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Un mini-guide de
Southsea: tips and FAQs
Conseils d'initiés et questions fréquentes
Conseils d'initiés
Conseils pour votre visite
Walk the seafront
Visit Portsmouth's walking route runs about 900 metres along Clarence Esplanade from Clarence Pier to the Blue Reef Aquarium, then 200 metres to the D-Day Story and 150 metres more to Southsea Castle.
Check the pier first
Clarence Pier's rides are closed until 2027, according to its own site. The arcades and crazy golf stay open.
Book the hovercraft ahead
Hovertravel suggests booking at least 48 hours ahead to save money on the crossing to Ryde.
Open days only
Eastney Engine Houses opens on regular open days rather than every day. Check its visit page before going.
FAQ
Questions fréquentes
Where is Southsea?
Southsea is in Portsmouth and Southampton, England. Portsmouth's seafront: the D-Day Story, Southsea Castle, the piers and the restaurants of Albert Road. Nearby stops and stations include Portsmouth and Southsea station, Park & Ride PR1, Hovertravel.
How long do I need in Southsea?
D'une demi-journée à une journée entière. Prévoyez plus si vous comptez déjeuner sur place ou visiter plusieurs sites.
Quels sont les points forts ?
Highlights include The D-Day Story, Southsea Castle, Clarence Pier. See the Things to do page for more.
Comment s'y rendre ?
Nearby: Portsmouth and Southsea station (South Western Railway and Southern); Park & Ride PR1 (From the site off junction 1 of the M275); Hovertravel (Hovercraft from Southsea seafront to Ryde Pier). The Getting there page links to the official timetables and journey planners.
Où manger et boire ?
We list 24 places to eat and drink in and around Southsea, with filters to help you choose.
Où dormir ?
Nous recensons 9 hôtels et autres hébergements à proximité. Vérifiez disponibilités et tarifs auprès de chaque établissement.
Is Southsea accessible?
L'accessibilité varie selon la rue, le bâtiment et le lieu. Consultez les informations d'accessibilité de chaque site ou opérateur avant de partir.
While you are here
Things to see in Southsea
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
Lumps Fort
Disused fort on the seafront, built as part of the defences of the Portsmouth naval base.
Pyramids Centre
Indoor leisure complex on the Southsea seafront, just east of Southsea Castle.
Kings Theatre
Theatre in Southsea, a short walk from the restaurants of Albert Road.
Portsmouth and Southampton
More areas to explore
Southampton Old Town & City Centre
Medieval walls and merchants' houses, the Titanic story at SeaCity and the ferries at Town Quay
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Portsmouth Harbour & Old Portsmouth
The Historic Dockyard, the Spinnaker Tower, Gunwharf Quays and the old harbour-mouth streets
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- Cumberland House Natural History Museum: Tim Sheerman-Chase, CC BY 2.0, source
- Lumps Fort: RAF, Public domain, source
- Pyramids Centre: Tim Sheerman-Chase, CC BY 2.0, source
- Kings Theatre: Colin Smith, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Southampton Old Town & City Centre: Michael Coppins, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Portsmouth Harbour & Old Portsmouth: geni, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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