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All the United Kingdom England Portsmouth

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Portsmouth

6 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Portsmouth, England

Updated June 17, 2024
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Mary Rose Museum

Portsmouth, England

Mary Rose

Hauled from the water's depths, Henry VIII's flagship is preserved in this capsule-shaped museum.
Roses.

Portsmouth, England

Lumps Fort aka Southsea Rose Garden

A picturesque garden with a surprising past.
Spinnaker Tower

Portsmouth, England

Spinnaker Tower

This striking observation tower shaped like a spinnaker sail is the newest icon in historic Portsmouth.

Portsmouth, England

Hatch the Mary Rose Dog

Discovered on a shipwreck after more than 400 years, this Renaissance ratter tells a very waggly tale.
Aerial photo of Baffins Pond

Portsmouth, England

The Micronations of Baffins Pond

Three tiny islands in a Portsmouth pond are at the center of disputed land claims from a number of competing micronations.
The side of the statue, as he faces Guildhall Square

Portsmouth, England

Charles Dickens Statue

A rare full-sized statue of one of Britain's famous writers.
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HMS Alliance Submarine Museum

Gosport, England

HMS Alliance Submarine Museum

This colossal war machine is now a living museum dedicated to underwater warfare.
2 miles from Portsmouth
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