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ISSUE 2

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Become a cultural tourist, delve into history and shop to your heart’s content.

PLEASE LEAVE THIS GUIDE IN YOUR ROOM FOR OTHER GUESTS TO ENJOY.

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WelcomeO

ur aim is to share some ideas on how to spend your time in Portsmouth

and in particular Southsea – and we hope you will enjoy exploring the UK’s only island city.As you will see there’s plenty to experience in Portsmouth – whether it be visiting the popular attractions at the Historic Dockyard (including the massively popular Mary Rose Museum) or discovering the miles of beach that run along the Southern end of the isle of Portsea, you are sure to have plenty of fun in Southsea.To help you plan your days out, we’ve compiled a few handy itineraries (see page 20) and our cover artist

Welcome to the Portsmouth Guest Guide.

The Portsmouth Guest Guide is distributed within members of the Greater Portsmouth Hoteliers Association and Portsmouth & Southsea Hoteliers Association.

Cover image: © My Dog Sighs.

The Portsmouth Guest Guide is published by The Marketing Collective Ltd. Telephone 023 8000 1655.

Information correct at the time of publication. The Marketing Collective Ltd. do not endorse any of the products and service presented in the Guide, and cannot be held responsible for any loss, damage or inconvenience incurred as a result of changes to advertised information. Always check details before making arrangements. With thanks to: Portsmouth City Council, Portsmouth Hoteliers Association.Printed by Triumph Print Solutions Ltd - 01273 831642.

www.themarketing-collective.com

MD & Editor Jo Andrews | Creative Tina Scahill | Feature Editor Kate Thompson | Sales & Marketing Louise Collins

Hampshire Top Attractions gives the city visitor a taste of the great places to visit whether your on holiday or looking for a family day out on your doorstep. Its also packed with special offer vouchers. Ask your venue reception for a copy.

The Portsmouth Visitor

Information Service is located within

the D-Day Museum on Southsea

Seafront and our highly trained staff

have a wealth of information at their

fingertips to help you make the most

of your stay in the city:

Tel: 023 9282 6722

Email vis@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

www.visitportsmouth.co.uk

PAGE4 My Dog Sighs - Featured Artist6 aspex Gallery7 Kings Theatre8 Fort Nelson9 Blue Reef Aquarium10 The National Museum of the Royal Navy12 Isle of Wight with Hovertravel13 Porchester Castle14 Hampshire Top Attractions16 Mozzarella Joes17 Watkins & Faux18 The Cams Mill20 Sherlock Holmes21 Itineraries22 Wightlink Adventures!23 Hamble Valley

the Portsmouth

My Dog Sighs shares his inspiring story on page 4.

If you are visiting Southsea on the August Bank Holiday (make sure you make a beeline for the Victorious Festival on the seafront – it promises to be a real show-stopper).So sit back, relax and turn the pages to discover more about Portsmouth and what you can do during your visit – and if

you want to find out more about what a funky, creative place Southsea is today, a visit to the Strong Island website is highly recommended: www.strong-island.co.uk. We hope you enjoy your time in Portsmouth ...

Jo AndrewsManaging Director The Marketing Collective

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MY DOG SIGHS IS LEAVING HIS MARK ON SOUTHSEA

He started out giving his art away for

free, and now Portsmouth based artist

My Dog Sighs is reaping the rewards.

Now one of the founders of a global

movement that has seen artists leaving

their work on the streets for lucky

passers-by to find, is having his work

exhibited all over the world and his

diary is full for the rest of the year with

commissions and exhibitions.

Free Art Friday really took off when

it was featured on the BBC’s Culture

Show and now My Dog Sighs aka

Paul is in contact with artists around

the world keen to follow his

philanthropic lead.

Ironically his decision to leave art for

others to find – which he still does every

Friday – was born out of a fear.

“When I turned 30 I had a bit of an

epiphany. I was married, I had a decent

job as a teacher and my kids were

doing ok.

“It was then that I stumbled across

street art – and I absolutely loved it.

“The only difficulty was that I didn’t

want to damage property out of respect

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The Portsmouth Guest Guide: Featured Artist

for the property owners and the local

community - I couldn’t help thinking

how I would feel if someone sprayed on

my walls.

“I decided the only way round it was for

me to produce pieces of art and leave

them on the street for others to find,”

he said.

My Dog Sighs admits he gets a real

buzz from wondering who will become

the owner of his art. He recalled how

early on he decided to lay in wait and

see who picked up his artwork on

one occasion – only to see the street

sweeper pop his artwork into his

yellow cart.

“I like to think that street sweeper has

a fantastic collection of street art,” he

quipped. “To start with I didn’t hear

anything back but now I’m a bit more

known I do hear from people and it’s

great to get that feedback.”

The Culture Show appearance proved

to be a major turning point for My Dog

Sighs and the Free Art Friday movement

which now has more than 150 chapters

(individuals or groups of artists giving

their art away) across the world.

Offers of exhibitions in London, Tel

Aviv and New York followed (he will

be exhibiting in Chicago and Miami in

2014) and now My Dog Sighs is making

a good living from his art.

His can men, women, children -

even dogs have really captured the

imagination (you can see him creating

his amazing artworks from squashed

cans by going to YouTube to watch My

Dog Sighs – A Can is Born) and the

paintings he is doing of beautiful eyes

have generated even more devoted

followers.

“Eyes are a major part of what I do and

overtime the scale has developed and

the reflection in the eyes has become a

special part of the paintings.

“I’ve just agreed a project with the

National Trust to paint two giant eyes

on hoardings that are going around a

property they are restoring – and each

eye will be 30ft across,” he said.

If you want to see some of My Dog

Sigh’s work in Southsea, check out

the garage in Exmouth Road (YouTube

My Dog Sighs – Mga Mata sa Pader)

and the hoardings opposite the police

station in Winston Churchill Avenue –

and of course, remember to keep your

eyes peeled on a Friday in the city.

www.mydogsighs.co.uk

Image © Jack Daly - www.jackdaly.me

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At the heart of the gallery is the

aspex Café Bar – a family friendly

space with plenty of room for

buggies, baby changing facilities

and food warming facilities.

For the grown-ups, a range of

homemade sandwiches and cakes

are available, alongside great illy

coffee, ales, ciders and specially

selected wines. If you are in the city

for a meeting, you can use the Café

Bar for informal get-togethers, or

alternatively you can hire a larger

private space within the gallery for

more formal events.

