Victoria Park
Portsmouth, Portsmouth
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A formal Victorian park in central Portsmouth, created in 1878 and designed by Alexander McKenzie. It has a fountain from the original landscape, an aviary, nine naval memorials and wildlife habitats.
Highlights
- Fountain from the original 1878 landscape
- Aviary rebuilt after the 1987 storm
- Nine naval memorials
- Meadows, trees and hedgerows for wildlife
Good to know
- A restoration of the park is planned with support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund
- The park's history is set out on the Victoria Park website
Getting there
Victoria Park, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3HJParking: Check on the official site.
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