Portsmouth Photo Gallery - Southsea

Southsea is a short drive east of Gunwharf Quays. There is ample paid street and lot parking and the star attraction is the castle. Built in 1544 by Henry VIII's orders to defend against the French, it was used by the king the year after in the Battle of the Solent, where he saw his flagship Mary Rose sink in battle.
The castle was withdrawn from service in 1960 and is now a free attraction to visit.

I walked around the surrounding parkland and trails to enjoy the coastal views and the war memorial nearby. The Portsmouth Naval Memorial commemorates the Royal Navy members who do not have a known grave, such as perishing at sea. Opened in 1924, it was expanded after World War II and now marks some 25,000 sailors from both wars.

The D-Day Story is an interesting place to learn about war history and the Landing Craft Tank 7074 is parked outside by the main street. This is the last surviving such vehicle from D-Day, saved after it sank in Birkenhead and restored for exhibition.


Southsea is a short drive east of Gunwharf Quays. There is ample paid street and lot parking and the star attraction is the castle. Built in 1544 by Henry VIII's orders to defend against the French, it was used by the king the year after in the Battle of the Solent, where he saw his flagship Mary Rose sink in battle. The castle was withdrawn from service in 1960 and is now a free attraction to visit. I walked around the surrounding parkland and trails to enjoy the coastal views and the war memorial nearby. The Portsmouth Naval Memorial commemorates the Royal Navy members who do not have a known grave, such as perishing at sea. Opened in 1924, it was expanded after World War II and now marks some 25,000 sailors from both wars. The D-Day Story is an interesting place to learn about war history and the Landing Craft Tank 7074 is parked outside by the main street. This is the last surviving such vehicle from D-Day, saved after it sank in Birkenhead and restored for exhibition.

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