It’s not only in the Café Bar where

little ones are catered for – aspex

have a wide range of workshops

for younger visitors, including Art

Clubs for 8-13 year olds running

throughout the school holidays,

and SEE! MAKE! DO! for children

of all ages and their parents on the

second Saturday of every month.

There are also craft workshops for

adults, where you can learn some

of the skills and techniques used

by the artists and craftspeople in

the exhibitions.

aspex is not only a great place for

art & the family…it also has a wide

range of gifts, greetings cards and

work from local artists and makers

that you won’t find anywhere else

to buy in their Craft & Design

space.

aspex is open 11-4 Wednesday

– Friday, 11-5 on Weekends and

Bank Holidays. Admission is Free

– find them behind Loch Fyne in

Gunwharf Quays. Full listings and

more are available on our website.

Venue details:

aspex The Vulcan

Portsmouth, PO1 3BF

023 9277 8080

www.aspex.org.uk

Free admission

aspex gallery

Formed in 1981 in the heart of Southsea, aspex moved to the historic Vulcan Building in Gunwharf Quays in 2006. They specialise in exhibiting the work of exciting local, national and international emerging artists, alongside a thriving participation programme that encourages people of all ages to get involved with art, craft and creative activities.

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The dignified and beautiful Kings Theatre, situated on Albert Road in Southsea, is one of the best examples of an elegant Edwardian playhouse to be found in the British Isles with many of its original features and Italian Renaissance style of décor still intact.The theatre, a result of the vision and

business acumen of John Waters

Boughton and the architectural

prowess of Frank Matcham, one of the

greatest theatre architects of his time,

opened on 30th September 1907 in

“a most glittering of occasions” with a

production of Charles I.

Since that night numerous productions

have visited the Kings - the theatre was

the venue for the opening of the famous

‘Aldwych Farces’ and in 1974, Director

Ken Russell filmed the Pinball Wizard

sequence of the rock opera ‘Tommy’

featuring The Who and Elton John here.

During World War II the Kings held

a large programme of shows and

concerts to keep up morale during the

difficult years and in later times hosted

‘Flying Matinees’ where the shows and

cast of London theatres would give a

special afternoon performance before

heading back to London in time for their

evening show.

Many stars of the stage and screen

have performed at the Kings including

Sarah Bernhardt, Noel Coward, Sean

Connery, Rex Harrison, Spike Milligan,

Ivor Novello, Sybil Thorndike and HB

Irving to name but a few of the greats of

the last century and the theatre is proud

to include actresses Dillie Keane and

Lisa Reilly as their current Patrons.

Since 2003 the theatre has been

operated by Kings Theatre Trust Ltd

and over £2million has been spent on

an extensive restoration programme to

carry out vital repairs, restoration and

improve facilities. Look up to the top

of the tower outside the theatre and

you will see the lady statue ‘Aurora’

mounted here – reinstated in 2009 as

the crowning glory of the restoration of

the whole tower, Aurora is a glass fibre

replica of the original statue now on

display in the Box Office.

The Kings has a full and varied

programme of shows throughout the

year to suit all tastes including Musicals,

Ballet, Opera, Dance, Music and

Tribute acts, Plays, Comedians, Family

Shows, Film and of course traditional

Pantomime!

The theatre has three opulent bars

where you can relax and enjoy pre-show

refreshment or Albert Road is home to a

number of bars and restaurants.

Check out what’s on at the Kings

Theatre throughout your stay online or

call the Box Office.

Venue details:Kings Theatre, Albert RoadSouthsea, PO5 2QJBox Office: 023 9282 8282

www.kings-southsea.com

facebook /kingstheatre

twitter @kingssouthsea

Make the most of your time in Portsmouth

A nightat the THEATRE!

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The summer is always a great opportunity to get out and about, enjoy the better weather and see something of Hampshire’s historic past. Fort Nelson provides something for everybody – from school children to history buffs - and aims to educate, entertain and inform.

Fort Nelson is one of a series of six forts strategically

positioned along the chalk ridge of Portsdown Hill and

is probably the best surviving example of a 19th-century

Victorian fort. Now after undergoing a multi-million pound

redevelopment the Fort has been transformed in to a museum

for the 21st century and includes a new visitor centre, state-of-

the-art galleries and Cafe 1871. A highlight is the magnificent

Voice of the Guns gallery, showcasing 14 of the most iconic

weapons from the national collection.

These include two sections of the infamous Iraqi Super Gun,

two anti-aircraft guns used to defend the South Coast and

the City of Portsmouth during the Second World War, and the

Great Turkish Bombard dating to 1464.

The new-look museum has more than 350 big guns on display,

from all corners of the globe, tracing the development of

artillery from pre-gunpowder siege machines to the

modern day.

Follow the history of the Fort and the people who have lived

and worked there, from Victorian navvies to the young cadets

and the ‘Kitchener’ volunteers preparing for WW1.

Visitors can explore the vast 19-acre site and discover the

secret tunnels and underground chambers, take a tour with

one of the guides to unearth the intriguing history of Fort

Nelson - or simply just relax and enjoy spectacular views

of Portsmouth Harbour, the Meon Valley and South Downs

National Park from the ramparts.

Everyone can experience the noise and power of the big guns

as one of the historic guns is fired in salute daily – a great thrill

for all the family.

Perched high on Portsdown Hill, just outside Portsmouth,

Fort Nelson is a fascinating place for all ages to explore, plus

entry and parking is free.

Venue details:

Portsdown Hill Rd,

Fareham PO17 6AN

01329 233734

Open all year, seven days a

week 10-5pm (Apr-Oct) See

website for winter opening.

FREE Entry & Parking.

www.royalarmouries.org

Enjoy a free day out at the Royal Armouries Museum at Fort Nelson, home to the national collection of artillery - The Big Guns.

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Venue details:

Clarence Esplanade,

Southsea, Portsmouth,

PO5 3PB

023 9287 5222

portsmouth@

bluereefaquarium.co.uk

www.bluereefaquarium.co.uk

Wonders of the

DEEP

Portsmouth’s award-winning Blue

Reef Aquarium offers visitors a

dazzling undersea safari through

the oceans of the world.

Situated on Clarence Esplanade,

between the two piers overlooking the

busy Solent, Blue Reef Aquarium is a

great place to visit whatever the weather.

Explore the drama of the British

coast, the underwater gardens of the

Mediterranean and the dazzling beauty

of a spectacular coral reef.

