Highlight
Southsea Castle
The Tudor fort from which Henry VIII is said to have watched the Mary Rose sink in 1545.
Typical duration
45 min
Price
Free entry; seasonal opening, check times
From port
4.9 km / 3 mi
Transfer time
15 min
Indoor / Outdoor
mixed
Queue risk
low
👨👩👧 Family friendly⚡ Good for short stops
🕐 Best time to visit
Spring to autumn, when it is open
Getting there from the port
A 3-minute walk east along the seafront from The D-Day Story shuttle stop.
Best transport: shuttle Cost: Free port shuttle, or taxi about £12–15