SPINNAKER TOWER.
Towering over the city of Portsmouth and the surrounding area is the staggeringly tall Spinnaker Tower, which was built relatively recently. It offers visitors an unrivalled aerial view of the city and the surrounding areas from its three viewing platforms.
Group discounts are available for groups of 15 people or more.
D-DAY MUSEUM &OVERLORD EMBROIDERY.
This museum is dedicated to the achievements of Allied forces in the D-Day invasion of Germany in 1944. The centrepiece here is the magnificent 'Overlord Embroidery', a massive 34 panel embroidery that visually represents the story of the invasion.
Here you can find many examples of military equipment from the time, including an original landing craft, and watch archive film from Britain in 1944.
Discounts for groups of 15 or more are available.
HARBOUR TOURS.
One of the best ways to see the harbour at Portsmouth is from the water, on a harbour cruise from Solent Cruises. This way, you can get a good look at the Naval ships, and find out a great deal about the history of the city and its harbour.
Group discounts start at 10 people.
ASPEX.
Portsmouth's leading contemporary art gallery is a Mecca for aficionados of modern art. Here, you can see a wide variety of exhibitions, workshops, and events showcasing some of the most innovative local and global artists.
Admission is free, and it is open from Tuesday to Sunday every week.
BLUE REEF AQUARIUM.
At Blue Reef Aquarium, you can see a wide variety of marine wildlife, from local species to rare tropical fish. The massive ocean display, complete with underwater tunnel, is an astonishing sight to behold, with hundreds of weird and wonderful marine animals.
It is open every day, and group discounts are available to groups of ten or more.
CITY MUSEUM & RECORDS OFFICE
This interesting museum contains a variety of exhibitions related to topics such as the history of Portsmouth, Sherlock Holmes creator Arthur Conan Doyle, sea side holidays, and the history of recreation in the area.
There are also period room displays from the 1600s to the 1950s and an art gallery with changing exhibitions.
Welcome to Portsmouth
Group Attractions In Portsmouth.
If you are taking a group of visitors to London on holiday, and are looking for attractions outside of the city, then the coastal city of Portsmouth should be at the top of your list.
There are lots of things for groups to see and do there, with attractions such as a sky-high viewing tower, guided tours, and historic buildings.
Here are some of the best group attractions in Portsmouth. For great deals on London hotels, go to the Millenium Hotels website.
