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- Most of Portsmouth is located on Portsea Island, off the south coast of England in the Solent, making Portsmouth the only city in England not located primarily on the mainland. The city is located 22 miles (35 km) south-east of Southampton, 50 miles (80 km) west of Brighton and Hove and 74 miles (119 km) south-west of London.
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Portsmouth (/ ˈ p ɔːr t s m ə θ / ⓘ PORTS-məth) is a port city and unitary authority in Hampshire, England. Most of Portsmouth is located on Portsea Island, off the south coast of England in the Solent, making Portsmouth the only city in England not located primarily on the mainland.
Sep 10, 2024 · Portsmouth, city and unitary authority, geographic and historic county of Hampshire, England. It is a major naval base and, with Southsea, a popular holiday resort. Portsmouth lies on Portsea Island, a narrow peninsula that separates two inlets of the English Channel: Portsmouth Harbour to the west.
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Where is Portsmouth? Portsmouth is located in the county of Hampshire, South East England, one mile east of the town of Gosport, and 65 miles south-west of London. Portsmouth lies four miles north-east of the Isle of Wight border. Portsmouth falls within the unitary authority of City of Portsmouth. It is in the PO1 postcode district.
Portsmouth occupies a land area of approximately 10 square miles, situated on Portsea Island, bordered on the south by The Solent, on the west by Portsmouth Harbour and on the east by Langstone harbour. Both Portsmouth and Langstone harbours are what is known as a ria.
Located 74 miles (119 kilometres) south-west of London, Portsmouth is nestled on the south coast of England. London Heathrow and London Gatwick Airport are both approximately 60 miles (100 kilometres) away from Portsmouth.
Portsmouth is a large city in the county of Hampshire, on the south coast of England. Portsmouth plays a major role in British history, especially naval history. Map. Directions.
Portsmouth is the Great Waterfront City – packed with world-class attractions, fantastic things to do and a year-round programme of events. Escape to the UK's only island city, to explore miles of coastline and centuries of history - there's more to explore in '24!
