Walk back in time in Old Portsmouth
Southsea, Portsmouthby GoJauntly
by GoJauntly
2 hours / 3.4km 23
A stroll through Southsea, across the Common and Clarence Pier. Enjoy the seaside, old Naval fortifications and historic Old Portsmouth.
Walk back in time in Old Portsmouth
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Step 1: This walk starts in Castle Road. There are many grand houses on this old Victorian St. It’s one of the oldest surviving parts of Southsea.
Step 2: There are lots of antique shops, classic boozers, cafes and restaurants along here. Look out for the notable clock tower built in 1903.
Step 3: Fleming’s Clock Tower still has many of its original features including the ornamental timber framing, leaded windows and clay roof tiles complete with weather vane. It’s a stunner!
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