Portsea Island, Portsmouth

Name: Portsea Island
Address: Portsmouth, United Kingdom

#106 among attractions in Portsmouth

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Portsea Island is a flat, low-lying island 24.5 square kilometres in area, just off the southern coast of England in the county of Hampshire, which contains the majority of the city of Portsmouth. ()

Alternative names: Area: 9.27 mi²Coordinates: 50°47'33"N, 1°5'31"W

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St. ThomasPortsmouth United Kingdom

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Portsea Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Spinnaker Tower, Clarence Pier, Gunwharf Quays, Cascades Shopping Centre.

0.8 miW
Sail-like tower with panoramic views
Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth
20 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...
0.6 miSW
Amusement, Amusement park, Piers and boardwalks
Clarence Pier, Portsmouth
16 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,...
0.7 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Cinema
Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth
18 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.
0.6 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Cascades Shopping Centre, Portsmouth
16 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.
0.6 miW
Place of worship since the 12th-century
Portsmouth Cathedral, Portsmouth
15 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.
0.4 miN
Monuments and statues
Portsmouth War Memorial, Portsmouth
11 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.
0.7 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Bridge Shopping Centre, Portsmouth
19 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.
0.7 miS
Monuments and statues, Memorial
Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Portsmouth
18 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.
0.6 miSW
Church, Gothic architecture
Royal Garrison Church, Portsmouth
15 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.
0.7 miW
Forts and castles, Historical place, Military base
Round Tower, Portsmouth
20 min walk • The Round Tower is a fortification at the entrance to Portsmouth harbour. It is a Grade I listed building.
~1530 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth
8 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Portsea Island?

Nearby attractions include University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth (6 min walk), Portsmouth City Museum, Portsmouth (7 min walk), Somerstown, Portsmouth (7 min walk), New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth (8 min walk).

How to get to Portsea Island by public transport?

The nearest stations to Portsea Island:

Train

Portsmouth and Southsea (11 min walk)
Portsmouth Harbour (21 min walk)

Ferry

Portsmouth Car Ferry terminal • Lines: Portsmouth - Fishbourne (vehicle ferry) (16 min walk)
Gosport Ferry Terminal • Lines: Gosport-Portsmouth Hard (28 min walk)

Bus

The Hard Interchange (19 min walk)
Gosport Bus Station (29 min walk)