor Attraction of the Year” by Tourism Southeast, Blue Reef brings the magic of the undersea world alive. A giant tropical ocean tank with...

This hands-on history and science centre has been specifically designed to appeal to young people, although there is something for all ages on offer here....

Gosport Discovery Centre offers all ages a chance to get involved in the history of the area and learn more about how Gosport and its...

The Hampshire Naval Collection covers all aspects of naval life from the Merchant navy through to the conflicts that the Royal Navy have bee involved...

Hailed by The Times as ‘undeniably gripping’, this award-winning museum tells the amazing technological and human story of naval firepower, from gunpowder to modern missiles....

The Royal Navy Submarine Museum is one of the finest of its type anywhere in the world, and offers visitors the chance to walk on...

Sussex Falconry is dedicated to education through experience. Spend a day with some of the most impressive and powerful animals on the planet. Our...

Earnley Butterflies & Gardens provide three attractions in one. Walk among tropical butterflies and exotic birds, wander around a maze of theme gardens with...

This interesting reconstruction of many of the facets of a village from the 17th Century is a fascinating place to visit if you are in...

Portchester Castle started life as a Roman ‘Saxon Shore’ fort and visitors can still see the multi-towered walls which are among the most complete in...

Portchester Castle’s origins are Roman with much of the present building dating from the early 12th century, since when its history has been synonymous with...

Fishbourne Roman Palace is home to Britain’s largest collection of in-situ mosaic floors which can be seen in the North Wing of an impressive 1st...

The South Downs Planetarium is without a doubt one of the most interesting museums in the locality. The centre features a hundred seat Star...

A magnificent Cathedral situated in the heart of the medieval city of Chichester. For 900 years the cathedral has been a centre of Christian worship...

Winner of the Gulbenkain Prize for museums and art galleries, the most prestigious arts prize in the UK, Pallant House Gallery recently battled against museums...