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Family days out in Portsmouth

16 listed · best reviewed first

Updated · Ratings from Google · All attractions and things to do in Portsmouth

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Portsmouth

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

★ 4.7 (17,403)

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, listed under Sightseeing & Attractions, near Portsmouth.

Spinnaker Tower

Portsmouth

Spinnaker Tower

★ 4.6 (10,702)

Soar 170 metres above Portsmouth for breathtaking coastal vistas stretching across land and sea from this iconic viewing tower, featuring accessible facilities and family-friendly amenities.

The Mary Rose

Portsmouth

The Mary Rose

★ 4.8 (6,673)

Step aboard Henry VIII's legendary Tudor warship and explore authentic 16th-century treasures through captivating displays at Portsmouth's historic naval base museum.

Vue Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Vue Portsmouth

★ 4.3 (4,132)

Catch the newest blockbusters at this 14-screen cinema located at Gunwharf Quays, offering wheelchair access, onsite parking and snacks to enjoy during your film.

Eastney Beach

Southsea

Eastney Beach

★ 4.5 (1,208)

Enjoy a seaside day out at this Hampshire pebble beach where families can paddle in the waves, bring along a picnic blanket, and explore the accessible waterfront.

Portsmouth City Museum

Southsea

Portsmouth City Museum

★ 4.5 (1,024)

Explore Portsmouth's fascinating heritage through engaging family-friendly exhibitions at this accessible museum on Museum Road, featuring hands-on displays that bring local history to life for all ages.

Curious About Portsmouth

Fareham

Curious About Portsmouth

★ 4.7 (633)

Explore Portsmouth's fascinating maritime heritage at this accessible Historic Dockyard attraction where families can enjoy picnics, grab snacks, and discover the city's naval history together.

Local Haunts Portsmouth

Fareham

Local Haunts Portsmouth

★ 4.7 (633)

Embark on a spine-tingling guided tour through Portsmouth's dark history, starting from Gallery Zero One in Southsea—perfect for brave families seeking ghostly tales and local legends.

Playzone Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Playzone Portsmouth

★ 4.1 (1,365)

Young adventurers can climb, slide and bounce their way through this action-packed Portsmouth play centre featuring rope walkways, giant slides and bash bags, plus baby changing facilities.

Blue Reef Aquarium Portsmouth

Southsea

Blue Reef Aquarium Portsmouth

★ 3.7 (2,725)

Discover fascinating marine life including reef sharks and sea turtles at this Southsea seafront aquarium, perfect for families whatever the weather. Facilities include parking, restaurant and full accessibility.

Wacky Warehouse at The Sovereigns

Portsmouth

Wacky Warehouse at The Sovereigns

★ 4.6 (99)

Let your children burn off energy in this secure indoor play zone linked to a welcoming pub-restaurant on Kingston Crescent, with full accessibility and baby-changing facilities available.

Groundlings Theatre

Portsmouth

Groundlings Theatre

★ 4.5 (99)

This Portsmouth theatre venue offers family-friendly performances and activities with convenient on-site parking and baby-changing facilities, though access for wheelchair users is limited.

Boathouse 4

Portsmouth

Boathouse 4

★ 4.5 (84)

Wacky Warehouse - Farmhouse

Hayling Island

Wacky Warehouse - Farmhouse

★ 3.8 (123)

Let kids burn off energy at this indoor play centre with climbing frames and slides, while you relax in the family restaurant. Complete with accessible facilities and onsite parking.

Belong Portsmouth

Southsea

Belong Portsmouth

★ 4.6 (52)

Head to this gaming venue on the first floor of Cascades Shopping Centre for competitive esports action, complete with wheelchair access, onsite dining and convenient parking facilities.

Southsea Beach

Southsea

Southsea Beach

★ 3.3 (199)

This Hampshire shingle shore along South Parade welcomes paddlers of all ages, with wheelchair access and parking on-site making it an easy day out—pack a picnic for seaside fun!

Quick answers

How many family days out are there in Portsmouth?+

We list 16 in Portsmouth. The best-reviewed are shown first.

Which family days out in Portsmouth are best reviewed?+

By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: Portsmouth Historic Dockyard (4.7/5, 17,403 reviews), Spinnaker Tower (4.6/5, 10,702 reviews) and The Mary Rose (4.8/5, 6,673 reviews).

Is this list up to date?+

It is built live from our listings; ratings come from Google and each venue page shows when its details were last checked. Always confirm with the venue before travelling.

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