South Parade Pier, Portsmouth

Name: South Parade Pier
Address: South Parade, Portsmouth, PO4 0SW, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 23 9273 2283

#68 among attractions in Portsmouth

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The South Parade Pier is a pier in Portsmouth, England. It is one of two piers in the city, the other being Clarence Pier. The pier once had a long hall down its centre which housed a seating area and a small restaurant. The outside of the hall is a promenade which runs the length of the pier. Once fallen into disrepair, as of 2017, the pier has been developed into an amusement arcade and food outlet. ()

Opened: 1879 (145 years ago)Length: 600 ftCoordinates: 50°46'42"N, 1°4'34"W

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South ParadeEastney and CraneswaterPortsmouth PO4 0SW United Kingdom

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+44 23 9273 2283

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South Parade Pier – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Clarence Pier, Southsea Castle, The Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth Cathedral.

1.2 miNW
Amusement, Amusement park, Piers and boardwalks
Clarence Pier, Portsmouth
31 min walk • Nestled along the southern coast of England, Clarence Pier stands as a vibrant hub of entertainment in the city of Portsmouth. This seaside amusement park, with its array of rides, arcades, and attractions, offers a delightful escape for families, tourists,...
0.6 miW
Museum inside 1545 coastal fortress
Southsea Castle, Portsmouth
15 min walk • Southsea Castle stands as a testament to England's storied past, a fortress steeped in history located in the coastal city of Portsmouth. Constructed in 1544 under the orders of King Henry VIII, this historic edifice was part of a series of fortifications built...
0.6 miN
Dancing, Nightlife
The Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth
15 min walk • The Wedgewood Rooms is an independent live music venue, in Southsea, Portsmouth, England, which hosts both music and comedy events. It has a capacity of 400 people, and is located on Albert Road in Southsea.
1.5 miNW
Place of worship since the 12th-century
Portsmouth Cathedral, Portsmouth
39 min walk • The Cathedral Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, commonly known as Portsmouth Cathedral, is an Anglican cathedral church in the centre of Old Portsmouth in Portsmouth, England.
1.2 miNE
Museum, Military museum, Reportedly haunted
Royal Marines Museum, Portsmouth
30 min walk • The Royal Marines Museum is a museum on the history of the Royal Marines from their beginnings in 1664 through to the present day.
0.4 miW
Watersports, Swimming pool, Gym
Pyramids Centre, Portsmouth
10 min walk • The Portsmouth Pyramids Centre is an indoor leisure complex in Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. It has a live arena, leisure gym and function rooms. The function room, located next door to the indoor leisure complex, is, along with the Portsmouth Guildhall and The Wedgewood Rooms, a popular venue for live music.
0.9 miW
Monuments and statues, Memorial
Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Portsmouth
23 min walk • The Portsmouth Naval Memorial, sometimes known as Southsea Naval Memorial, is a war memorial in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, on Southsea Common beside Clarence Esplanade, between Clarence Pier and Southsea Castle.
1.4 miNW
Church, Gothic architecture
Royal Garrison Church, Portsmouth
37 min walk • Domus Dei was an almshouse and hospice at Old Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom. It is now also known as the Royal Garrison Church and is an English Heritage property and a Grade II listed building.
0.6 miW
Museum, Military museum, Specialty museum
D-Day Museum, Portsmouth
16 min walk • The D-Day Story is a visitor attraction located in Southsea, Portsmouth in Hampshire, England. It tells the story of Operation Overlord during the Normandy D-Day landings.
0.6 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Arcade
Kings Theatre, Portsmouth
17 min walk • The Kings Theatre is a theatre in Southsea, Portsmouth, designed by the architect Frank Matcham. It opened on 30 September 1907. It is operated by the Kings Theatre Trust Ltd. The building was designated a Grade II* listed building in 1976.
0.4 miNE
Forts and castles, Specialty museum, Museum
Lumps Fort, Portsmouth
11 min walk • Lumps Fort is a disused fortification built on Portsea Island as part of the defences for the naval base at Portsmouth.

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Which popular attractions are close to South Parade Pier?

Nearby attractions include Cumberland House Natural History Museum, Portsmouth (10 min walk), Lumps Fort, Portsmouth (11 min walk), Southsea, Portsmouth (14 min walk), Southsea Castle, Portsmouth (15 min walk).