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4milesPortsmouth Historic Dockyard
HM Naval Base, Portsmouth, PO13LJ
Visit the magnificent historic ships HMS Victory, HMS Warrior 1860 and the Mary Rose as well as the fascinating Mary Rose Museum, Royal Naval Museum and Action Stations, an interactive attraction on the modern-day Navy.Live and breathe our nation's naval heritage through three of the most important warships ever built - Mary Rose, HMS Victory and HMS Warrior 1860.
0.9milesRoyal Armouries Fort Nelson
Downend Road, Fareham, PO176AN
Fort Nelson was built in the 1860s, as part of a chain of fortifications protecting the great naval harbour of Portsmouth in Hampshire and its Royal Dockyard from a feared French invasion. Covering nearly 19 acres and now fully restored, Fort Nelson sits majestically atop Portdsown Hill, with amazing views of the Solent and the Meon Valley.
1.7milesPortchester Castle
Castle Street, Portchester, PO169QW
Portchester can be considered a complete history of England in one place. First used by the Romans as a base from which they could clear the sea of barbarian raiders, it became a Saxon settlement from the middle of the 5th century until the end of the 9th century.
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3.1milesExplosion - Museum of Naval Firepower
Priddys Hard, Gosport, PO124LE
Welcome to Explosion!, museum of Naval Firepower, situated on the Gosport side of Portsmouth Harbour, Hampshire, UK - tracing Naval ordnance from the Battle of Trafalgar to the Gulf War.Explosion!, The Museum of Naval Firepower is an award winning, hands on, interactive museum telling the story of naval warfare from the days of gunpowder to modern missiles.
3.5milesTitchfield Abbey
Titchfield Abbey, Titchfield, PO155RA
A 13th century abbey converted into a stately manor, the Tudor gatehouse being formed from the nave. An abbey was first founded at Titchfield in the 13th century by the Bishop of Winchester.
4.1milesCharles Dickens Birthplace Museum
393 Old Commercial Road, Portsmouth, PO14QL
The famous writer Charles Dickens was born in this modest house in Portsmouth, England in 1812. The house has miraculously survived and is now preserved as a museum furnished in the style of 1809 which is when John and Elizabeth Dickens set up the first home of their married life there.
4.5milesRoyal Navy Submarine Museum and HMS Alliance
Haslar Jetty Road, Gosport, PO122AS
The Royal Navy Submarine Museum, where you can dive into the past and the future! Explore our Visitor Centre, take a virtual tour of the Museum and HMS Alliance, our key exhibit. The Submarine Museum holds a wide and varied collection, totalling over 4,000 objects under different classifications.
4.6milesCity Museum and Records Office
Museum Road, Portsmouth, PO12LJ
The Records Office is housed in the same building as Portsmouth City Museum. It holds the official records of Portsmouth City Council which survive from the 14th century; local Anglican and Non-Conformist church registers and records from 16th century; large collections of material deposited by local businesses, families and other organisations as well as thousands of local maps and plans, photographs and picture postcards, all of which can be consulted in the first-floor public Search Room.
5.4milesBlue Reef Aquarium
Clarence Esplanade, Portsmouth, Hants, PO53PB
Welcome to Blue Reef Aquarium in Southsea, Portsmouth, voted Visitor Attraction of the Year by Tourism South East. Blue Reef is part of an exciting new generation of wildlife attractions designed to inspire deeper understanding and appreciation of the natural world.
5.6milesSouthsea Castle
Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hants, PO53PA
Built in 1544, the Castle was part of a series of fortifications constructed by Henry VIII around England's coasts to protect the country from invaders.Henry VIII ordered that Southsea Castle be built to defend Portsmouth and it harbour.
5.8milesNatural History Museum and Butterfly House
Cumberland House, Eastern Parade, Portsmouth, PO49RF
The museum tells the story of the wild things of the riverbank, marshes, woods and urban areas of Portsmouth. Have a look for the heron stalking its prey and the brent geese coming into land after their 3000 km flight from the arctic.
6.2milesRoyal Marines Museum
Southsea, Portsmouth, PO49PX
Entrench yourself in the colourful and exciting history of the Royal Marines, brought to life through dramatic and interactive displays. The story of the Royal Marines begins in 1664 when A Marine Regiment was first formed.
6.2milesEastney Beam Engine House
Henderson Road, Eastney, POrtsmouth, PO49JF
Beam engine house contains a pair of James Watt beam engines and reciprocal pumps restored to their original 1887 condition.Access for disabled visitors is limited, please phone for details.
6.4milesEastney Beam Engine House
Henderson Road, Southsea, PO49SJ
Eastney Beam Engine House is a Victorian engine house dating from 1887 that contains two James Watt beam engines.The pumps were built as part of a plan to improve Portsmouth's sewage system.
