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Portsmouth City & Seafront Escape

Enjoy a fantastic summer break to Portsmouth, a vibrant waterfront city rich in maritime history and modern attractions. Staying in the heart of the city, you’ll have plenty of time to explore at your own pace—from historic dockyards and harbour cruises to designer shopping and relaxing seafront strolls. With its lively atmosphere, excellent restaurants and beautiful coastal setting, Portsmouth offers the perfect mix of discovery and relaxation.

Premier Inn Portsmouth City Centre ***

Price Includes

4 nights bed & breakfast
Free time to explore Portsmouth

TRAVEL OPTIONS

Upgrade your room (subject to availability). Supplements apply, call 01268 777 777, option 1

GROUP BOOKINGS

If you book 20 places all together on a day excursion, short break or holiday ONE GOES FREE

Day 1

We travel to Portsmouth with suitable comfort stops along the way. On arrival, check in to your centrally located hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 2

A full day to explore Portsmouth. Discover the historic dockyard, enjoy a harbour cruise or take a stroll around Gunwharf Quays with its shops, cafés and waterfront views.

Day 3

Another day at leisure. Perhaps visit Southsea seafront, relax in the parks, explore museums or enjoy lunch overlooking the marina.

Day 4

Enjoy more free time to explore. Take in the views from the Spinnaker Tower, browse the shops or simply unwind by the harbour.

Day 5

After breakfast, we begin our journey home with suitable comfort stops along the way.

B=Breakfast Included

Things to Do in Portsmouth

Historic Dockyard

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is one of the UK’s most important maritime attractions. Home to famous ships including HMS Victory and the Mary Rose, it offers a fascinating insight into Britain’s naval history.

Harbour Cruises

A must-do experience, harbour cruises provide a unique perspective of Portsmouth’s naval base and waterfront. Relax on board and enjoy views across the Solent while learning about the city’s maritime heritage.

Gunwharf Quays

A highlight of any visit, Gunwharf Quays offers designer outlet shopping, restaurants, cafés and stunning waterfront views. Perfect for a leisurely day of browsing, dining and relaxing.

Spinnaker Tower

Standing proudly over the harbour, the Spinnaker Tower offers breathtaking panoramic views. A great way to see the city from above and take in the coastline.

Southsea Seafront

Enjoy traditional seaside charm with a visit to Southsea. Take a stroll along the promenade, enjoy an ice cream, relax in the gardens or simply watch the boats pass by.

Parks & Green Spaces

Portsmouth offers several lovely parks including Southsea Common, perfect for a gentle walk or a relaxing afternoon in the sunshine.

Places to Eat & Drink

Portsmouth has a fantastic range of dining options, particularly around Gunwharf Quays and the harbour area.

Popular choices include:

Waterfront restaurants with harbour views
Casual cafés perfect for lunch
Traditional pubs offering classic British dishes

Whether you’re looking for a relaxed meal or somewhere to sit and enjoy the atmosphere, there’s something for everyone.

Why Portsmouth Works So Well for a Short Break

Everything is within easy walking distance
A mix of history, shopping and seaside
Plenty to see and do without a packed itinerary
Ideal for relaxing at your own pace

Please find below our pick up points (not all pick up points will be available on all departure dates). View the pick-up point you require, then you’ll see a list of dates which are/aren’t available from your pick up point.

Name	Address	Times
Barking	Station Parade, IG11 8TU	Failed View
Barkingside	Fullwell Cross, Bus Stop A - IG6 2EA	Failed View
Basildon	Cherrydown East Bus Stop, SS16 5GT, Basildon	Failed View
Brentwood	Brentwood, Outside The Dairyman	Failed View
Chalkwell Park	Chalkwell Park Bus Stop, London Road	Failed View
Chelmsford Victoria Road	Victoria Road CM1 1JR	Failed View
Collier Row	White Hart Lane - Bus Stop out Tythe Court RM7 8LZ	Failed View
Corringham Town Centre	Gordon Road, Bus Stop near Grover Walk SS17 7EY	Failed View
Cranham	Front Lane/Moor Lane Junction Bus Stop RM14 1XJ Outside Restaurant Opp. Car Park	Failed View
Dagenham	Church Elm Lane, Bus Stop L - RM10 9QS	Failed View
Hadleigh Church	Hadleigh Church, Bus Layby	Failed View
Harold Wood	Bus Stop A, Gubbins Lane, RM3 0DR	Failed View
Hockley Spa	Hockley Spa, Bus Stop outside the Library	Failed View
Hornchurch	Station Lane Bus Stop - Out Sutton Arms RM12 6NJ and Opposite Ask Restaurant	Failed View
Hutton	Hutton, Bus Stop just past the Chequers Pub	Failed View
Ilford	Ilford, Bus Stop outside 6 Clements Road, IG1 1BA	Failed View
Palace Theatre	Palace Theatre Bus Stop	Failed View
Pitsea	Outside what was Gala Bingo Hall, Pitsea	Failed View
Princess Rd, Rayleigh	Princess Road, Rayleigh (was Depot)	Failed View
Queensway	Queensway Bus Stop (Behind the Odeon Cinema)	Failed View
Rayleigh High Street	Rayleigh High Street, Bus Stop by Kings Fish&Chips	Failed View
Rayleigh Stn	Rayleigh Railway Station	Failed View
Rochford Market Square	West Street, Rochford Market Square	Failed View
Romford	St Edwards Way - Bus Stop H - RM1 3DQ Out: Romford Shopping Hall	Failed View
Sadlers Farm	Bus Stop on A13, just before Sadlers Farm roundabout, nr Romsey Road	Failed View
Shenfield Stn	Shenfield Station, outside what was Barclays Bank	Failed View
Southchurch Library	Southchurch Lib, Old Walnut Tree, Southchurch Blvd	Failed View
Sun Corner	Sun Corner London Road - Billericay	Failed View
Thames Drive	Thames Drive Bus Stop	Failed View
The Elms	Bus Stop outside Elms Public House, Leigh on Sea	Failed View
The Oak Grays	The Oak Public House, Lodge Lane, Grays	Failed View
Thorpe Bay Stn	Thorpe Bay Station, Acacia Drive (opp Station)	Failed View
Thurrock Services,	Thurrock Services Coach Park, RM16 3BG	Failed View
Upminster	Bus Stop M, St Mary's Lane- Upminster Outside St.Laurence Church RM14 2QJ	Failed View
Vic House Cnr, Kiln Rd	Vic House Corner, Bus Stop in Kiln Road	Failed View
Wickford	Halls Corner, opposite Police Station, Wickford	Failed View
Woodford Green	Snakes Lane East, Bus Stop R - IG8 7HU	Failed View