Natural landmarks · South East England
Portsmouth Harbour
In or near Portsmouth.
Portsmouth Harbour — a natural feature in england south east.
Colin Babb — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Portsmouth Harbour · 2.3 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Portsmouth Harbour is a named natural feature in england south east, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Portsmouth Harbour SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Portsmouth Harbour
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Portsmouth Harbour is a natural landmark located in South-East England. It serves as a significant naval base and is known for its historical maritime activity. The harbour is notable for its strategic importance, facilitating naval operations for centuries. Its scenic views and coastal environment attract visitors interested in maritime history and natural beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8167, -1.1167
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Gosport
- Parish
- Gosport, unparished area
- Postcode
- PO12 4LD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gosport
- Nearest railway station
- Portsmouth Harbour — 2.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2639993 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Portsmouth Harbour?
- Portsmouth Harbour is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO12 4LD), in the parish of Gosport, unparished area.
- What is Portsmouth Harbour?
- Portsmouth Harbour — a natural feature in england south east.
- How do I get to Portsmouth Harbour?
- The nearest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO12 4LD.
- Is Portsmouth Harbour a protected site?
- Yes — Portsmouth Harbour is part of the Portsmouth Harbour SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Portsmouth Harbour Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Portsmouth Harbour?
- The nearest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO12 4LD.