Free things to do in Portsmouth
6 genuinely free places in and around Portsmouth, Hampshire — each with an honest receipt for what the day really costs once parking and lunch are counted.
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ParkVerifiedSouthsea Common
A huge open green between the seafront and the old garrison — kites, cricket and the Spinnaker Tower framed at the far end.
~£4.00 real costDetails +Hide −
Southsea Common
A huge open green between the seafront and the old garrison — kites, cricket and the Spinnaker Tower framed at the far end.
Southsea Common
Portsmouth, Hampshire
A huge open green between the seafront and the old garrison — kites, cricket and the Spinnaker Tower framed at the far end.
Clarence Esplanade pay-and-display ~£2/hr
Parking is a guide (~ typical short visit). Rates change — confirm on arrival or on the map.
ParkVerifiedCanoe Lake & Model Village
A Victorian boating lake with swans, a miniature village you can view from the path, and rose gardens — all free to wander.
~£3.00 real costDetails +Hide −
Canoe Lake & Model Village
A Victorian boating lake with swans, a miniature village you can view from the path, and rose gardens — all free to wander.
Canoe Lake & Model Village
Portsmouth, Hampshire
A Victorian boating lake with swans, a miniature village you can view from the path, and rose gardens — all free to wander.
St Helen's Road ~£1.50/hr
Parking is a guide (~ typical short visit). Rates change — confirm on arrival or on the map.
ParkVerifiedVictoria Park
The city's oldest public park near the Guildhall — formal beds, a fountain and shaded paths, useful when the seafront is windy.
~£4.00 real costDetails +Hide −
Victoria Park
The city's oldest public park near the Guildhall — formal beds, a fountain and shaded paths, useful when the seafront is windy.
Victoria Park
Portsmouth, Hampshire
The city's oldest public park near the Guildhall — formal beds, a fountain and shaded paths, useful when the seafront is windy.
City centre car parks ~£2/hr
Parking is a guide (~ typical short visit). Rates change — confirm on arrival or on the map.
WaterfrontVerifiedOld Portsmouth & Spice Island
Narrow streets, the Round Tower and views across to Gosport — the historic harbour mouth without a dockyard ticket.
~£4.00 real costDetails +Hide −
Old Portsmouth & Spice Island
Narrow streets, the Round Tower and views across to Gosport — the historic harbour mouth without a dockyard ticket.
Old Portsmouth & Spice Island
Portsmouth, Hampshire
Narrow streets, the Round Tower and views across to Gosport — the historic harbour mouth without a dockyard ticket.
Broad Street car park ~£2/hr
Parking is a guide (~ typical short visit). Rates change — confirm on arrival or on the map.
WalkVerifiedSouthsea Promenade
Two miles of sea wall from the common to Eastney — beach huts, shingle and the Isle of Wight ferry crossing the horizon.
~£4.00 real costDetails +Hide −
Southsea Promenade
Two miles of sea wall from the common to Eastney — beach huts, shingle and the Isle of Wight ferry crossing the horizon.
Southsea Promenade
Portsmouth, Hampshire
Two miles of sea wall from the common to Eastney — beach huts, shingle and the Isle of Wight ferry crossing the horizon.
Esplanade car parks ~£2/hr
Parking is a guide (~ typical short visit). Rates change — confirm on arrival or on the map.
WaterfrontVerifiedHistoric Dockyard (exterior walk)
See Victory and Mary Rose museum roofs from the harbour path — going inside is paid, but the mast-tops and walls are free from the quay.
~£6.00 real costDetails +Hide −
Historic Dockyard (exterior walk)
See Victory and Mary Rose museum roofs from the harbour path — going inside is paid, but the mast-tops and walls are free from the quay.
Historic Dockyard (exterior walk)
Portsmouth, Hampshire
See Victory and Mary Rose museum roofs from the harbour path — going inside is paid, but the mast-tops and walls are free from the quay.
Dockyard or Portsmouth Historic car parks ~£3/hr
Parking is a guide (~ typical short visit). Rates change — confirm on arrival or on the map.
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