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Attractions near Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
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Mary Rose Exhibition
(< 1 Mile)*
During action in 1545, Henry VIII's favourite warship, the Mary Rose, sank in the Solent with over 400 men on board. 437 years later, the world held its breath as she was finally recovered. |
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Portsmouth City Museum & Records
(1 Mile)*
Stroll through a 17th century Stuart bedroom, a 19th century Dockworker's kitchen, an art deco dining room and a 1950's living room. |
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D-Day Museum & Overlord Embroidery
(2 Miles)*
D-Day was the turning point of the Second World War. Allied troops landed in occupied France as the first stage towards the defeat of the Nazi regime in Germany. |
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Southsea Castle
(2 Miles)*
Southsea Castle was built by Henry VIII between 1544 and 1545 to protect Portsmouth against possible French invasion. Its revolutionary design provided for the most efficient use of guns in attack or defence. |
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Royal Marines Museum
(2 Miles)*
The Royal Marines Museum, winner of Tourism South East's 2008 "Best Small Visitor Attraction of the Year" award, is in what was one of the most stately Officers' Messes in England. |
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Staunton Country Park
(7 Miles)*
At Staunton Country Park there is something for all the family, including farm, follies and fabulous glasshouses. |
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Bembridge Windmill
(8 Miles)*
Built around 1700, Bembridge Windmill is the only surviving windmill on the island and has much of its original machinery intact. |
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Robin Hill Adventure Park
(10 Miles)*
88 acres of fun for everyone - a complete day out for all the family. |
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Newport Roman Villa
(11 Miles)*
The Villa was discovered in 1926 when an owner of a nearby house sank foundations for a garage. Subsequent excavations revealed extensive remains of a late Romano-British farmhouse built around 280 AD. |
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Chichester Cathedral
(11 Miles)*
In the heart of the city, this magnificent Cathedral has been a landmark for travellers for 900 years. Its treasures range from medieval stone carvings to world famous 20th Century works of art. |
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Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway
(12 Miles)*
A visit to Exbury is unforgettable. Created by Lionel de Rothschild in the 1920s, the Gardens are a stunning vision of his inspiration, offering 200 acres of natural beauty and horticultural variety. |
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Fishbourne Roman Palace
(13 Miles)*
Fishbourne's impressive remains came to light in 1960 when a new water main cut into the previously unsuspected foundations and mosaics. |
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Bucklers Hard Maritime Museum
(13 Miles)*
Buckler's Hard is a picturesque 18th century village on the banks of the Beaulieu River in the heart of the New Forest. Historically, it is famed as the place where some of the ships of Nelson's fleet were built. |
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Itchen Valley Country Park
(13 Miles)*
With 440 acres of woodland and meadows adjoining the River Itchen to explore, the Park is an ideal place for a family day out. |
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Ventnor Heritage Museum
(14 Miles)*
The museum holds an annual exhibition every year. Apart from the exhibition hall, we also have an extensive archive section with many hundreds of items referring to Ventnor and the surrounding area. |
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