Just across the harbour is the stunning 170 metre Spinnaker Tower with its spectacular views - you can see for up to 23 miles in 350 degrees from the three viewing decks 

The Gosport Ferry operates continously, 5:30am to midnight, seven days a week from a landing stage adjacent to Portsmouth Harbour Rail Station. The trip across the bustling Portsmouth Harbour only takes 5 minutes.

The company also runs a range of leisurely sight-seeing cruises around The Solent during the summer months. Take a cruise to to the beautiful Hamble River or the scenic Beaulieu River, or enjoy a four forts cream tea cruise - it is such a relaxing way to see the sights. For details Click here

You could get carried away at Gunwharf Quays where over 90 famous brand stores come together with great dining experiences all set on the historic waterfront. It also has the stunning 170 metre Emirates Spinnaker Tower with its spectacular views over Portsmouth Harbour and along the coast.

If you fancy a trip to the Isle of Wight you won’t be disappointed; with stretches of sandy beach, plenty of family activities, quaint villages and cream teas. For the active there are cliff-top walks and sailing and watersports galore.

The island comes alive in June when the Isle of Wight Music Festival takes place, and again in August for the two-week sailing spectacle that is Cowes week.

Travel to the Island on foot or bike by catamaran – a 20 minute journey from Portsmouth Harbour Railway station to Ryde pier. Alternatively, foot passengers can take a 10-minute Hovercraft ride from Southsea beach to Ryde.

If you want to take your car or camper van, then there is a car ferry that runs from Old Portsmouth to Fishbourne – a leisurely 40 minute trip that gives you the chance to enjoy the views and fresh sea air from the upper deck.

A five minute ferry trip across the Harbour (or approximately 30 minutes by car), place some of the best attractions that Portsmouth has to offer within easy reach. From the Historic Dockyard – home to HMS Victory, the Mary Rose and HMS Warrior 1860 – to the iconic Spinnaker Tower and leisure complex of Gunwharf Quays, past and present combine to offer great days out, as well as shopping and entertainment. Also within walking distance is Old Portsmouth and the city centre.With great rail, bus, coach, catamaran and taxi connections near to the Ferry terminal, its easy to visit the nearby attractions in Southsea nearby, or take the Hovercraft to the Isle of Wight.

With great rail, bus, coach, catamaran and taxi connections near to the Ferry terminal, its easy to visit the nearby attractions in Southsea nearby, or take the Hovercraft to the Isle of Wight.

HMS Victory, The Mary Rose, HMS Warrior 1860, The Mary Rose and the National Museum of the Royal Navy are all close to Gosport in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.

You can buy a combined ticket which includes admission to the Submarine Museum & Explosion Museum on the Gosport side of the harbour together with the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard attractions.

Relax, explore or just enjoy, the New Forest is the ideal location for everyone. The New Forest has been a holiday destination throughout the ages and there’s a huge selection of accommodation to suit all styles and budgets.

Luxury and country house hotels, self catering holiday cottages, bed & breakfasts, camping & caravan sites and holiday parks all set against the majestic backdrop of the New Forest. As you admire the timeless scenery it’s easy to see why it’s such a popular holiday beauty spot.

In less than an hour you can be in the New Forest National Park, enjoying the local ice-cream, wandering amongst the wild ponies and heather, or discovering the beautiful villages that make up this very special place.

A beautiful cathedral city and the former home of King Alfred the Great, Winchester offers ancient history, rolling countryside and a great independent shopping and dining experience. Approximately 40 minutes from Gosport by car or why not take the train?