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HoverExplore Portsmouth & Southsea

Fast becoming Britain's favourite waterfront destination, Portsmouth is packed with things to do from a mix of history and heritage, specialist shopping, restaurants and bars and a programme of year-round events. 

Visit the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and delve deep into what was once the world's greatest naval port or perhaps take the lift up to the iconic Spinnaker Tower and see the city from 170 metres above Gunwharf Quays, there's plenty to do in Portsmouth and Southsea.

 

Our offers page has some Isle of Wight ferry deals, so if you are travelling onto the mainland, take a look to see if you can grab a bargain!

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The D-Day Story Museum
Visit the only museum in the UK dedicated to the Allied Invasion. Combo ticket includes day return flight from Ryde and entry fee.
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D-Day 80
This June there are various commemorative events taking place on Southsea Common a few steps from our Southsea terminal.
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Exploria
Visit Southsea’s newest play and bounce attraction. Everything, from floor to ceiling, evokes a sense of mystery with lots of jumps, leaps and thrills.
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Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Combo includes day return flight, Hoverbus & Ultimate Explorer Ticket giving you unlimited access to all attractions for 12 months!
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Spinnaker Tower
Visit this iconic landmark soaring 170 metres above Portsmouth. Combo ticket includes day return flight, Hoverbus and entry ticket.
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Gunwharf Quays
Get from Ryde to Gunwharf Quays in just 17 minutes and shop over 90 brands all set on Portsmouth’s Historic waterfront,
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The Alchemist
Visit the Alchemist and discover a cocktail bar and restaurant like no other. Enjoy 20% off dining just simply show your valid flight ticket.
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Queens Hotel
Fly from Ryde to Southsea and enjoy our Afternoon Tea & Flight Combo Deal at The Queens Hotel on the edge of Southsea Common.
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Blue Reef Aquarium
Portsmouth’s award-winning aquarium offers visitors a dazzling undersea safari through the oceans of the world.
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Victorious Festival
A family friendly festival in Southsea over August Bank Holiday, secure your flight now and get home on the quickest ferry route across the Solent.
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Portsmouth Pride
Portsmouth Pride returns to Southsea Common on Saturday 6th July 2024 - a free and inclusive event for the LGBTQ+ community
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Southsea Food Festival
Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th July. Portsmouth's ultimate family foodie event returns with stalls from some of the best food & drink producers in the area.
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Great South Run
The South Coast’s biggest running event takes place on Sunday 19th October 2025 in Portsmouth over a fast and flat 10 mile route.

 

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