Recommended Towns & Villages near Portsmouth

Southsea (83 Pictures)

in the county of Hampshire (0.8 miles, 1.3 km)

History records that this is the place where Henry VIII's flag ship "Mary Rose" sank in front of the mighty castle built by the king as one of a chain of defensive fortresses to.....

Seaview (1 Pictures)

in the county of Isle of Wight (5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction S)

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Ryde (41 Pictures)

in the county of Isle of Wight (5.3 miles, 8.4 km, direction SW)

One of the Island's most popular resorts and is situated on the north-east coast. The town is the first port of call from the mainland on the south-east side...

Hayling Island (26 Pictures)

in the county of Hampshire (5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction E)

Hayling Island is a true Island connected to mainland England by a bridge. Although largely residential it is also a popular holiday destination. It is also popular as a.....

Fareham (50 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Hampshire (5.8 miles, 9.4 km, direction NW)

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St Helens (5 Pictures)

in the county of Isle of Wight (6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction S)

Idyllic resort village with attractive houses set around a large village green which in the summer months is well used by the local cricket team...

Bembridge (15 Pictures)

in the county of Isle of Wight (7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction S)

The vast inviting sandy beaches of Bembridge are crammed with summer visitors, many of whom flock here annually to part-take of the delights of this enjoyable resort...

Emsworth (31 Pictures)

in the county of Hampshire (7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction NE)

Super little yachting village tucked away between the many tidal creeks of Chichester Harbour...

West Wittering (13 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of West Sussex (8.7 miles, 14.0 km, direction E)

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Cowes (52 Pictures)

in the county of Isle of Wight (9.2 miles, 14.9 km, direction W)

The most famous yachting resort in the world. Cowes dates back to Tudor times and is divided in two by the River Medina, creating East and West Cowes..

Sandown (44 Pictures)

in the county of Isle of Wight (9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction S)

Sandown was developed as a resort town during the Victorian era, many fine properties remain from these heady romantic times during which some quite famous people descended upon the town...

Hambledon (13 Pictures)

in the county of Hampshire (9.6 miles, 15.5 km, direction N)

This lovely red-brick village was the early home of cricket. A club was founded here in 1760 when the laws governing the game were laid down...

Newport (21 Pictures)

in the county of Isle of Wight (10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction SW)

County Town, being sited on the River Medina, about 5 miles from the sea. Despite its name, the town became the 'New Port' and was given its charter by Richard de Revers, Lord of the Island, as early as 1180...

Bosham (99 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of West Sussex (10.8 miles, 17.4 km, direction E)

Interesting little place with the picture post-card appeal of 'Sussex by the Sea' which for centuries has captivated artists from all over...

Shanklin (57 Pictures)

in the county of Isle of Wight (11.5 miles, 18.4 km, direction S)

This is a busy and popular seaside town with cliffs rising in places to a height of around 150ft, the lower slopes lead down to the beach which opens up to a delightful bay...

Lepe (28 Pictures)

in the county of Hampshire (11.9 miles, 19.1 km, direction W)

This is mostly a small country park amongst trees with beautiful views across the Solent towards the Isle of Wight...

Carisbrooke (23 Pictures)

in the county of Isle of Wight (12.2 miles, 19.6 km, direction SW)

Carisbrooke sits close to Newport on the lovely Isle of Wight...

Bishop's Waltham (11 Pictures)

in the county of Hampshire (12.2 miles, 19.7 km, direction NW)

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Stoughton (4 Pictures)

in the county of West Sussex (12.2 miles, 19.7 km, direction NE)

This is a pleasant rural village lying between Chichesters' old harbour and the footpaths of the South Down's Way...

Fishbourne (20 Pictures)

in the county of West Sussex (12.6 miles, 20.3 km, direction E)

This is a large village, it is a combination of Old Fishbourne and New Fishbourne. The discovery of the Roman Villa here confirms that this was a settlement during Roman times, if not before...

Recommended attractions near Portsmouth

Portsmouth Cathedral (4 Pictures)

(0.6 miles, 0.9 km)

Portsmouth cathedral developed out of what was once the local parish church of St.Thomas of Canterbury. It became a cathedral in.....

HMS Victory (49 Pictures)

(0.9 miles, 1.4 km)

This is the ship that could rightly claim to be the pride of Britain's Naval forces. She is Nelson's flagship, H.M.S. Victory,.....

D-Day Museum (3 Pictures)

(0.9 miles, 1.5 km)

No where is the courage of Britain's fighting men and women more evocatively displayed than in the D-Day Museum at Southsea. .....

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard (50 Pictures)

(1.0 miles, 1.5 km)

One of the favourite attractions to visit in Southern England is Portsmouth's Historic Dockyard, home to some of the most famous.....

Southsea Castle (8 Pictures)

(1.0 miles, 1.7 km)

This is one of the fortresses built around the English coast on the orders of King Henry VIII to protect the country against.....

The Royal Marines Museum (20 Pictures)

(2.0 miles, 3.2 km, direction E)

The Royal Marines Museum, Eastney, is an award winning Museum and is housed in what was one of the most stately Officers Messes.....

Hilsea Lines (3 Pictures)

(3.2 miles, 5.1 km, direction NE)

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Portchester Castle (54 Pictures)

(3.2 miles, 5.2 km, direction N)

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East Hayling Light Railway (2 Pictures)

(4.8 miles, 7.8 km, direction E)

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Fort Nelson (33 Pictures)

(5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction NW)

Fort Nelson is situated on, and in, Portsdown Hill which overlooks

Flamingo Park (4 Pictures)

(5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction S)

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Quarr Abbey (4 Pictures)

(6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction SW)

The ruins of Quarr Abbey can be found close to the entrance of Wooten Creek, a pretty waterway used by small fishing boats and.....

Titchfield Abbey (9 Pictures)

(7.6 miles, 12.3 km, direction NW)

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Osborne House (73 Pictures)

(8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction W)

It is often said, in spite of the fact Queen Victoria spent much of her time at Balmoral in the Scottish highlands, that Osborne.....

Brading Roman Villa (13 Pictures)

(8.7 miles, 14.0 km, direction S)

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Isle of Wight Zoo (13 Pictures)

(9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction S)

The Isle of Wight Zoo is a popular attraction located on the Isle of Wight, off the southern coast of England. Situated near the.....

Royal Victoria Country Park (23 Pictures)

(11.7 miles, 18.8 km, direction NW)

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Carisbrooke Castle & Museum (28 Pictures)

(12.0 miles, 19.3 km, direction SW)

The castle is where the Roundheads kept King Charles I a prisoner from 1647 until shortly before his execution on 30 January.....

Bishop's Waltham Palace (6 Pictures)

(12.2 miles, 19.6 km, direction NW)

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Butser Ancient Farm

(12.5 miles, 20.2 km, direction NE)

For anyone wishing to learn more about the everyday life of the Celts and the Romans, how they lived in their thatched.....

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