Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth

Name: Portsmouth Guildhall
Address: Guildhall Walk, Portsmouth, PO1 2AB, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 23 9387 0200

#26 among attractions in Portsmouth

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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. It was heavily damaged by bombing during the Second World War and largely rebuilt during the 1950s by the English architect Ernest Berry Webber. It now operates as a concert, wedding and conference venue. It is a Grade II listed building. ()

Built: 1890 (134 years ago)Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 50°47'53"N, 1°5'33"W

Address

Guildhall WalkCharles DickensPortsmouth PO1 2AB United Kingdom

Contact

+44 23 9387 0200

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Portsmouth Guildhall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.7 miW
Sail-like tower with panoramic views
Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth
19 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 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Cinema
Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth
17 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.
~1210 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.
0.7 miSW
Place of worship since the 12th-century
Portsmouth Cathedral, Portsmouth
19 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.
~10 ftS
Monuments and statues
Portsmouth War Memorial, Portsmouth
1 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.
0.6 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Bridge Shopping Centre, Portsmouth
16 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 miW
Museum, Military museum, Historical place
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Portsmouth
19 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.
0.7 miW
Museum
National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth
20 min walk • The National Museum of the Royal Navy was created in early 2009 to act as a single non-departmental public body for the museums of the Royal Navy. With venues across the United Kingdom, the museums detail the history of the Royal Navy operating on and under the sea, on land and in the air.
~610 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth
3 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.
0.7 miN
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum, Portsmouth
17 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.
~900 ftNW
Brick-built Victorian Gothic church
Cathedral of St John the Evangelist, Portsmouth
5 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 Portsmouth Guildhall?

Nearby attractions include Portsmouth War Memorial, Portsmouth (1 min walk), Fortifications of Portsmouth, Portsmouth (3 min walk), Victoria Park, Portsmouth (3 min walk), New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth (3 min walk).

How to get to Portsmouth Guildhall by public transport?

The nearest stations to Portsmouth Guildhall:

Train

Portsmouth and Southsea (3 min walk)
Portsmouth Harbour (19 min walk)

Bus

The Hard Interchange (16 min walk)
Gosport Bus Station (29 min walk)

Ferry

Portsmouth Car Ferry terminal • Lines: Portsmouth - Fishbourne (vehicle ferry) (18 min walk)
Gosport Ferry Terminal • Lines: Gosport-Portsmouth Hard (27 min walk)