# 16 Family days out in Portsmouth (2026)

> 16 family days out in Portsmouth, best reviewed first — including Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Ratings, locations and details.

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16 listed · best reviewed first

Updated 3 November 2026 · Ratings from Google · [All attractions and things to do in Portsmouth](https://staycation.co.uk/portsmouth/attractions)

[Families 16](https://staycation.co.uk/portsmouth/attractions/family-friendly)

[Portsmouth Portsmouth Historic Dockyard ★ 4.7 (17,403) Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, listed under Sightseeing & Attractions, near Portsmouth.](https://staycation.co.uk/portsmouth/attractions/portsmouth-historic-dockyard) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/portsmouth/attractions/spinnaker-tower) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/portsmouth/attractions/the-mary-rose) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/portsmouth/attractions/vue-portsmouth) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/portsmouth/attractions/eastney-beach) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/portsmouth/attractions/portsmouth-city-museum) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/portsmouth/attractions/curious-about-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.](https://staycation.co.uk/portsmouth/attractions/local-haunts-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.](https://staycation.co.uk/portsmouth/attractions/playzone-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.](https://staycation.co.uk/portsmouth/attractions/blue-reef-aquarium-portsmouth) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/portsmouth/attractions/wacky-warehouse-at-the-sovereigns) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/portsmouth/attractions/groundlings-theatre) [Portsmouth Boathouse 4 ★ 4.5 (84)](https://staycation.co.uk/portsmouth/attractions/boathouse-4) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/portsmouth/attractions/wacky-warehouse-farmhouse) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/portsmouth/attractions/belong-portsmouth) [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!](https://staycation.co.uk/portsmouth/attractions/southsea-beach)

## 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.