Playground fun in Victoria Park

Walks, England, Hampshire, Portsmouth
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Playground fun in Victoria Park

Portsmouth

by GoJauntly

  • 1 hour / 0.7km
  • 22

Fun for all ages in the city centre park. Great playground with swings, slides, hammocks and an aviary with plenty of history to boot.

  • Public toilets
  • Picnic spot
  • Refreshments
  • Child friendly
  • Public transport

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  1. Victoria Park is an enclosed park in the middle of the city centre. We took the entrance opposite the roundabout near St John's Cathedral.

    Step 1: Victoria Park is an enclosed park in the middle of the city centre. We took the entrance opposite the roundabout near St John's Cathedral.

  2. It used to be called the People's Park. You'll find the Aviary at the centre of the park and straight ahead.

    Step 2: It used to be called the People's Park. You'll find the Aviary at the centre of the park and straight ahead.

  3. To the left of the park there is a brilliant bright-red train and is perfect for little train enthusiasts.

    Step 3: To the left of the park there is a brilliant bright-red train and is perfect for little train enthusiasts.

  4. Watching the birds is fun for all ages and many find it a calming and peaceful experience.

    Step 4: Watching the birds is fun for all ages and many find it a calming and peaceful experience.

  5. Keep walking around the aviary and you'll find other furry animals including these friendly and curious little guinea pigs.

    Step 5: Keep walking around the aviary and you'll find other furry animals including these friendly and curious little guinea pigs.

  6. Can you hear the big Cockrel before you see it?

    Step 6: Can you hear the big Cockrel before you see it?

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