Southsea Castle
Southsea, Portsmouth
Photo: Peter Trimming, CC BY-SA 2.0Photo: Peter Trimming, CC BY-SA 2.0
A coastal castle on Clarence Esplanade with a keep, ramparts and a film room. The courtyard cafe is open all year.
Highlights
- Keep and ramparts overlooking the Solent, in season
- Film room in the castle
- Courtyard cafe open all year
Good to know
- Assistance dogs can enter the keep. Other dogs are allowed in the courtyard only
- Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult
- Water bowls are provided in the courtyard
Getting there
Southsea Castle, Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO5 3PAParking: Parking is at The D-Day Story car park, a short flat walk away. Portsmouth Park and Ride also serves the city.
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