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Portsmouth
May to September for warmer weather and the fullest events calendarBest time
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Portsmouth is a compact naval city on England's south coast, home to the Royal Navy's historic dockyard and warships including HMS Victory and the Mary Rose. The waterfront pairs Gunwharf Quays' shops with the Spinnaker Tower, and Southsea adds a seafront beach nearby.
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Portsmouth is a compact naval city on England's south coast, home to the Royal Navy's historic dockyard and warships including HMS Victory and the Mary Rose. The waterfront pairs Gunwharf Quays' shops with the Spinnaker Tower, and Southsea adds a seafront beach nearby.
Country: United KingdomLanguage: EnglishCurrency: Pound (GBP)Time zone: GMT (UTC+0)
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Portsmouth is a compact naval city on England's south coast, home to the Royal Navy's historic dockyard and warships including HMS Victory and the Mary Rose. The waterfront pairs Gunwharf Quays' shops with the Spinnaker Tower, and Southsea adds a seafront beach nearby.
Best forNaval history, warships and maritime museums; seaside walks in Southsea
When to goMay to September for warmer weather and the fullest events calendar
Getting aroundWalkable center; ferries to Isle of Wight and France; trains to London
Where to stayOld Portsmouth or Gunwharf Quays for the harbor; Southsea for the seafront
Maybe skip ifYou want beaches to rival the Mediterranean or a car-free old town
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