Inspirational places to visit within an hour of Portsmouth

By Steve Deeks

Published 14th May 2023, 16:08 BST

Portsmouth is a great location to live but there is also lots of incredible things to see and do nearby.

You don't have to travel huge distances when there is plenty to do right on your doorstep. Here are some of the things you can within an hour of Portsmouth.

Marwell Zoo is definitely a place to visit if you love nature and animals.

1. Marwell Zoo

Marwell Zoo is definitely a place to visit if you love nature and animals. Photo: Jason Brown

This is a great day out that all the family will enjoy together. Pic Beaulieu National Motor Museum

2. Beaulieu National Motor Museum

This is a great day out that all the family will enjoy together. Pic Beaulieu National Motor Museum Photo: -

The New Forest is a relaxing place where animals roam free and you can enjoy a variety of walks.

3. New Forest National Park

The New Forest is a relaxing place where animals roam free and you can enjoy a variety of walks. Photo: Alex Yorke

Butser features experimental reconstructions of ancient buildings from the Stone Age, Iron Age, Roman Britain and the Anglo-Saxon period including Neolithic dwellings, Iron Age roundhouse, a Romano-British villa and an early Saxon house.

Picture: Butser Ancient Farm

4. Butser Ancient Farm

Butser features experimental reconstructions of ancient buildings from the Stone Age, Iron Age, Roman Britain and the Anglo-Saxon period including Neolithic dwellings, Iron Age roundhouse, a Romano-British villa and an early Saxon house. Picture: Butser Ancient Farm Photo: Butser Ancient Farm