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Portsmouth is a historic port city located on the south coast, home to a major Royal Navy dockyard and the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. The nearby area of Southsea provides a lively seaside resort experience, complete with independent shops, international cuisine, traditional British charm and a lively atmosphere.
Visitors can explore miles of coastline, visit historic sites like Southsea Castle, and take in attractions such as the D-Day Story museum. Additionally, there are various events, family-friendly amenities on Southsea Common, and the well-known Gunwharf Quays shopping and entertainment complex.
Portsmouth and Southsea have both vehicle and passenger ferry connections to the Isle of Wight through Wightlink and Hovertravel. Additionally, there is a passenger ferry service to Gosport.
Local bus services are provided by Stagecoach South and First Hampshire & Dorset, serving the city and its surrounding towns.
Portsmouth and Southsea have multiple railway stations at Portsmouth Harbour, Portsmouth & Southsea, Fratton, Hilsea and Cosham.