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Welcome to Portsmouth
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48 hours in Portsmouth
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Family Fun
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Hidden Gems
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Culture Heritage
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Retail Therapy
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Live Portsmouth
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What's on in 2009
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Making the most of your visit
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A Taste of Portsmouth
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Hampshire Hospitality Awards
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Places to eat and drink
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Places to eat and drink
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Places to eat and drink
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Places to eat and drink
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Accommodation
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Accommodation
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Portsmouth is a 
vibrant and dynamic 
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place where poignant 
Welcome to Portsmouth 
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reminders of our history 
Get your bearings and find your way 
blend seamlessly with 
around the waterfront city.
a modern waterfront to 
48 hours in Portsmouth 
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create a contemporary, 
With so much to do you may be 
wondering where to start.  
living city.  
Family Fun 
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Portsmouth is a haven for families 
Whether you’re looking 
young and old.  
for a romantic city break, 
Hidden Gems 
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a fun-packed family 
Uncover some of the city’s finest 
holiday or a weekend 
hidden treasures.
away with friends, 
Cultural Heritage 
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Portsmouth is the 
Find out why we’re so proud of our 
maritime and literary heritage.
perfect destination.
Retail Therapy 
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Designer outlets, the best of the high 
street and quirky individual boutiques.
Live Portsmouth  
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Discover live music and performances 
along with thought-provoking art and 
challenging exhibitions.  
Cover photo:  
What’s On in 2009 
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Spinnaker Tower by Jonty Sexton
Our month-by-month guide.
Photo Credits:
Making the most of your visit 
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Peter Langdown, Simon Stuart Miller, 
Tracy Neville, Matt Sills.
If you’re here for the day or a weekend 
away, we can help you make the most 
of your time.
This guide can only give 
A Taste of Portsmouth 
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you a taste of what’s on 
Discover local flavours in the new 
offer, leaving plenty to 
foodie capital of the south coast!
surprise and delight you 
Accommodation 
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when you visit. For more 
Luxurious bolthole or a simple base to 
information go online at  
explore the city, Portsmouth has it all.
www.visitportsmouth.co.uk
Published by Cultural Services, Portsmouth City Council.  
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correct at the time of going to press. The publisher, Portsmouth City Council, cannot accept 
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