Portsmouth

Portsmouth

What are the perfect ingredients for the ideal holiday? Beach? Views? Nature? Food? Attractions? History? Arts and culture? Sunshine? All the boxes can be ticked and in buckets (and spades!).

Why Book a Holiday At One Of The Portsmouth Holiday Parks?

Boasting an impressive four miles of coastline, Portsmouth offers sandy beaches, historic landmarks, family attractions and a promenade, which provides some of the most mesmerising views you’ll find anywhere. This is the ideal spot for a romantic stroll with that special someone or a dog-friendly walk with the kids in tow, combining fresh air and breathtaking scenery at the same time.

Talking of views, they don’t get much better than from the top of the 170-metre-high Spinnaker Tower, which has become a pretty impressive Portsmouth landmark, measuring taller than Blackpool Tower and even Big Ben. If you’ve got a head for heights, then you’ll want to see the views from the top with not one but three viewing decks: Sky Walk, a glass walkway which makes visitors feel as if they’re floating hundreds of metres in the air; the Clouds Café where you can enjoy afternoon tea 105 metres above Portsmouth Habour; or the open air Sky Garden where you can blow the cobwebs away while taking in the simply breathtaking surroundings.

Bring yourself back down to earth with a browse around the bustling city centre of Portsmouth. In addition to the usual high street favourites, the centre also has an excellent selection of independent shops, boutiques, galleries, and eateries, making it an ideal spot to spend some time and maybe pick up a memento of your trip to this memorable place.

Things To Do In Portsmouth

Learn more about Portsmouth’s intriguing maritime heritage with a visit to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, where interactive exhibitions and immersive experiences explore the city’s fascinating shipping history. Learn about life on board HMS Challenger, find out what it was like diving down to discover the Mary Rose, step aboard HMS Victory and take a trip back in time with a tour of HMS Warrior. Discover what it was like to be a dockyard apprentice and take a fascinating harbour tour. Stroll around the National Museum of the Royal Navy and let your hair down by having a go at laser quest. There are so many varied activities on offer here; there is never a dull moment.

Water runs through Portsmouth’s veins, so it seems only right to try some watersports while you’re on a caravan holiday near the city. Portsmouth Watersports Centre and Portsmouth and District Canoe Club both offer a great choice of activities, including canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, sailing, and power boating, as well as dry land activities such as climbing, archery, and high ropes. Activities are situated on and around Langstone Harbour and are fully accessible for all. No matter how old or how mobile you are, there will be something to suit you, and there really is no excuse not to have a go.

Head to the beach for the day. Popular beaches in addition to Portsmouth include Southsea, West Wittering, Ryde, and Shanklin. Alternatively, take a road trip rewarded with captivating views along the way to destinations such as Southsea, Hayling Island, Farnham, Gosport, and Havant. All offer different appeals but the same warm welcome.

Let your stay at one of Portsmouth's caravan parks be the holiday where you make memories that will last forever.