Curious About Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Type:Walking

Portsmouth City Centre, Starts: Historic Dockyard, The Hard, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3LJ

Tel: 07717763063 / 07876 711436

Curious About Portsmouth

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A Big, Bright, Naval Adventure in Portsmouth!

Get ready to explore Portsmouth like a real‑life detective! With two treasure‑hunt walks, you’ll spot clues, solve puzzles, and discover amazing things you’ve never noticed before. It’s fun, it’s outdoors, and it’s perfect for curious kids (and their grown‑ups!).

Curious About Portsmouth takes you to famous places and secret corners, with surprises hiding around every turn. Each walk takes 1–2 hours, and both are wheelchair and buggy friendly, so everyone can join the adventure.

What is included in my Curious About Portsmouth walking booklet?

Your 16‑page booklet is packed with:

  • Two exciting walks
  • A colourful map
  • Clues, hints and answers
  • Fun facts, picture challenges and cool stories about Portsmouth’s past

Grab your adventure at https://curiousabout.co.uk/portsmouth.html  — choose a printed booklet (posted to you) or an instant download to print at home or use on your mobile devices.

Special savings for explorers:

15% off everything with VisitSee15 or
25% off when you spend £12+ with VisitSee25

What other city walks can we try as a family?

Curious about walks are also available in the Hampshire cities of Southampton and Winchester.  Or if you are travelling further afield why not try Chichester, Salisbury, Guildford & Brighton, plus five London routes (Covent Garden, Trafalgar Square, St Paul’s, Soho & Mayfair).

Ready, steady… stay curious!

Curious About Portsmouth Reveiws 2026

"My wife and I did the first walk last weekend. It was a nice sunny day, and the walk was brilliant! So much to see, so colourful, with great places to stop to eat or have a drink. Thanks so much for putting this together, we can't wait to go back and do the 2nd walk now!"

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Opening Times

Season (1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026)
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