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Britain's foremost naval station, PORTSMOUTH occupies the bulbous peninsula of Portsea Island, on the eastern flank of a huge, easily defended harbour. The ancient Romans raised a fortress on the northernmost edge of this inlet, and a small port developed during the Norman era, but this strategic location wasn't fully exploited until Tudor times, when Henry VII established the world's first dry dock here and made Portsmouth a royal dockyard. It has flourished ever since and nowadays Portsmouth is a large industrialized city, its harbour clogged with naval frigates, ferries bound for the continent or the Isle of Wight, and swarms of dredgers and tugs.
Portsmouth was heavily bombed during the last war due to its military importance and bland tower blocks from the nadir of British architectural endeavour now give the city an ugly profile. Only Old Portsmouth , based around the original harbour, preserves some Georgian and a little Tudor character. East of here is Southsea , a residential suburb of terraces with a half-hearted resort strewn along its shingle beach, where a mass of B&Bs face stoic naval monuments and tawdry seaside amusements.
Most of Portsmouth's tourist attractions are related to its naval history. In the last decade Portsmouth's Historic Dockyard has been given a much needed face-lift. Among the attractions are the D-Day museum (which holds the Overlord embroidery) and, in the dockyard, HMS Victory, the remains of the Mary Rose raised from the sea-bed in recent years, HMS Warrior and the Royal Naval Museum.
The much-troubled millennium project to build the Spinnaker Tower at Gunwharf Quays was finally completed in 2005. The tower is 165 m tall, features viewing decks at sea level, 100 m, 105 m, and 110 m. A high speed internal lift runs up one leg, and a panoramic external glass lift runs up the outside of the opposite leg.
Other tourist attractions include the birthplace of Charles Dickens, the Blue Reef Centre (formerly Sea Life Centre), Cumberland House (a natural history museum), and Southsea castle.
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Rooms From: £ 59.95
The Plaza, Portsmouth, PO1 3FD
The hotel is in a superb location, making it ideal for business or leisure breaks. It comprises 130 en-suite bedrooms and two meeting rooms, all with comfort cooling.
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Royal Beach Hotel |
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Rooms From: £ 65
South Parade, Portsmouth, PO4 0RN
In a prime position on the seafront at Southsea, The Royal Beach Hotel is an perfect base to see all of Portsmouth. Our hotel offers superb views across the Solent and excellent facilities for both business and pleasure.
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Tulip Inn |
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Rooms From: £ 64.5
Binnacle Way, Portsmouth, PO6 4FB
We offer style, comfort and excellent value for money. Situated near junction 12 of the M27, The Tulip Inn Portsmouth is easy to get to.
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Inn Lodge Portsmouth |
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Rooms From: £ 49.95
Burrfields Rd, Portsmouth, PO3 5HH
The Best Western Innlodge combines style with excellent value for money. By Langston Harbor and Great Salterns Golf Course, its 74 en-suite bedrooms, some with Jacuzzis are fully equipped to the highest standards.
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