The city and its surrounding area boasts sea forts, naval warships, castles, a national park and a clifftop offering a sublime day or night perspective of Portsea Island.
At a time when we’re all forced to make the most of the city we call home, we asked our readers to show us their favourite photos they have ever taken in the Portsmouth area.
What we got in response was a catalogue of stunning images which made us proud to call Portsmouth home, as we’re asked to stay at home as much as we can.
Enjoy perusing our readers’ favourite Portsmouth photos over the next nine pages of this photo gallery and feel free to submit your own to us via Facebook Messenger, or by emailing [email protected].
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21. 37 of our readers’ favourite photos of the Portsmouth area
Lucinda and Shane love this photo of their daughter, Luna, on her BMX at the famous Southsea Bandstand. Photo: Lucinda and Shane Rogers
22. 37 of our readers’ favourite photos of the Portsmouth area
A moment of action from the Lord Mayor's Rural and Seaside Show, in Southsea. Photo: Mandy Jack
23. 37 of our readers’ favourite photos of the Portsmouth area
If the people of Portsmouth were given £1 every time they caught a brilliant sunset in their city, they'd surely be very wealthy. Photo: Mark Cox
24. 37 of our readers’ favourite photos of the Portsmouth area
Costumed revellers pose for a photo as they attend the Victorian Festival of Christmas at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - just one of the many local events we can't wait to return when it's safe. Photo: Michael Yates