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Portsmouth - Southsea Guide Portsmouth is the home of the Royal Navy and has been since Henry VII established the first dockyard in the town. The city occupies the Portsea Island peninsula, which overlooks a naturally defensible harbour and these advantages were not lost on the Romans, or Saxons, who both used the harbour here.
It
was Henry VIII who really established the town as the home of the Navy. During
his reign he increased the size of the fleet by ten times so that at the end of
his reign the fleet consisted of 60 ships.
Numerous ferries operate from Portsmouth to France and the Channel Islands. Portsmouth is hosting the International Festival of the Sea - taking place during 30th of June to the 3rd of July 2005.
The Spinnaker Tower- now open!
Southsea Southsea is the traditional seaside part of Portsmouth and has a four mile long promenade and plenty of beach space. There's fun and fascination at some of the resort's leading attractions and the chance to relax on the beaches. There are also two piers which offer even more entertainment and wonderful sea views. What to see in Portsmouth Spinnaker Tower - Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth Hampshire PO1 3TT Telephone: (0)23 9285 7520 Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - Home of HMS Victory, the Mary Rose & HMS Warrior 1860, plus the Royal Navy Museum and Action Stations. Visitor Centre, Victory Gate, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth PO1 3LJ. Telephone: 023 9283 9766 The Broadwalk Port Solent - For bars, shops and restaurants Spitbank Fort - The only sea fort open to the public in the UK. Phone: 01329 242077 Map of the Portsmouth area < Southampton Guide Channel Islands Guide >
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Attractions - see listings pages
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The listings section will also have details of pubs, restaurants, nightclubs and shops available in the locality. Restaurants and shops coming soon..... The Beach Pub - Exmouth We will bring you feature articles about the coastline and news items about life in the coastal area. contributions to this section are welcome.
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As
a major naval base Portsmouth became a target during World War II and much of
the town was flattened. The modern town is unremarkable and tourists usually
concentrate on the waterfront area which has much to offer. The town is
currently in the process of building a landmark tower that will be 170 metres
high and in the shape of a sail. The £25m project will be the highest viewing
platform in the UK when opened in mid-2005.
Whether
your idea of an ideal activity is sunbathing or you prefer something more
strenuous, the chances are that you will be able to pursue this at the
coast. There is a wide selection of activities that can be found on our
coastline - these range from a gentle stroll to the next bay, to swimming and snorkelling,
to more energetic activities such as sailing, surfing, windsurfing and kite
sailing. See Activities section.
A
huge selection of attractions are available within the coastal area and this
section will have details of many of them. From piers and harbours to fun fairs
and roller coasters, the listings will have details of what's available in your chosen
area. For details of attractions look in the resort pages. 
Pubs, restaurants and shopping
guide