7.7milesDavidson Country Park Homes
Point House Unit 23 Ensign Way, Hamble, Southampton, SO314RF
Davidson Country Park Homes - Amusement Park in Southampton, . Contact venue on telephone number 02380457414 for opening times, entrance costs, and attractions/rides available at this park.
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7.7milesBishops Waltham Palace
Bishops Waltham, SO321DH
The ruins of a medieval palace (together with later additions) used by the bishops and senior clergy of Winchester as they travelled through their diocese. Winchester was the richest diocese in England, and its properties were grandiose and extravagantly appointed.
7.8milesStaunton Country Park
Middle Park Way, Havant, PO95HB
Set in 19th century pleasure gardens, this beautiful landscaped parkland includes, follies, an ornamental farm and amazing glasshouses.
7.8milesBursledon Windmill
Windmill Lane, Bursledon, Southampton, SO318BG
Visit this restored 'tower' mill and see and hear the machinery turning. Its wooden machinery, a direct copy of the original, is in full working order.
7.9milesCalshot Castle
Calshot Activities Centre, Calshot Spit, Calshot, Southampton, SO451BR
Calshot castle was built by Henry VIII in 1539, as part of his chain of defences along the English south coast. At the time invasions were feared from either the French or Spanish navies and the Castle was built on a shingle spit close to the deep water channel at the mouth of Southampton Water.
8.6milesOsborne House and Gardens
York Avenue, East Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO326JY
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert so loved the Isle of Wight that they built themselves a seaside retreat at East Cowes. Osborne House was no ordinary holiday home a palace-by-the-sea is a more appropriate description of the exquisitely furnished house and extensive estate.
9.4milesNetley Abbey
Netley, SO315FB
The Abbey, from which the village got its name, originated when a colony of monks of the Cistercian Order crossed Southampton Water from Beaulieu to establish a new religious house at Netley in 1239.Founded by Peter des Roche, Bishop of Winchester, and officially named St.
10.4milesIsle of Wight Steam Railway
The Railway Station, Havenstreet, Isle of Wight, PO334DS
The Isle of Wight once boasted 54 miles of railway, most of which was closed between 1952 and 1966. However its unique atmosphere has been perfectly preserved by the largely volunteer-run Isle of Wight Steam Railway, which began operating trains in 1971.
10.6milesButterfly World & Fountain World
Staplers Road, Wootton Bridge, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO334RW
Visit Butterfly World today to see hundreds of butterflies flying freely in a natural environment! One of the Island's leading tourist attractions, you have the opportunity to learn more about our butterflies, visit the Italian & Japanese gardens, koi ponds, fountains, jumping jets, cafe, Medina garden centre and more! Whether you're here for the day or a flying visit there is plenty to see and do - and it's all under cover!A visit provides the opportunity to see hundreds of butterflies flying freely in a natural environment. Visitors have the unique opportunity to study the egg-caterpillar-chrysalis-imago life cycle first hand.
11.1milesSolent Sky Museum
Albert Road South, Southampton, SO143FR
The Solent Sky depicts the history of aviation in the Solent area and Hampshire. This small geographical area was arguably the most important area in the world for aircraft experimental and development work also for civil and military aircraft operation.
11.3milesExbury Gardens and Railway
Exbury Estate, Exbury, SO451AZ
We are a spectacular 200-acre woodland garden, famous for the Rothschild collection of rhododendrons, azaleas and camellias, a riot of colour in Spring. But outside of April & May there's always something wonderful to see at Exbury Gardens.
11.3milesMarwell Zoological Park
Colden Common, Winchester, SO211JH
Marwell is a great place for a day out. From antelope to ants, from bats to bongo, from wallabies to warthogs, from zebra to zebu - there are over 200 different species of amazing animals.
11.5milesNunwell House and Gardens
Coach Lane, Brading, Isle of Wight, PO360JQ
The house and garden, with views of Spithead, have changed and developed since Tudor times. There is a rose garden, a walled garden, a Long Walk, a lily pond, a woodland garden and a fountain which came from the Crystal Palace.
11.5milesMuseum of Archaeology
Godīs House Tower, Winkle Street, Southampton, SO142NY
The Museum of Archaeology in Southampton displays artefacts from prehistoric, Roman, Saxon and medieval Southampton. It also has objects from outside Southampton, including some from ancient Egypt.
11.6milesSouthampton Maritime Museum
The Wool House, Town Quay, Southampton, SO142AR
The museum contains displays relating to Southampton's history as a trading and passenger port. There is a collection of large model ships, including a model of the Queen Mary.
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