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A small city with a big personality...

Portsmouth is steeped in history but has a modern vibe. It's a magnet for major sporting and cultural events.
Everything’s close by in Portsmouth. One minute you could be standing on the deck of an historic ship, the next you could be walking down a bustling shopping street, browsing in a gallery or sitting on the beach. The city’s flat – perfect for cycling - and everything’s close by so it’s easy to get around. By night, Portsmouth comes alive with gigs, bars, restaurants, clubs and shows.
Our student accommodation in Portsmouth puts you right at the heart of everything you’ll need to get the most out of your student experience.

Properties in Portsmouth

4 reasons why our students love Portsmouth

Emirates Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth

Emirates Spinnaker Tower

Great view of the city and miles around from the top of the iconic Tower.
HMS Victory

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Discover 800 years of maritime history including visits to the Mary Rose, HMS Victory, HMS Warrior 1860 and the National Museum of the Royal Navy.
 
Skateboarding

Southsea Common and Skate Park

A great place to socialise, play field games and have a BBQ - weather permitting!
Pier at sunset

Clarence Pier

One of the largest amusement parks on the south coast, Clarence Pier features a fairground, amusements and crazy golf.

Local area

Transport

There's plenty of affordable ways to get around Portsmouth using public transport. Stagecoach and First Bus operate buses around the city and, if you're travelling further afield, Portsmouth and Southsea railway station makes connecting with cities like London and Brighton simple. It's easy to travel abroad from Portsmouth too, with Gatwick airport around an hour and 20 minutes away by train.

Sport

Aside from facilities on campus, you can expect to find plenty of gyms in and around Portsmouth, from local to national gyms including PureGym. If you like watching live sport, then a visit to Fratton Park, the home of Portsmouth Football Club, is an absolute must.

Shopping

Shoppers are spoilt for choice in Portsmouth with plenty of independent shops and boutiques as well as national chains to choose from. Looking for a bargain? Head to Gunwharf Quays, the south coasts leading designer outlet, which boasts labels, including Adidas, GAP and Superdry, at discount prices. There's plenty of choice when it comes to food shopping too, with Waitrose and ASDA supermarkets located in the centre of town.