From beautiful gardens a stone’s throw from the Southsea seafront to an open-air swimming pool named as one of the country’s best secluded lidos in a survey commissioned by bath retailer Showers to You, here are some great things to do in the Portsmouth area.
1. Langstone - The People's Memorial
This war memorial at Langstone Harbour - near Eastern Road - is a popualr spot for quiet reflection and makes a great destination for a walk along the shoreline. Photo: Kevin Fryer
2. Foxes Forest, Portsmouth
Foxes Forest, Portsmouth, offers up a picturesque walking area which is a popular choice amongst many throughout the year. Picture: Sam Stephenson. Photo: Sam Stephenson
3. Southsea Rose Garden
The rose garden at the former site of Lumps Fort in Southsea is a beautiful place to relax and, in full bloom, has many varieties of roses to admire. Photo: -
4. Portsmouth Japanese Gardens
Bringing a taste of Zen Japanese scenery to Southsea, Portsmouth's Japanese Garden is adjacent to the Rose Garden and was created to mark Portsmouth's relationship with sister city Maizuru. Photo: The News