Spices, Subs and Lemon Sole. Here are our recommended places to visit in historic Portsmouth
- Hayling Island, if you are into windsurfing, visit neighbouring Hayling Island where the sport was supposedly invented, in 1958, by a 12-year-old schoolboy. www.hayling.co.uk.
- King’s Theatre, there’s a good programme of shows at this pretty little theatre in Southsea. Tel: (023) 9282 8282; www.kings-southsea.com.
- Live at the Bandstand, variety of free live music at the Bandstand by Southsea Castle, take a blanket and a picnic. Tel: (023) 9282 6722; www.visitportsmouth.co.uk.
- Lemon Sole, a Pick-Your-Own Seafood and Fish Restaurant, recommended in the 2009 Michelin Guide. Tel: (023) 9281 1303; www.lemonsole.co.uk.
- Millennium Promenade, pick up details of the Millennium Promenade, a three kilometre walk following a chain motif set into the pavement, from the TIC.
- Royal Navy Submarine Museum, Gosport, catch the ferry across to Gosport to see historic submarines and follow an ex-submariner on a tour through HMS Alliance. Tel: (023) 9251 0354; www.rnsubmus.co.uk.
- Spitbank Fort, this circular fort was built in 1878 to protect against French invaders. Catch the ferry in summer to explore or go for Sunday lunch. Tel: (01329) 242077; www.spitbankfort.co.uk.
- The Solent Hotel and Spa (4-star), fantastic hotel with stylish rooms and suites, alfresco dining in the Terrace restaurant and a great range of spa treatments. Tel: (01489) 880000; www.solenthotel.com.
- The Spice Island Inn and the Still and West overlook the harbour and are popular for pub grub.
- The Tenth Hole, Southsea pitch and putt course. Reward yourself with the best full English breakfast in their tearoom after a round. Tel: (023) 9283 0009; www.thetenthhole.co.uk.
To help plan your trip to Portsmouth, read our Portsmouth Insider’s Guide
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