At the aquarium’s heart is the giant

ocean tank where an underwater tunnel

offers incredibly close encounters with

puffer fish, triggerfish and hundreds of

vibrant tropical fish amid the beauty of a

recreated coral reef.

Over 45 other living displays reveal the

sheer variety of life in the deep, from

tropical sharks and stingrays to giant

lobsters and elegant seahorses.

Other features are home to everything

from poison dart frogs and monitor

lizards to giant carp, piranhas, turtles

and terrapins.

Don’t miss Blue Reef’s resident family

of Asian otters in their spacious heated

indoor holt and the extensive outdoor

area with great sea views!

The Jelly Babies displays showcase the

incredible secret world of the jellyfish,

one of the oceans’ ultimate wanderers.

Visitors can see each stage in the

jellyfish cycle inside specially-

constructed displays which mimic life in

the open ocean and even have their own

internal currents.

Fish Nursery - Blue Reef’s dedicated

team of aquarists are actively involved in

pioneering captive breeding programmes

for a wide range of both native and

tropical species.

The new, four-tank nursery allows

visitors to watch baby sharks, seahorses

and other aquatic newborns grow and

develop before they are transferred to

larger displays or transported to other

UK aquariums.

If the sun’s shining then don’t forget to

bring your towel and a bucket and spade

to make the most of the aquarium’s

outdoor Blue Reef Beach Club.

Overlooking the bustling Solent the club

boasts its very own 50-tonne sandy

beach and rockpool sandpit alongside

an outdoor splash play area complete

with giant water nozzles.

Other features include giant stepping

stones, a picnic area, grassed sundecks,

pebble beaches and a variety of other

outdoor activities. Refreshments are

also available during the main holiday

periods.

Blue Reef is family friendly with under

3’s admitted free and Family Tickets

available. The aquarium is baby-friendly

with changing facilities, it’s accessible

for push-chairs, and multi-level displays

mean even the smallest family members

get a great view.

Sit back and relax in the Blue Reef Cafe

where you can enjoy a wide selection of

drinks, snacks and meals. High chairs,

a bottle warmer and microwave are also

available for parental use.

The Blue Reef Gift Shop is filled with

a wide range of marine-themed gifts,

souvenirs, educational toys, cards and

posters.

As well as innovative displays,

informative daily talks and feeding

demonstrations, there’s an ever-

changing programme

of special events and exhibitions

throughout the year from Pirates

Weekends to Shark Week – check out

www.bluereefaquarium.co.uk

for full details.

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NEW ERA

Be one of the first to go on board

the newly restored HMS Alliance;

the only remaining WWII era British

going submarine in the world. As if

the crew had just left, explore this

historic submarine, take a peek through

the working periscopes, meet the

submariner guides and see, hear and

even smell how life was lived under

the sea.

Then catch the FREE waterbus to the

National Museum of the Royal Navy

in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard to

visit ‘Hear My Story’, a major new

exhibition telling

the undiscovered

personal stories

from the ordinary

men and women

who have made

the Navy‘s amazing

history over the last

100 years. New

interactive exhibition

galleries use the

very latest cutting

edge technology and immersive space

features bring you face to face with

these unique people and their stories.

Opening to the public in April from

visitors will be able to see both these

new attractions in one day by catching

a FREE connecting water boat across

the Harbour and take advantage of the

money saving ‘All Inclusive’ admission

ticket.

The National Museum of the Royal Navy, where something extraordinary is happening throughout

2014.

Restored historic submarine & brand NEW exhibition galleries open to the public in 2014 after £11.5 million spend.

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Venues:

Royal Navy Submarine

Museum and HMS Alliance

Haslar Road, Gosport,

PO12 2AS

E: submarine-museum.co.uk

Hear My Story at the National

Museum of the Royal Navy

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard,

PO1 3NH

E: nmrn.org.uk/hms

Royal Marines Museum

Southsea PO4 9PX

E: royalmarinesmuseum.co.uk

Explosion!

Priddy’s Hard, Gosport,

PO124LE

E: explosion.org.uk

The Portsmouth Guest Guide: Heritage

HMS Alliance, fully restored and

ready for patrol! After undergoing a

major £7m conservation and restoration

project, the 281ft sub is brought

to life with state of the art lighting,

soundscapes and

new interpretations.

Your visit starts with

a commissioned film

narrated by British

Hollywood star Ian

McShane, then you’ll

be taken on tour

through every decade

of the submarine’s

service from the 1940’s to the 1970’s.

Hear My Story, 100 years,

1000 stories, 1 Royal Navy. A

comprehensive interactive timeline,

an immersive spaces feature, an

atmospheric cinema, specially

commissioned films and AV ‘talking

stories’ evoke what life was like at sea

and provide an ‘up close and personal’

sense of the conditions faced by those

sent to fight.

With missiles hanging from above and

torpedoes sunk into the floor, you will

be able to discover in

detail the Changing

Technology that

comes out of conflict.

Highlights include the

4-inch gun from HMS

Lance, which fired the

first British shot of the

First World War on

August 5th 1914 and a

canoe made famous by the

Cockleshell Heroes.

Royal Marines Museum – walking

in the footsteps of heroes from 1664

to present day! Celebrate the 350 year

history of the Royal Marines from their

origins in 1664 to present day. Located

in the former Officers

Mess, the magnificent,

stately buildings provide

the perfect setting to

explore and learn about

the thrilling stories of the

extraordinary people who

have become the elite

fighting force – the Royal

Marines.

Through a series of hands-on interactive

displays, games, simulators, sight/

sound and touch experiences spreading

over three floors, you can follow a

Commando recruit through his gruelling

training and on to deployment around

the world; creep through the jungle

and experience the sights and sounds

of tropical swamps, (there’s even a

snake!), or take a trip down memory

lane in our WW2 home front kitchen.

Explosion! The Museum of

Naval Firepower Explore this award

winning museum of

naval warfare created

within the 18th century

buildings at the Royal

Navy’s former armaments

depot of Priddy’s Hard, in

Gosport, Hampshire. With

stunning views across to

Portchester Castle, Whale

Island and the Naval Base.

Explosion! traces the development of

naval armaments from gunpowder to

the Exocet missile...but the museum is

not just about big bangs.

Walk through an underwater seabed

filled with mines, feel the sway and

juddering of a moving gun deck and

help Gunpowder Guy rack barrels in a

gunpowder magazine in our interactive

displays.

