Portsmouth Museums Service
Southsea, Portsmouth
(31)
Southsea, Portsmouth
(31)
31 customer reviews
Joe Douglas
Really cool castle, just a bit smaller than most. Very interesting though with a great cafe
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Diane Huckin
Sadly I visited here on a Monday and they don't let the public into the castle on mondays so I only got to walk around the outside, the dog really enjoyed it though. They were carrying out some maintenance work so at least it is being well looked after. I will have to visit again when the work is completed but not on a Monday!! More...
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Shuko's World
I really loved visiting the Southsea Castle. It is right next to the sea. It was free to go in. The castle had stairs, so it might be hard to climb if you have children. The day I went it was not busy, so sometimes I had the whole room to myself. It was fun. I learnt a lot about the castle and the people that occupied it. There were board games for children to play. I believe 30 minutes would do for children before they get bored here. You can then go to the cafe and their gift shop. The shop was small but filled with great little treasures. Prices were very good. A metal cup went for £5.95. Bath toys for babies were sold for £1.95. More...
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Meg Schwamb
Love the splash pad and kids like to pretend they're pirates. Wish beer place we're open on this sunny Easter wknd.
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Everything Below
Great place to visit with the family, nice to walk from Palmerston road to the castle. Good on a sunny day.
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Clare Greenwood
Brilliant! Loved it. Interesting bit of history. Yes it's small and took me around 10 - 15 minutes to look around, but there are interesting displays, and it felt authentic. Well worth popping in - as i did - when passing. If you're interested in history, and especially Henry Vlll, then this is for you if you're in the area. Also has a courtyard cafe, and brilliant views.Tie your visit in with a trip to see The Mary Rose, as this is where the King and all stood in shock and watched her sink. More...
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Rachel Woollaston
Visited the fountains which is all on one level so I could see my kids wherever they were while they had heaps of fun. Once the sun had gone in, a bit of culture and history went down a treat and my children loved the interactivity within the castle
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The Elusive JenStar .
Brilliant little find. Really interesting place that is free to get into, which is obviously a bonus. (as a side note, we wouldn't have minded paying a couple of quid to get in)There is some interesting information on display here about the castle, Henry VIII and the Mary Rose aswell as activities dotted around to keep the kids interested. Some really great views from the top of the ramparts and there is a lovely little cafe and shop. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area. More...
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Phil Pattington
What a surprise I'd never been in the castle before only been on the outside but it's worth a definitely worth a look. Have a walk round the walls and there's great views inland and out to sea. Then have a look at the small exhibition inside, it's only a couple of rooms but interesting nevertheless. Then you can treat yourself in the Cafe in the courtyard. Can't be bad for a freebie and if you're going to visit the Mary Rose exhibition in the dockyard it's a must as you can see the yellow bouy which marks the spot where the wreck was raised. More...
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Terry Marjoram Manuel
Wonderful. It was our first time visiting The Courtyard.. The staff were very welcoming and although we just wanted a coffee nothing was to much trouble. The menu, even the child's menu, left you spoilt for choice. Definitely a place to visit again and again.15Feb. My wife and I were at the Castle today as its her birthday. We were very pleased with the quality of the food. As always the staff were welcoming and professional. Definitely a place to go back to.Thank you. More...
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Daniel Fanner
One of many quaint historical features of Portsmouth and Southsea. However this one is not just a feature that you can go and learn some local history. Totally free to enter and have a look round giving good views of Southsea common and the solent. A standard souvenirs shop and a cafe where you can try out the beer that is brewed within the castle itself and on the weekends you can go in and look around and buy beer to take out. The run up to the entrance is welll presented as you go past the D-day museum and the fountain are very nice, more so at nigh when they are illuminated. More...
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Diogo Sousa
Spent 1 hour there. Great place to visit with good view of sea. Good games for children and adults as we came to find. History of the place shown clearly and well presented to all ages. Friendly and helpful staff. Worth the visit . More...
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Monsieur Glouton
The castle is great, could do with a little shop maybe but D Day has a cafe too.
This review is really more to do with the new water feature outside which is perfect for the kids and the new paving on Brian Kidd Way which they can scoot on. Really good
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Wendy Sargent
Easy location to find and beautiful views. Good place to take kids and get them interacting. Brewery on site is great with helpful staff. Disappointed in the cafe not friendly and hard to find a menu. Also slightly overpriced for area. More...
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Julian Moran
Great location and a lively cafe too. Southsea Brewery is based here who do some great contemporary Beers and sell direct to the public - but check opening times.
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Luke Coring
Free entry. Well worth preserved Tudor keep with a few exhibits. Good views over Solent. Nice cafe & very good micro brewery on site. Good place to spend an hour or so.
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Joe Isaac
Great place to visit. Coffee and food. Outside seating in good weather.
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Will Weston
Loads to see and do. Lots of interesting facts. Great for kids
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Rebecca Scott
I haven't actually been in the castle but the cafe inside it is very nice.
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Pat Law
Nice views from the top of the keep. Free entry. Cafe and micro brewery!
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Chani-may Courtney
Great free resource in Southsea for any weather. Do donate as they reinvest it well in the structure and visitor reseohres. For instance this Easter holidays there's a free craft tent and they are working on the upstairs. Also there was a egg hunt. The café is also a great venue. Visited here a lot and learned a lot with very friendly staff. More...
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Glenn Bonsor
Southsea Castle is well worth a visit. Absolutely steeped in history. So much to see and great views of the Solent. Whilst there pay a visit to the Courtyard cafe. You will not be disappointed.
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Steven Geib
Tudor sea defence castle. Very interesting. Nice café on sight.
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ismail basaran
Nice location and view. But much not to see. The castle was closed.
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Rich Sawyer
An amazing piece of history and completely free. Great views over the Solent from the battlements.
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Alexa Whitten
Such a great hidden gem and free. Love going here and there are some special little shops and cafe in the courtyard.
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Maricar Jagger
Surprisingly good lunch perhaps. I don't know why. I guess I was expecting a bland cafe and this wasn't. Lovely food and service. Try it.
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roland j. ruttledge
'Forts and guns' go with the territory.
This one is well looked after. Not very
big but well worth it. Entrance is free;
donations welcome. Shop, and a cafe.
Great venue for happy occasions.
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Michael Reid
Great place but a few things you need to know.
The ramparts and museum close from November to April.
The courtyard stays open.
A really great little micro brewery in the courtyard sells to take away their great naturally brewed ales.
The nice little licensed restaurant only sells savoury food til 3 for some bizarre reason. However the cakes are really good.
Enjoy!
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Shelley Meredith
Beautiful place and lots of information. However, advertised opening hours but not open which was a shame. Enjoyed the views
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Richard Witton
We visited the frankly fantastic restaurant here and were not disappointed. The entire booking process for our group of 12 was easy and well organised. On arrival we were greeted and seated with no fuss and meals turned up exactly as ordered. The food is excellent, simple, tasty and with a touch of class. A nice touch was the chef coming to see us to check all was well. Price was the biggest (and smallest) surprise of the evening. Very reasonable for the standard of food. We would definitely recommend it. More...
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