Portsmouth is one of the UK’s most vibrant and exciting cities. Situated on the south coast of England and only 90 minutes by train to London, it is a great place to live, work and study.

The Historic Dockyard is home to prestigous ships including Henry VIII’s Mary Rose and Nelson’s HMS Victory – the most famous warship in the world – and the city boasts a truly fantastic collection of historical buildings and famous architecture.

Portsmouth’s skyline is dominated by the landmark Spinnaker Tower which offers stunning views over the harbour and beyond. It is also home to calm marinas, green parks in which to relax and a beautiful coastline to enjoy.

As one of the UK’s largest ports and the home of the British navy, Portsmouth is used to welcoming people from all over the world. The city is compact, so travelling around by foot or on bike is very convenient.

If you wish to travel further for your adventures, Portsmouth has regular ferry links to the Isle of Wight, the Channel Islands and continental Europe (including France and Spain), and there is an airport just 20 miles from the city. In addition to being within easy reach of London, Portsmouth also sits close to the beautifully picturesque countryside of southern England.

If you like shopping, you will love Portsmouth. The city boasts three main shopping areas, including the new £200 million waterside complex at Gunwharf Quays, which offers over 60 designer outlet stores, 30 restaurants/bars, a multi-screen cinema and a bowling complex.

There are many museums and attractions to visit in Portsmouth including the Royal Marines Museum, Southsea Castle and the City Museum. Portsmouth is also spoilt for drama and live music at the Kings Theatre, New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth Guildhall and the Wedgewood Rooms.

Portsmouth has a wide range of restaurants all over the city. As well as Chinese and Indian restaurants, you can sample the menus from Italy, France, Greece, Vietnam and Thailand amongst others. Many bars and traditional pubs do great snack menus and there are some fabulous seafood restaurants.