All Museums are part of the National

Museum of the Royal Navy and feature

extensive family events calendar and

regular special exhibitions, see our

website for more details.

www.nnrn.org.uk

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With Hovertravel you can travel to the

Island in less than 10 minutes, on a

unique journey which is an experience

in itself. Whether you’re planning just a

day trip or a longer stay to the Island,

once you’re at Hovertravel’s Ryde

terminal, there are endless attractions

for you to go on to and visit.

After forty-two years of providing

fun and memories for generations of

families, Blackgang Chine’s Dinosaur

Land, filled with much loved static

dinosaurs has now opened a new and

exciting attraction, ‘Restricted Area

5’. Once you’ve entered the gates at

your own risk, you can marvel at the

gargantuan scale of the new life-size

moving dinosaurs and encounter the

most realistic experience since time

began!

Blessed with more hours of sunshine

than anywhere else in the UK, and

boasting a mild climate and good

growing conditions, the Isle of Wight

hosts an annual Garlic Festival as well a

Sweetcorn Fayre! In the summer, many

private gardens open in support of the

National Garden Scheme, including

Ventnor Botanic Gardens, which offers

a vast array of subtropical and exotic

specimens, growing into geographical

zones around the garden.

English heritage is also another reason

to visit the Isle of Wight. Osborne House

has revealed the hidden world of royal

childhood by giving the public access

to ‘Swiss Cottage’, a full size ‘Wendy’

house which was built at Prince Albert’s

instruction on the grounds of the estate

between 1853 and 1854. This was the

domain of the 9 royal children, who

played at being adults during their

summer holiday on the Isle of Wight and

learnt the life-skills their father believed

would make them better people and

better rulers.

Measuring just 23 miles from East to

West, and 13 miles North to South, the

Isle of Wight has 60 miles of coastline,

making in the perfect location for a

day at the beach. Shanklin Beach and

Sandown Bay are just a couple of the

Island’s treasured beaches, both of

which can be easily accessed once

you’re off the Hovercraft at Ryde.

The Isle of Wight offers so many must-

see attractions and places, that for

some, a day visit just won’t be long

enough! The island is home to some

of the UK’s most beautiful seaside

accommodation, from lakeside hotels to

picturesque castles; making it the ideal

location for a short-break or a longer

stay!

Hovertravel’s Hover Rover Bus ticket

provides customers with the opportunity

to visit all of the above places and

more, completely hassle-free. Hover

Rover Bus offers a discounted

combination ticket for Hovertravel & the

Island’s Southern Vectis Bus service,

which provides a Hover Day Return and

unlimited travel on the Island buses.

VISIT the Isle of Wight WITHHovertravel

Venue details:

To start your journey

to the Isle of Wight with

Hovertravel, visit

www.hovertravel.com

to book your tickets now!

Just 4 miles off the south coast of England, the Isle of Wight is visited by more than 2.5 million people every year – some to attend its award-winning festivals and cultural events and others who want to experience the beautiful landscapes and 60 miles of coastline that’s on offer.

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Portchester Castle

Discover the most

impressive and best

preserved of the Roman

‘Saxon Shore’ forts.

Originally built in the late

3rd century, today you can still walk

around the Roman walls and climb

the Norman keep for glorious coastal

views. A free audio tour brings history

to life and explains life in the castle

over the centuries. See displays of

finds excavated on site in an exhibition

which interprets the history of the castle

and Portchester village. Explore the

intriguing remains of King Richard II’s

palace and see the evocative graffiti

left by prisoners from the Napoleonic

wars. While you’re out and about this

summer, catch one of our fantastic

fun family events. Visit www.english-

heritage.org.uk/portchester

Parking and toilets not English Heritage.

Group discounts available.

More to explore!There is plenty more to see in Hampshire and across the Solent on the Isle of Wight. From coastal artillery forts dating from the time of Henry VIII, to the magnificent seaside family home of Queen Victoria at Osborne. For more details visit english-heritage.org.uk or call 0870 333 1181.

Fees: Members, Child under 5 & OVP FREE | Adult £5.20 | Concession £4.70 | Child (5 - 15yrs) £3.10 | Family (2 adults & 3 children) £13.50

Opening times: 1 Apr - 30 Sep, daily 10am - 6pm | 1 Oct - 2 Nov, daily 10am - 5pm | 3 Nov - 15 Feb, Sat - Sun 10am - 4pm | 24 - 26 Dec,

31 Dec, 1 Jan Closed | 16 Feb - 20 Feb, daily 10am - 4pm | 21 Feb - 29 Mar, Sat - Sun 10am - 4pm

Venue Details:Castle Street, Portchester Hants PO16 9QWTel: 02392 378291Directions: Junction 11 on M27, south side of Portchester off A27english-heritage.org.uk/portchester

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Family FunVisit Peppa Pig World at Paultons Theme Park, voted best park in the UK by Mumsnet and home to more than 60 family rides and attractions.Check out some of the cars used by Jeremy, Richard and James for some of their more ambitious challenges in the World of Top Gear at Beaulieu’s National Motor Museum You can let off some steam with a morning of physical activity at the New Forest Activities Centre or journey to the Hawk Conservancy Trust in Andover where you will find vultures, barn owls and hawks. Sticking with the natural world, Marwell Zoo has an astounding range of wildlife and prides itself on its conservation work. While at Birdworld near Farnham you can see Penguins feeding and free flying Kookaburras Or take to the trees for an exhilarating adventure experience with Go Ape at Moors Valley Country Park and Itchen Valley Country Park near Southampton.New Forest Wildlife Park is home to an amazing range of wildlife, including four species of otter, 12 species of owl and four species of deer.Family-run Longdown Activity Farm in Ashurst has daily activities and plenty of cute animals. A day at the seaside awaits you at Southsea Beach. You can see spectacular views from the Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth and if you are brave enough, venture across the glass floor. Nearby at Gunwharf Quays you can enjoy a spot of shopping and lunch overlooking Portsmouth Harbour.There are over 100 hands-on interactive science and technology exhibits idea for all the family at Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium.

Gardeners WorldExplore 200 acres of beautiful gardens at Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway in the New Forest, world-famous for the Rothschild Collection of rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias and rare trees and shrubs. The Sir Harold Hillier Gardens in Romsey is a 180- acre garden paradise with a magnificent collection of more than 42,000 plants and boasts one of the largest Winter Gardens of its kind in Europe. While the National Trust’s Mottisfont is set in glorious grounds by the River Test., with a medieval priory that was gradually changed into a country house. Gilbert White’s House and Oates Museum nr Alton are also well worth a visit. The naturalist is regarded as Darwin’s inspiration and his house and gardens are a national treasure. The New Forest Museum is packed full of displays and activities about the New Forest National Park, including a Family Fun Tree interactive exhibit.

