FILM LOCATIONS PORTSMOUTH UK
Discover stunning historic ships, castles and fortifications alongside modern icons and urban architecture. Miles of seafront promenade are backed by green open spaces, modern marinas feature yachts and waterside restaurants whilst tower blocks and civic buildings populate our city centre. Portsmouth could be just the location you're looking for.
Some great locations in Portsmouth:
- Port Solent is the country’s third largest marina and has a stylish Mediterranean feel. Cafés, bars & restaurants make the most of the waterside setting with terraces & balconies.
- Old Portsmouth’s cobbled streets and narrow lanes are home to some great English pubs & tea rooms. Add to this the vibrant Camber Dock’s fish markets, stunning sea views and fortifications.
- Sites such as Hilsea Lido and South Parade Pier lend themselves perfectly to music videos and photo shoots. Plenty of space and atmosphere, with a touch of faded grandeur.
- Southsea’s streets are host to a range of contemporary cafés & bars, individual & high street shops. Head slightly further south to the seafront area where there’s a traditional pier, funfair, award-winning gardens and hovercraft landing point – not forgetting the panoramic views across the Solent and to the Isle of Wight.
- The D-Day Museum, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and the Royal Marines museum have advised on major feature films in recent years, including Saving Private Ryan and Master & Commander: The Far Side of the World.
- Portsmouth’s iconic Spinnaker Tower has viewing platforms at 100m, 105m and 110m, so the views of the South Coast are unrivalled. The Spinnaker Tower is within Gunwharf Quays, the multi-million pound waterfront development with designer outlet shopping, stylish bars and restaurants.
- Portsmouth has two magnificent theatres, designed by prolific architect Frank Matcham – The Kings Theatre (opened 1907) and the New Theatre Royal (1884).
- Fort Nelson, Fort Widley and Fort Purbrook are situated high on top of Portsdown Hill, overlooking Portsmouth Harbour. Networks of tunnels go deep into the chalk hills and plenty of open spaces are available.
- Portsmouth boasts two wonderful cathedrals – the Anglican St Thomas’s Cathedral with it’s light stone, huge arches, spacious nave and towering bronze doors; and the Catholic St John’s Cathedral, in a 19th century French Gothic style.
Our services
We offer a free information service for film crews, location managers and photographers wishing to use the area. Based within Portsmouth City Council, we can easily liaise with the necessary council departments, the police, residents and local businesses. Hotel or Guest House accommodation can also be sought for film crews. Please contact us with your requirements and we’ll endeavour to find the perfect location for your needs. |
