Attractions in Hilsea & Things to Do in Hilsea
(and nearby)

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard (3 Miles)*
No visit to Southern England is complete without a great day out at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
Mary Rose Museum (3 Miles)*
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.
Portsmouth City Museum & Records (3 Miles)*
Stroll through a 17th century Stuart bedroom, a 19th century Dockworker's kitchen, an art deco dining room and a 1950's living room.
Royal Marines Museum (3 Miles)*
The Royal Marines Museum celebrates the history of the Royal Marines from their origins in 1664 as Sea Soldiers through to their roles in Trafalgar, China, the Falklands and the Gulf with a series of interactive displays.
D-Day Museum & Overlord Embroidery (4 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.
Southsea Castle (4 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.
Staunton Country Park (5 Miles)*
At Staunton Country Park there is something for all the family, including farm, follies and fabulous glasshouses.
Bembridge Windmill (10 Miles)*
Built around 1700, Bembridge Windmill is the only surviving windmill on the island and has much of its original machinery intact.
Chichester Cathedral (10 Miles)*
For 900 years Chichester Cathedral has stood at the heart of Chichester. Each generation has left its mark on the Cathedral, so this magnificent building has unique architecture ranging from original Norman features to the towering Victorian Spire.
Osborne House (10 Miles)*
Osborne House, Queen Victoria's family home, is one of the most popular tourist attractions on the Isle of Wight.
Uppark House and Garden (11 Miles)*
Like many National Trust properties, Uppark House is not just about the historic house and gardens, but also the fascinating lives of those who have lived there.
Fishbourne Roman Palace (11 Miles)*
Fishbourne's impressive remains came to light in 1960 when a new water main cut into the previously unsuspected foundations and mosaics.
Pallant House Gallery (12 Miles)*
A contemporary wing adjoining a Queen Anne townhouse holding one of the best collections of Modern British art in the country.
Chichester District Museum (12 Miles)*
Chichester District Museum, housed in an eighteenth century corn store, explores the history of Chichester and District.
Robin Hill Adventure Park (12 Miles)*
88 acres of fun for everyone - a complete day out for all the family.
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.
Newport Roman Villa (13 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.
Marwell Wildlife (14 Miles)*
Marwell Wildlife is a registered charity dedicated to the conservation of wildlife and natural habitats both locally and internationally.
Goodwood Racecourse (14 Miles)*
Horseracing was started at the Goodwood Racecourse by the 3rd Duke of Richmond in 1802. It continues to stage twenty-two days of the finest racing in the sporting calendar as well as being a firm diary date in the English Summer Season.
Weald and Downland Open Air Museum (14 Miles)*
At the heart of the Museum's collection are over 45 historic homes, farms and workplaces that have been rescued from destruction and restored as far as possible to their original form.
Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway (14 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.
Carisbrooke Castle (14 Miles)*
Famous for its donkeys and as a royal prison to Charles I and now the location of the stunning new Edwardian-style Princess Beatrice Garden.
Hinton Ampner Garden (14 Miles)*
Hinton Ampner is one of the great gardens of the 20th-century. It is a masterpiece of design by Ralph Dutton, 8th and last Lord Sherborne, uniting a formal layout with varied and informal plantings in pastel shades.
West Dean Gardens (14 Miles)*
A visit to West Dean Gardens is the perfect day out for all the family.
Southampton Maritime Museum (15 Miles)*
The Wool House was built as a warehouse for the medieval wool trade. Now it is a museum telling the story of the port of Southampton.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.



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