Victoria Park, Portsmouth

Name: Victoria Park
Address: Portsmouth, United Kingdom

#81 among attractions in Portsmouth

Park, Relax in park

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Victoria Park is a public park located just to the north of Portsmouth Guildhall, adjacent to Portsmouth and Southsea railway station and close to the city centre in Portsmouth, Hampshire. It was officially opened on 25 May 1878 and was the first public park to be opened in Portsmouth. It was designed by Alexander McKenzie. It has a total area of around 15 acres and is planted with trees, shrubs and flowers. The centre of the park features an enclosed area which inhabits animals such as birds, rabbits and guinea pigs. ()

Elevation: 20 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 50°47'54"N, 1°5'25"W

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Charles DickensPortsmouth United Kingdom

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Victoria Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Spinnaker Tower, Gunwharf Quays, Cascades Shopping Centre, Portsmouth Cathedral.

0.8 miW
Sail-like tower with panoramic views
Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth
21 min walk • The Spinnaker Tower is a striking landmark in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, and an emblem of the city's maritime heritage. This sleek, sail-shaped structure soars to a height of 170 meters, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the historic Portsmouth Harbour, the...
0.7 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Cinema
Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth
19 min walk • Gunwharf Quays is a shopping centre located in the Portsea area of the city of Portsmouth in England. It was constructed in the early 21st century on the site of what had once been HM Gunwharf, Portsmouth.
~1070 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Cascades Shopping Centre, Portsmouth
6 min walk • Cascades Shopping Centre is an enclosed shopping centre in the city centre of Portsmouth on the South Coast of England. It has a wide range of High Street retailers, and its own multi-storey car park connecting straight into the malls by lifts and stairs.
0.8 miSW
Place of worship since the 12th-century
Portsmouth Cathedral, Portsmouth
21 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.
~500 ftW
Monuments and statues
Portsmouth War Memorial, Portsmouth
3 min walk • The City of Portsmouth War Memorial, also referred to as the Guildhall Square War Memorial, is a First World War memorial in Guildhall Square in the centre of Portsmouth, Hampshire, on the south coast of England.
0.5 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Bridge Shopping Centre, Portsmouth
14 min walk • The Bridge Shopping Centre is a small shopping centre located in Portsmouth, England. The centre was opened in May 1989 on land which was formerly home to Portsea Island Central Premises Co-Op.
0.8 miW
Museum, Military museum, Historical place
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Portsmouth
21 min walk • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is an area of HM Naval Base Portsmouth which is open to the public; it contains several historic buildings and ships.
~960 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth
5 min walk • The New Theatre Royal is a Victorian Grade II* listed theatre in the heart of Portsmouth, England, with a capacity of 667. The theatre building was constructed in 1854 as Landport Hall. It was converted to a theatre two years later. It was rebuilt in 1884 by Charles J. Phipps and again in 1900 by Frank Matcham.
~500 ftW
Music venue, Nightlife, Concerts and shows
Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth
3 min walk • Portsmouth Guildhall is a multi-use building in the centre of Portsmouth, UK, located on a pedestrian square close to the Portsmouth and Southsea railway station. Constructed in 1890, the building was known as Portsmouth Town Hall until 1926.
0.6 miN
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum, Portsmouth
16 min walk • Charles Dickens' Birthplace Museum is a writer's house museum in Landport, Portsmouth, England situated at the birthplace of the eminent English author Charles Dickens; and as such played a prominent part in the 2012 bicentennial celebrations.
~1140 ftNW
Brick-built Victorian Gothic church
Cathedral of St John the Evangelist, Portsmouth
6 min walk • The Cathedral Church of St John the Evangelist is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Portsmouth, England. It is the mother church of the Portsmouth diocese and seat of the Bishop of Portsmouth, currently the Right Reverend Philip Egan.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Victoria Park?

Nearby attractions include Fortifications of Portsmouth, Portsmouth (2 min walk), Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth (3 min walk), Portsmouth War Memorial, Portsmouth (3 min walk), New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth (5 min walk).

How to get to Victoria Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Victoria Park:

Train

Portsmouth and Southsea (1 min walk)
Fratton (20 min walk)

Bus

The Hard Interchange (19 min walk)

Ferry

Portsmouth Car Ferry terminal • Lines: Portsmouth - Fishbourne (vehicle ferry) (21 min walk)
Gosport Ferry Terminal • Lines: Gosport-Portsmouth Hard (30 min walk)