What's Old Portsmouth Like?

If you're looking for the perfect part of town to visit, consider Old Portsmouth. Take time to see places like Cathedral of St. Thomas and Old Portsmouth Beach while you're here. Popular sights worth seeing in the larger area include Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Old Portsmouth?

Our travelers don't have any top picks in Old Portsmouth but here are some of their favorites nearby:

The Wellington Bar & Restaurant - 0.1 mi (0.2 km) away

4-star B&B with restaurant, bar
• • Free WiFi • Café • Terrace

Pass the Keys | TownHouse in the Heart of Poole with Beach Hut - 0.1 mi (0.1 km) away

Waterfront inn with restaurant, bar
• • Free parking • Free WiFi • Garden • Central location

How to Get to Old Portsmouth

Old Portsmouth is located 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from the heart of Portsmouth.

Flying to:

• • Southampton (SOU), 15.6 mi (25.2 km) from Old Portsmouth

Things to See and Do in and around Old Portsmouth

What to See in Old Portsmouth

• • Cathedral of St. Thomas
• • Old Portsmouth Beach
• • The Point

Things to Do near Old Portsmouth:

• • Gunwharf Quays (0.4 mi/0.6 km away)
• • HMS Victory (0.8 mi/1.2 km away)
• • Clarence Pier (0.5 mi/0.8 km away)
• • Portsmouth Guildhall (0.8 mi/1.2 km away)
• • Blue Reef Aquarium (0.9 mi/1.5 km away)

When Is the Best Time to Visit Portsmouth?

• • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 62°F)
• • Coldest months: January, February, March, December (average 44°F)
• • Rainiest months: August, July, January, September (average 3 inches of rainfall)