Step Back in TimeWinchester is a spectacular cathedral city, where more than 15 centuries of Christian faith is captured in the glorious architecture. After marvelling at Winchester Cathedral’s history, why not stop for a cuppa at their elegant café? Close by in Alresford is the Watercress Railway Line where you can climb aboard a carriage pulled by either a steam or loco engine to travel through some of the county’s famous watercress beds and alighting at a number of character stations along the route. Whitchurch Silk Mill is a Georgian water mill that still weaves British silk fabrics using Victorian machinery. It is the oldest silk mill weaving silk in its original building.

Discover & Explore

Visitors staying in Portsmouth are in a great position to explore the best that Hampshire has to offer. Whether you choose to take a short break or stay a little longer, there are plenty of adventures awaiting you – and here are just a few ideas to get you started...

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The Portsmouth Guest Guide: Out and About

Basing House in Basingstoke was once the country’s largest private home, owned by the powerful courtier William Paulet, Marques of Winchester. The Great Barn, which dates back to Tudor times, is the largest surviving, fully intact building of its kind. Take a trip back to Victorian times with a visit to Milestone’s Museum in Basingstoke and explore a network of full size streets inside a purpose built museum, telling the story of Hampshire’s social, industrial and commercial history Tudor House in Southampton tells over 800 years of history with interactive guides and audio-visual displays, which bring the house to life. The story of Southampton’s maritime history is told at SeaCity Museum. Situated on the banks of the Beaulieu River, in the heart of the New Forest, you will find the unique and picturesque village of Buckler’s Hardwhere warships for Nelson’s navy were built. The Museum of Army Flying at Middle Wallop is home to a unique collection of aviation history of national and international importance.Butser Ancient Farm showcases experimental archaeology and you can step back in time to enjoy an atmospheric Celtic village and a Roman Villa complete with hypocaust.

Ahoy There...From Southampton explore the Isle of Wight with Red Funnel Ferries. Wightlink Ferries if traveling from Portsmouth and discover royal residences, dramatic coastline and a funky vintage vibe.Just down the M27 is Southampton’s neighbouring city of Portsmouth. Visit Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, home to the world-famous ships HMS Victory and HMS Warrior 1860, the new Mary Rose Museum and the

National Museum of the Royal Navy boasts a magnificent collection illustrating our proud naval heritage.The Blue Reef Aquarium offers a dazzling undersea safari and if you travel to the top of the iconic Spinnaker Tower you can take in stunning views of the Solent.Nearby is the D-Day Museum is the UK’s only museum dedicated solely to covering all aspects of the D Day landings in Normandy, France on June 6 1944. The museum is also home to the Overlord Tapestry – the world’s longest embroidery of its kind, and the 20tthh century equivalent of the Bayeux Tapestry.Along the beach to Eastney, you will find the Royal Marines Museum with an extensive collection of displays gathered from around the world. A short trip across the water takes you to Gosport where you will find the Royal Navy Submarine Museum. You can get a real feel for the life of a submariner by going on board HMS Alliance, a WW2 submarine. Also, Explosion! the Museum of Naval Firepower which tells the story of naval warfare from the days of gunpowder to modern missiles.

And Finally...Southampton Airport offers a less hectic alternative to its London counterparts and is an ideal place to travel to and from.Visit Hampshire is there to help you plan your trip to the county – go to www.hampshireattractions.co.uk to find out more.

To find out more about these and numerous other

attractions, please visit www.hampshireattractions.

co.uk For special offers and discount vouchers for

more than 36 attractions visit

www.hampshireattractions.co.uk/offers

www.ham

pshiretopattractions.co.uk

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If you only see one thing in Southsea... So many things to see!

Have a good walk around, and try

and find as many ‘blue plaques’ as

possible...you’ll see where Arthur

Conan Doyle lived, Peter Sellers,

Rudyard Kiplin - even Henry 8th if

you look closely enough!

www.memorials.inportsmouth.

co.uk/index.htm

Best place for cocktails?101 Reykjavik have an amazing

selection of Icelandic inspired

cocktails, and delicious ales and

beers imported directly from the

famous clean and crisp iced land.

1 Kent Road, Southsea, PO5 3EG

www.101reykjavik.co.uk

Steve Courtnell of Pie and Vinyl, Southsea and Portsmouth’s only independent record shop which is coupled with tasty pie and mash, shares some of his favourite venues and places.

Pie & Vinyl combines a passion for music with one of England’s favourite old fashioned comfort foods in a stylish cosy location in Castle road, Southsea. Visit them for a unique experience at: 61 Castle Road, Southsea, PO5 3AY.

For more details and a menu page visit www.pieandvinyl.co.uk

The Portsmouth Guest Guide: Inspiration

LITTLE BLACK B KOO

Southsea’s only restaurant right on

the seafront; where serving good

food for all the family is what

we’re all about. So visit when you’re

out for the day enjoying the seafront,

celebrating an anniversary or even a

sunset, Mozzarella Joes is the place to be.

Every day at Mozzarella Joes is a ‘Mojoe’

one. If you’ve ever watched the boats go

by whilst sipping a cocktail or a beer on

the balcony you will have experienced the

magic of Mojoes. Your taste buds should

be doing a jig at the mention of the Stone

Baked Pizza and if you’ve tucked into

Gourmet Burgers your tummy should be

murmuring ‘mmmmms’ right now.

Try the BIGGEST burger in the South – our

Giant Scooby Doo! Perhaps you will find

the traditional fish & chips or delicious

linguini gambari pasta the perfect

complement to our Solent views.

Mozzarella Joes

You can even watch the famous food

creation take place in the open plan kitchen

- follow the glow of the giant orange pizza

oven to learn the secrets of Mozzarella Joes

homemade flavours. Then complete your

meal with 2 for 1 desserts! What more could

you ask for?

For a casual lunch, a dinner or even just a

coffee you will find plenty on the extensive

menu to tempt your curiosity and entice

you back for more - kiddies included! Share

the experience, spare some time to listen

to the sea and spend time together with

your family, when you visit Mozzarella Joes

on Southsea Beach. Located on Clarence

Esplanade between the Blue Reef Aquarium

and the Hovercraft terminal. Open from

10am till 10pm, Monday to Sunday. Contact

023 9229 5004

www.mozzarellajoes.co.uk

Best place for a romantic meal?The best place for a romantic meal

would have to be the Common...

with so many local markets, and

shops selling top quality food - why

not go for a romantic picnic?

