The historic area, where the city’s origins began, offers a lot of variety considering its relatively small size.
Visit Portsmouth sums up what you can expect from a trip to Old Portsmouth on its website.
It reads: “In Old Portsmouth, the cobbled streets are lined with historic homes, traditional pubs and quaint tea rooms. The historic Portsmouth Harbour area is a world away from its old incarnation as a hive of vice and debauchery - now it's an ideal place to experience the quiet life.
“Explore the Camber Dock and ramparts before indulging in some home-cooked food at a pub overlooking the Solent. Sip wine alfresco in the summer or enjoy a coffee by a cosy fire in the colder months - it's an ideal spot for couples, dog owners or those after a break from the city hubbub.”
It reads: “In Old Portsmouth, the cobbled streets are lined with historic homes, traditional pubs and quaint tea rooms. The historic Portsmouth Harbour area is a world away from its old incarnation as a hive of vice and debauchery - now it's an ideal place to experience the quiet life.
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![The wider Old Portsmouth area is a well-preserved glimpse into the history of our city. It is home to some fantastic old-fashioned pubs such as the Spice Island and The Dolphin.Pictured is Hotwalls Beach, adjacent to the studios.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjYxYjYyZDYwLWY2MzMtNDliMi1iODdmLTk0NjZlNzc3NDQ4OTowNjY5NTJkOS05YmRjLTQ5NmYtYTUzNy1lNzdiNjc5YWJkMTA=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
8. Old Portsmouth
The wider Old Portsmouth area is a well-preserved glimpse into the history of our city. It is home to some fantastic old-fashioned pubs such as the Spice Island and The Dolphin.Pictured is Hotwalls Beach, adjacent to the studios.Photo: Sam Stephenson