Southsea Castle

Clarence Esplanade
Southsea
Hampshire
PO5 3PA

Tel: +44 (0)23 9282 7261
+44 (0)23 9287 6550 (Minicom)
Fax: +44 (0)23 9287 5276
Email: mvs@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Web: Attraction's Own Web Site

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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 now that artillery dominated warfare. In the early 19th century, the castle was substantially altered to accommodate extra guns and a larger garrison of 200 men.

The most significant addition of this period was an underground tunnel around the moat, which you can still enter. The castle was only withdrawn from active service in 1960.

Wheelchair access to courtyard and ground floor galleries only.
Opening Times
(2011 times)
April to September:
Monday - Sunday 10.00am - 5.30pm.

October: 10.00am - 5.00pm.

Closed: on Mondays.

Admission Charges
(2011 prices)
Free Admission.

Directions
By Road: M27/M275 into Portsmouth, follow Seafront symbol then Southsea Castle on Brown signposts. Or A3(M), A27, A2030 follow Seafront symbol then Southsea Castle on Brown signposts.

By Rail: Portsmouth Harbour Station. Number 6 bus to Palmerston Road (shopping area) then 7 minute walk.
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Southsea Castle Postcode for SatNav: PO5 3PA

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