Meoweler
United Kingdom

Portsmouth / Coastal charm, without the sharks

MeowScore 😸89/100
What is MeowScore?
🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😼
🚗 Traffic density 😸
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😻
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😻

Best month

June

Sunny weather and ice cream on the beach.

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january

Visit Portsmouth's Historic Dockyard and explore HMS Victory, Mary Rose and HMS Warrior.

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february

Enjoy the annual Icebreaker Festival with live music, food and events across the city.

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march

Join the St. Patrick's Day celebrations including a parade, live Irish music and dancing.

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april

Take a stroll through the colorful seaside city and enjoy the cherry blossoms in bloom.

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may

Attend the Victorious Festival, with top musicians, food and drink and family activities.

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june

Explore the seafront and enjoy the warm weather with an ice cream from the beach stands.

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july

Celebrate the America's Cup World Series with exciting sailing races and onshore entertainment.

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august

Join in the huge Portsmouth Pride event with a parade, music, and family-friendly activities.

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september

Discover the city's rich maritime history and visit the National Museum of the Royal Navy.

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october

Experience the D-Day Story and learn about the history of the Normandy landings.

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november

Watch the annual fireworks display and enjoy live music at Gunwharf Quays.

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december

Shop for unique gifts at the Victorian Christmas Market and Ice Rink at the Historic Dockyard.

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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The shopping situation in Portsmouth is average with a mix of high street brands and independent shops. Prices are reasonable but not exceptionally cheap or expensive.

Head to Gunwharf Quays for outlet stores and discount prices on designer brands. Take advantage of student discounts and sales.

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

for a short getaway

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

for a short getaway

Portsmouth is a small city, perfect for a weekend break.

Tipping

0-5%

Limited tipping culture

Tipping

0-5%

Limited tipping culture

Credit card is widely accepted. Splitting bills is acceptable.

internet situation

great Speed

Mostly good, occasional slowdowns

great Availability

Widely available with a few dead spots

excellent Cellular

Excellent coverage throughout the city

Electric socket type G

Common in UK, Ireland, Malta, Malaysia, Singapore. Unique three rectangular pins design, doesn't accept other types.

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biking possible

Some bike lanes

walkable -ish

Good infrastructure

LGBTQ tolerated

Progressive laws

A cat's dream: sunny alleyways, fishy smells and plenty of seafaring tales.

Purrfect for adventuring cats with a love of history and nautical escapades.

Things to do

The mainstream

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Gunwharf Quays
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Charles Dickens' Birthplace Museum
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Southsea Beach
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Spinnaker Tower
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Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

The mainstream

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Gunwharf Quays

A pawsome shopping destination for any fashion-conscious cat. With over 90 designer outlets, you can fur sure find something to add to your wardrobe. 💄

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Charles Dickens' Birthplace Museum

Visit this birthplace-turned-museum of one of the greatest cat-thors in history. Discover the life and works of Charles Dickens and his feline furiends. 🎭

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Southsea Beach

Unleash your inner mer-cat and take a stroll down this sandy beach. Listen to the waves, bask in the sun, and let the sea breeze tousle your whiskers. 🌊

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Spinnaker Tower

Have a purrfect view of the city from atop this 170-meter tower. Catn't decide whether to visit day or night? No worries, both are pawsome. 😻

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Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

A meowvelous place for naval history buffs to sink their claws into. Take a catnap on Lord Nelson's HMS Victory or visit the Mary Rose Museum. 🐾

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biking possible

Some bike lanes

walkable -ish

Good infrastructure

LGBTQ tolerated

Progressive laws

Mindful meoweler tips

Explore the Historic Dockyard

Unleash your inner sailor cat by exploring the Historic Dockyard. Home to HMS Victory and the Mary Rose Museum amongst other fascinating exhibits.

Indulge in Afternoon Tea

Satisfy your sophisticated cat cravings with an afternoon tea. Portsmouth offers some of the best in the land.

Visit Southsea Beach

Relax like a beach cat at Southsea Beach. Don't forget to visit the nearby Clarence Pier for some classic seaside fun.

Useful external sites

www.visitportsmouth.co.uk

Visit Portsmouth↗

Official tourism website for Portsmouth

www.historicdockyard.co.uk

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard↗

Information on Portsmouth's naval history and attractions

www.spottedbylocals.com/portsmouth

Spotted by Locals - Portsmouth↗

Locals' recommendations for things to do and see in Portsmouth

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