Southsea, PO5 3PB

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They’ve rescued an iconic tennis pavilion

and turned it into a spacious, family

friendly café serving tasty food that’s

locally sourced.

Nell and Ben Faux had always dreamt

of having their own café and when the

opportunity arose to take on the 1920’s

building and breathe new life into it, they

jumped at the chance.

Any concerns they may have had about

attracting customers to support their

new venture were blown

away thanks to the

power of social media

and when Watkins and

Faux opened a year

ago there were queues

outside the door.

“I posted something on

Facebook about being

a mum setting up a

business and asked for a

show of support from

other mums.

“We couldn’t believe it when 33,000

responded and on the opening day

people were literally queuing outside

waiting for us to open the door,” said

Nell, whose maiden name was Watkins.

Having run an organic supermarket in

London, the couple wanted to bring that

ethos to their business and they still

run a Farmers Market stall in Southsea

selling savoury delights such as calzone

tartlets and quiches.

Their breakfast and brunch menu

features a full English with award-

winning pork and sage sausage and they

also serve eggs benedict or blueberry

and banana pancakes.

There are delicious daily specials for

lunch and the pavilion high tea features

tea, finger sandwiches,

cake and fruit scones

with clotted cream and

strawberry jam.

“We are really

passionate about the

quality of the food we

serve and many of the

dishes can be bought

as a child’s portion for

half the price so if they

fancy it they can have soup, salad or a

small BLT,” she explained.

There’s a relaxed vintage vibe going

on and there’s plenty of room for baby

buggies too.

“We want people to feel really

comfortable and relaxed when they are

here and we hope we’ve created a really

homely atmosphere,” said Nell.

“ We are passionate about creating the best quality handmade food using local seasonal ingredients.

Anyone for tennis and a tasty seaside snack?

WATKINS & FAUX

Venue details:

Watkins & Faux at

The Pavilion Cafe

Southsea Tennis Club

Clarence Esplanade

Southsea PO5 3PB

watkinsandfaux@live.co.uk

02392 824693

www.watkinsandfaux.co.uk

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The Cams Mill pub in Fareham is part of the lush green Cams Hall Estate, surrounded by great views over the water. It’s a special and unique location that few pubs in Fareham can match.

It is a part of the redevelopment of

Cams Hall estate, an old mansion house

that is being redeveloped over a 20

year period. With Cams Hall Golf Club

just a stone’s throw away, the pub is

set in a tranquil spot perfect for golfers,

walkers and visitors to unwind, but with

the hustle and bustle of Fareham and

Portsmouth just around the corner.

A beautiful recreation of the tidal mill

that stood here 100 years ago, Cams

Mill is now a stunning destination

pub. Traditional features give the Mill

an authentic ambience and make it a

stunning, historic place to indulge in

waterside dining.

There can be few more peaceful spots

than Cams Mill to enjoy a leisurely

lunch, a quick pint or an evening meal.

Relax in style in the spacious oak-

framed barn, savouring beautiful views

of the estuary.

Building WorkA century ago, Cams Mill was an

operational tidal mill. It has been

lovingly recreated in the same style –

including an array of traditional features

to ensure its history lives on. It opened

its doors as a pub for the first time in

November 2013, creating more than 50

jobs. The pub prides itself on serving

locally-sourced Hampshire produce and

fresh ingredients, as well as a fantastic

drinks menu, including a range of

Fuller’s cask ales.

With a spacious interior and estuary

panoramic view over the River

Wallington, Cams Mill has been

designed to maximise the building’s

features. It has been carefully built to

give the feeling of a restoration, such

as using more than 50,000 tiles that are

300 years old and have been cut and

fitted by hand. The brickwork is also

constructed of reclaimed Fareham red

bricks and with the renovated timber,

exposed oak beams and 1920’s decor,

the pub really exudes history and

tradition.

It is an environmentally-friendly building

using rain water harvesting, low-energy

heating and lighting and speciality

glazing which reduces the need for

cooling in the summer months.

Cams Mill

The

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Cams Mill, Cams Hall Estate

Fareham, Hampshire

PO16 8AA

Book now by calling

01329 287506 or email

CamsMill@fullers.co.uk

You can also follow us on

Twitter: @camsmillfareham

FoodCams Mills is a food-led pub that

prides itself on using locally-sourced

Hampshire produce and fresh

ingredients, all prepared on site by our

excellent chefs. With the installation

of a top of the range charcoal grill, the

pub has a mouth-watering menu, sure

to make customers want to come back

time and time again.

With the new season comes new

produce, new flavours and fresh

inspiration. The Cams Mill boasts

the most delicious ingredients, local

suppliers and innovative chefs.

The menu is perfectly balanced,

the light succulent fish dishes and

seasonal vegetables compliment

the great flavours of our quality

British reared meat.

A real destination for Fareham’s foodies,

Cams Mill promises fresh, seasonal

produce, crafted into some rather

special dishes by our expert chefs.

As much as possible, we support

local growers and producers while

reducing the journey from field to

plate. Dishes including a 28-day aged

Hampshire grilled steak and traditional

pub classics, combined with stunning

waterfront views make Cams Mill the

perfect place to chill, eat and celebrate

with a great pint of Fuller’s London

Pride or a glass of wine from our

extensive list.

Jason and Sian Smith are ready

and waiting to welcome you with

a warm smile and some great

Fuller’s hospitality.

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221B

Sherlock has become

a global phenomena

with millions of fans

getting turned on

to the idiosyncratic

style of the

master sleuth, thanks to the

brilliant performances of Benedict

Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman.

Sales of Conan-Doyle’s books

have sky-rocketed by 180 per cent

and millions of visits have been

recorded by fans on the trawl for

more information about their hero.

Conan Doyle began his professional

career as a GP in 1882 in Portsmouth –

and while he was here he threw himself

into the life of the city. He was the first

goalkeeper for what is now Portsmouth

Football Club, played cricket and

bowls as well as giving numerous

speeches on hot topics of the day.

And, of course, he began writing fiction

and penned two Sherlock Holmes

stories while living in Portsmouth - A

Study in Scarlet and The Sign of Four.

