Discover Southsea

2008-11-05 Word Count: 373 Category: Real Estate

Southsea is situated within the Seafront city of Portsmouth, though it retains its own feel and style. The town has avoided the fate that befalls so many towns across the country of becoming a clone town devoid of its own character. Instead of a carbon copy high street just like any town, Southsea has a fantastic mixture of unique shops, restaurants, café’s and bars.

Southsea can boast probably the best night out in the whole of Portsmouth. With almost 100 places to eat and drink in the town you will be sure to find the ideal place for you. From real traditional ales to some great live music from fish and chips to the finest haute cuisine Southsea has it all.

There are plenty of attractions in Southsea to keep you entertained, informed and enthralled. The award winning Blue Reef aquarium can be found in Southsea. The aquarium is great regardless of the weather or indeed your ages. Marvel at not only look marine life but species of fish from across the world in the fantastic displays. Get even closer to the fish when you take the underwater tunnel in the massive ocean display. The D-Day museum is a great stop for any history buff or those just wanting to learn more about this historic event. The museum houses the Overlord Embroidery a tribute to the sacrifice and heroism of all those who took part in the Invasion of Normandy. Many regard the embroidery as the modern equivalent to the Bayeux Tapestry. There is a number of other historic sites such as the Southsea castle built by Henry VIII and the historic docks. There are also plenty of museums in the area to help you learn even more about the history of the area and the British Navy as a whole. If you are not a fan of history there are more than enough modern attractions to entice you including the Southsea Pier, mini golf and cinema.

With so much to see and do not to mention the fantastic and individual atmosphere that Southsea has its easy to see why so many are choosing to rent property in Southsea or choose to stay there will on there south coast trip.

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