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11 Very Best Things To Do In Portsmouth, England – Hand Luggage Only

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Nestled on the coastline in the south of England, Portsmouth is one of the gorgeous, sea-faring, cities to visit in England. Mainly perched on Portsea Island, it’s the kind of place that’s got something for everyone. There are so many of the best things to do in Portsmouth dotted all around the city. 

We’ve always loved our visits to the coastline here; and regularly stop off in Portsmouth before taking the ferry over to the Isle of Wight (which is stunning, by the way). 

So, to help you get the most out of your trip to Portsmouth, I wanted to jot down some of our favourite places to visit whilst you’re there. You’re going to have an amazing time. 

1.) HMS Victory

Visiting HMS Victory is easily one of the most iconic and best things to do in Portsmouth when you arrive. You see, this legendary ship was amazingly restored to its original configuration for all of us to explore today.

To give you some context; way back when, HMS Victory was the famous flagship of Lord Nelson during the Battle of Trafalgar. Which we’ve all heard about right? You might have even spotted Nelson’s Column whilst in London.

Dating back to the 1700s, it’s officially the world’s oldest navy ship that’s still technically commissioned. Once onboard, you can take a gander through the decks and learn more about Nelson and the Spanish Armada.  

Afterwards, don’t forget to pay a visit to the National Museum of the Royal Navy where you’ll find classic keepsakes of Nelson. Have a glimpse of his final voyage by visiting the ship and the museum.

To save money, grab these Historic Dockland tickets that’ll get you right into the deep of all the epic attractions here. Plus, you’ll get entry to the Dive the Mary Rose 4D experience. 

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2.) Mary Rose Museum

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Just a few minutes’ stroll from Portsmouth Harbour, the Mary Rose Museum is a brand new building that’s so epic to see. 

To give you some context, the Mary Rose, which is part of Henry VIII’s fleet, was lifted from the Solent’s bottom and is now displayed at the Mary Rose Museum. Visiting is one the best things to do in Portsmouth if you want to explore the city’s naval history. 

Not only that, several other artefacts from the wreck, aside from the hull, are displayed in the museum for visitors to check out. Remembering more than 350 people who died in the wreck, the display will give viewers a…

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