Senior Archivist of the Arthur Conan

Doyle Collection at Portsmouth

Central Library, Michael Gunton has

his own theory as to how Sherlock

has remained our favourite sleuth.

“It's the sense that if you really

concentrated you could be like

Sherlock Holmes too – it is a fascinating

character who can be young or old,

man or woman and still be Sherlock

Holmes creating order out of chaos.

“That appeals to our senses.”

Portsmouth is lucky enough to be

home to the most wide-ranging Conan

Doyle collection of its kind in the world

– thanks to Richard Lancelyn Green.

He devoted his life to the study of

Sherlock Holmes and Sir Arthur

Conan Doyle, even down to receating

the detective's Baker Street study in

his attic (this now forms part of the

collection). He left his collection to

the city in recognition of the help he

received from the Central Library team.

“We receive a constant steady flow

of researchers wantingto access the

collection, “ explained Michael.

The collection includes first

editions of books, letters and film

and television memorabilia.

Michael's favourite pieces include

the family albums and examples

of how Sherlock Holmes captured

the public imagination from the

word go, appearing in advertising

and even a Snoopy comic strip.

And Michael has been impressed

by the latest interpretation of

the dashing detective.

“The Benedict Cumberbatch

version is very inventive and

there is clear knowledge of the

original stories,“ he said.

Visitors to Portsmouth can track down

the famous detective at the Portsmouth

Museum where their Study in Sherlock:

Uncovering the Arthur Conan Doyle

Collection is open Tuesday to Sunday

10am - 5.30pm April - September

and 10am to 5pm October to March.

Entry is free and all children under 13

must be accompanied by an adult.

EVIDENTLY

– My Dear Watson...

www.portsmouthmuseums.co.uk

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Here’s a handy guide to making the most of your stay in Portsmouth. We’ve a list of must do’s and a few ideas to take you off the beaten track.

The Portsmouth Guest Guide: Itineraries

Itineraries

ITINERARY ONE Seaside Fun for All the Family:The UK’s only island city boasts a

magnificent promenade running

from Eastney to Old Portsmouth.

Along the length of the beach are a

plethora of attractions for all ages – many

evoke memories of traditional seaside

holidays of the past with swan-shaped

pedaloes on Canoe Lake and the nearby

pitch and putt. The Tenth Hole, a popular

cafe sitting alongside the course, is well

known for its eye-poppingly large cakes

and is a great place for breakfast too.

Southsea Castle is the place where

Henry VIII watched the Mary Rose sink,

now it’s a great place to visit and the

kids will have hours of fun exploring

the passages below ground.

The Yellow Kite cafe is based at the castle

and uses the best local fair trade ingredients.

It is a splendid place to stop for a bite to

eat and it’s also worth noting a champagne

bar is open every Friday evening from

6pm to 9pm during the summer.

Every weekend throughout the summer

there is live music from an assortment of

musicians at the Band Stand. Pack a picnic

and prepare to enjoy great music, a party

atmosphere and one of the best backdrops

in the world. (You will see everything from

warships to sailing ships, hovercrafts, ferries

and pleasure boats traversing the Solent).

Clarence Pier boasts fourteen rides and

attractions that will have you screaming

with delight – and just next door you can

see the world’s longest running and only

commercial hovercraft service in Europe.

It is the quickest way to get to the Isle

of Wight and a popular pastime is to

watch as the crafts land on the beach.

There is a fascinating walk from Clarence

Pier to Old Portsmouth. You can follow

the route along the raised section with

the harbour to one side and the old town

to the other and see such landmarks

as Portsmouth Cathedral, the Square

Tower (often open for arts and crafts/

vintage events) and the Round Tower

where generations have welcomed

home their sailor sweethearts, waving

as the navy ships pass close-by.

ITINERARY TWO Shopping, shopping, shopping:There’s no doubting the attraction of

Gunwharf Quays when it comes to

shopping. Once the former home of

HMS Vernon, the Royal Navy’s Torpedo

Branch, the site now boasts 90 designer

outlets at this great location with easy

parking – and after you’ve finished

with the shops, there are wonderful

bars and restaurants to revive you.

Nearby is Commercial Road which

houses all the major high street names

and the Cascades Shopping Centre.

While in Southsea you will find Knight

and Lee (John Lewis) in the Palmerston

Road precinct along with a large

Debenhams department store.

If you prefer to shop in independent

boutiqes, head for Marmion Road and

Albert Road where you will find everything

from antiques, artworks and artisan

chocolates. Take the time to wander

and enjoy the laid-back, atmosphere.

At the end of a shopping spree, make

your way to the Belle Isle in Osborne

Road for great food, a buzzing

atmosphere and a pitcher of Sangria.

ITINERARY THREE Creative Portsmouth:With its long association with great

authors such as Charles Dickens and

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Portsmouth’s

literary heritage is well known.

Rudyard Kipling also lived for a time in

the city, you will find a house in Campbell

Road which bears a blue plaque to mark

his time in the city from 1871-77.

Portsmouth is still a creative city, with

a thriving contemporary art scene.

Turner Prize winning artist Grayson

Perry studied for a BA in fine art at

Portsmouth Polytechnic and it is home

now to a thriving creative scene.

Keep your eyes peeled on a Friday for

pieces of artwork left dotted about the

city for an appreciative audience to take

home. My Dog Sighs (featured on BBC2’s

The Culture Show) is a great proponent

of the free art scheme and you can read

more about him on page 4 or see his work

by visiting www.mydogsighs.co.uk.

On Albert Road, there’s plenty of street art

to admire, remember to look up and you

might see something quite unexpected.

At 1 Albert Road is the immensely popular

Garage Lounge – perfect for morning coffee,

wonderful lunches or fantastic tea and cake.

Or why not wander through the Palmerston

Road precinct to sample the delights

of Like a Teatray in the Sky on Osborne

Road. Great food, lovely people, a fun

vibe and some of the most delightful

crockery you are ever likely to see.

If you want to know more about the

creative vibe going on in Portsmouth look

no further than www.strong-island.co.uk

for all the quirky goings on in the city.

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Take your family for a great day out

across the Solent and enjoy Wightlink’s

best value prices starting at just £48

for the Dimbola Museum & Galleries

experience.

Will you be tempted by the thrill of riding

a cliff top roller coaster? Stepping back

in time to discover the lost world of

dinosaurs? Or walking on the wild side

with white tigers and meerkats?

