Portsmouth hotel to see the ships

[Largechris]

I fancy a short break to Portsmouth, because I believe the aircraft carriers are there at the moment - is there a nice hotel with a view over the harbour / the docks where the aircraft carriers are? Or is Gosport side more sensible for that? Cheers

[normalbloke]

Best view you’ll get is from the Gosport side. I believe Heritage Way and the Milennium Bridge are as close as you’ll get to the carriers without being in the dockyard itself. Not a hotel, but Gunpowder Cottage,Priddy’s Hard has probably the best viewing position. I’m biased as I have a waterfront property this side, but there’s plenty to do within spitting distance of the cottages. In fact, the brewery bar is a 60 second walk.

[Largechris]

normalbloke said:

Best view you’ll get is from the Gosport side. I believe Heritage Way and the Milennium Bridge are as close as you’ll get to the carriers without being in the dockyard itself. Not a hotel, but Gunpowder Cottage,Priddy’s Hard has probably the best viewing position. I’m biased as I have a waterfront property this side, but there’s plenty to do within spitting distance of the cottages. In fact, the brewery bar is a 60 second walk.

Excellent cheers for that will have a look

[normalbloke]

Largechris said:

normalbloke said:

Best view you’ll get is from the Gosport side. I believe Heritage Way and the Milennium Bridge are as close as you’ll get to the carriers without being in the dockyard itself. Not a hotel, but Gunpowder Cottage,Priddy’s Hard has probably the best viewing position. I’m biased as I have a waterfront property this side, but there’s plenty to do within spitting distance of the cottages. In fact, the brewery bar is a 60 second walk.

Excellent cheers for that will have a look

Good luck, let me know if you need any further info. The Gosport peninsular is a mix of grotty areas, and some fantastic historic attractions,buildings and relics! There are also some great facilities in the Priddy’s Hard area, which is becoming quite a nice spot.

[MBBlat]

If staying on the Gosport side and you want to visit Portsmouth historic dockyard, HMS Victory, Mary Rose and Warrior, start at the Submarine museum in Gosport as the shuttle ferry across the harbour is included in your ticket. Only at weekends in the winter though.

[normalbloke]

MBBlat said:

If staying on the Gosport side and you want to visit Portsmouth historic dockyard, HMS Victory, Mary Rose and Warrior, start at the Submarine museum in Gosport as the shuttle ferry across the harbour is included in your ticket. Only at weekends in the winter though.

The water ferry also runs to and from the Explosion Museum, which is a 60 second walk from the above mentioned cottage. O/P, if you’re considering doing the museums mentioned, try and buy the ‘all you can eat’ ticket, which covers the lot for a year, but is considerably cheaper if bought prior, via the many online promos and discounts.

[Largechris]

normalbloke said:

MBBlat said:

If staying on the Gosport side and you want to visit Portsmouth historic dockyard, HMS Victory, Mary Rose and Warrior, start at the Submarine museum in Gosport as the shuttle ferry across the harbour is included in your ticket. Only at weekends in the winter though.

The water ferry also runs to and from the Explosion Museum, which is a 60 second walk from the above mentioned cottage. O/P, if you’re considering doing the museums mentioned, try and buy the ‘all you can eat’ ticket, which covers the lot for a year, but is considerably cheaper if bought prior, via the many online promos and discounts.

Ah ok yes, good idea, it will be at the weekend so that's fine, will buy the whole ticket.

[normalbloke]

I believe both carriers are leaving tomorrow.