Whether you prefer theme parks

to animal parks or historic sites to

spectacular beaches, the Isle of Wight

has bucket and spade loads of great

places to visit! So if you’re looking for

affordable days out for the whole family,

the Isle of Wight is the answer.

Getting to the Island with Wightlink from

Portsmouth couldn’t be easier.

Simply take the car from your hotel and

drive onboard. Then, in just 45 minutes,

you’ll arrive in picturesque Fishbourne,

ready to let the adventures begin.

For some destination inspiration, how

about adding one of these family

favourites to your wish list?

Blackgang Chine, a magical cliff top

world with a roller coaster, water slide

and much more. NEW FOR 2014:

Enter through the gates of ‘Restricted

Area 5’ at your own risk!

Amazon World, home to the Island’s

largest collection of exotic animals.

NEW FOR 2014: Toga Beach, home

to our newest arrival of black footed

penguins.

Osborne for a royal tour around

Queen Victoria’s palace by the sea.

NEW FOR 2014: Step into the new

‘Childhood at Osborne’ exhibition to

get a glimmer of the world of royal

childhood for the first time.

The Isle of Wight Steam Railway for

a nostalgic journey and a day you’ll

never forget. NEW FOR 2014: Explore

the Train Story Discovery Centre!

Dinosaur Isle, where footprints

lead to a raawwring good time,

and imaginations run wild. NEW

FOR 2014: The most complete

Valdosaurus skeleton ever found in

the world will be on display!

There are literally hundreds of

attractions, restaurants, award-winning

beaches, miles of picture-perfect

scenery and a great selection of theme

parks and gardens to keep the best fun-

seeking families occupied.

Mums and dads, doting grandparents

and excitable explorers, Wight World

has something for everyone, big or

small. And even if the sun doesn’t

always shine, the rain will never

stop play!

For out of this world adventures at out

of this world prices, get onboard with

Wightlink… where the adventures are

never ending, the sailings are frequent

and the smiles last all day.

P.S. If you’d prefer to be footloose

and fancy free, our passenger-only

catamarans from Portsmouth Harbour

will get you to Ryde Pier Head in

22 minutes! Then you’re free to explore

the Island at your leisure. Just turn up

at port and step onboard! Check our

website for the latest foot passenger

ticket information.

Prices from less than

£7 per person with ferry

travel and attraction

entry included!*

To book visit

wightlink.co.uk/wightworld

or call 0871 376 1000† † Calls cost 7p per minute plus network extras and may be recorded for monitoring and training purposes.

* Full Wight World terms and conditions can be found online at wightlink.co.uk/wightworld and on the advert on the back page of this publication.

We’ve joined forces with the Isle of Wight’s top attractions to bring you great value Wight World Days Out, all with day return ferry travel for a car and up to seven passengers PLUS entry to the attraction included!

One family ticket. One amazing all-inclusive price. A whole world of adventures!

WIGHT WORLD ADVENTURES with Wightlink from £48*

Image © Blackgang Chine: Restricted Area 5

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From coast to countryside, whether your passion is heritage, culture, shopping or a fun-filled family day out, the world-renowned Hamble Valley has it all. Located west of Portsmouth, this area of outstanding natural beauty is quite literally at your feet.Known as the Strawberry Coast, The

Hamble Valley is set alongside the

stunning River Hamble, tucked between

the bustling cities of Southampton,

Winchester and Portsmouth

and stretching along 25 miles of

Hampshire’s coastline.

There is so much on offer with a variety

of unique family attractions from Manor

Farm, the Victorian working farm which

was the setting for the BBC’s Wartime

Farm series to Bursledon Windmill

and Bursledon Brickworks. Discover

delightfully quaint villages and charming

towns and over 1500 acres of unspoilt

countryside with five country parks.

Enjoy beautiful waterside vistas and

amble through woodlands, marshes and

meadows on one of the many walking

trails including the Strawberry Trail,

a long distance walk along the River

Hamble, the Cobbett Trail, a short walk

around the village of Botley and the

Hamble Rail Trail.

Hamble River events take place

throughout the year, attracting

world class yachtsmen and racing

enthusiasts. Competition within the

sailing world is strong and many sailors

come to showcase their skills.

Events include Hamble Week, the

Hamble Winter & Spring Series, the

Bursledon Regatta and national World

Series competitions.

The essence of a sailing lifestyle

is captured through the marinas,

chandleries, restaurants and boutiques,

located along the shoreline. Indeed,

numerous opportunities present

themselves to way anchor and

investigate the local vintage ales.

The Hamble Valley welcomes families

and is a child-friendly destination with

plenty of free and low cost activities to

keep the young and the young at hear

entertained.

Whether you are on a romantic short

break or visiting for the week with

a young family, you’ll wish you had

discovered the Hamble Valley sooner.

For further information on

glorious days out on the

River Hamble or your personal

journey through the

Hamble Valley, visit

www.hamblevalley.comFollow us on Twitter @HambleValley

Share some family time

Great places to eat

Walk along the river

Heritage

See more of the Hamble Valley and take a virtual tour by scanning this QR code.

The Portsmouth Guest Guide: Out and About

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WIGHT WORLD. One family ticket. One amazing price.

Fun, affordable and out of this world! Book your Wight World adventure today.

wightlink.co.uk/wightworldor call 0871 376 1000†

Our all-inclusive Wight World Days Out include return ferry travel to the Isle of Wight for a car and up to seven people, plus entrance to your chosen attraction for everyone!* Take more friends and family and enjoy better value prices than ever before! Choose from one of many top Island attractions and drive onboard to discover a whole world of fun, adventure, history, animals, theme parks and gardens… for a whole lot less!

T&Cs: † Calls cost 7p per minute plus network extras and may be recorded for monitoring and training purposes. * Wight World Days Out include day return ferry travel for a car, driver and up to six passengers plus entrance to an Isle of Wight attraction for up to seven people. The £48 rate relates to the Dimbola Museum & Galleries experience. Most Wight World Days Out are valid from 1 April 2014 until 2 November 2014, subject to a variable and limited allocation and can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please check with individual attractions prior to travel as opening times vary and supplements may apply for special events. Valid for vehicles up to 5m in length and 2.24m in height. Vehicles over 5m / less than 6m in length and over 2.24m in height not taxed as a commercial vehicles will be charged a supplement. Excludes mini-bus / mini-coach, commercial vehicles over 5m / any vehicle over 6m. Terms and conditions apply and can be found at www.wightlink.co.uk/wightworld. E&OE.