Events Southsea Wanders When the circus came to town Posted on 20th August 2015 The Moscow State Circus comes to Southsea every year and I must admit, it’s always been part of the Common furniture; something I’ve not really taken notice of. However, with the excuse of two stepkids and a couple of rare days […]
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Southsea Brewing Co. opens
Food & Drink Southsea Wanders Southsea Brewing Co. opens Posted on 17th July 2016 How many breweries can boast that they’re based in a Tudor Castle? One built by Henry VIII, no less? Welcome to Southsea Brewing Company, located inside an old ammunition storage room at Southsea Castle – the south coast’s hottest new brewery. […]
The Real Escape to open new rooms
News Southsea Wanders The Real Escape to open new rooms Posted on 23rd August 2016 Back in March I told you about the new live exit game launching in Portsmouth after meeting owners Andras and Agnes Szabo. Well I’m super excited to learn that after puzzling hundreds of team members, The Real Escape is now launching […]
4 places to enjoy raw cake in Southsea
Food & Drink Southsea Wanders 4 places to enjoy raw cake in Southsea Posted on 8th January 2017 Along with artisan coffee, foraging and street food, raw cakes were tipped to be a big food trend in 2016. Southsea definitely embraced this and the hunger for plant-based cakes is set to grow in 2017, now […]
New! The Real Escape
Interviews News Southsea Wanders New! The Real Escape Posted on 9th March 2016 The Real Escape – a live exit game, the first of its kind in the region – is coming to Portsmouth this month. Hungarian owner Andras Szabo and his wife Agnes invited me in to find out more. When I say […]
When the circus came to town
Events Southsea Wanders When the circus came to town Posted on 20th August 2015 The Moscow State Circus comes to Southsea every year and I must admit, it’s always been part of the Common furniture; something I’ve not really taken notice of. However, with the excuse of two stepkids and a couple of rare days off […]
Sunset Screenings this Summer
Events Southsea Wanders Sunset Screenings this Summer Posted on 24th April 2016 Popcorn? Check. Blankets? Check. Starry Skies? Check. Summer’s approaching. Lucky for us, then, that the marvellous folk at Portsmouth Film Society have put together another cracking programme of open air screenings around the city. They’re in some stunning venues too; including Southsea Castle, The […]
Portsmouth Festivities’ Poetry Programme
Events Southsea Wanders Portsmouth Festivities’ Poetry Programme Posted on 1st June 2016 Iconic punk poet Dr John Cooper Clarke is set to headline this year’s Portsmouth Festivities as the new poetry organisation, Portsmouth Poetry, contributes five exciting events to the existing ten day programme. Operating under a quotation from broadcaster and poet Clive James – […]
Why Southsea?
England Southsea Wanders Why Southsea? Posted on 3rd May 2015 Quite simply, because it rocks. Oh, and these reasons too… 1. It’s by the sea. In fact, the whole of Portsmouth is surrounded by sea as it’s situated on an island. There’s a certain magic to hearing the waves crash against the pebbles (even in […]
Seal spotting in Portsmouth
Coast England Featured Southsea Wanders UK Wildlife Seal spotting in Portsmouth Posted on 20th July 2018 I’ve been lucky enough to go whale watching in Canada, shark cage diving in South Africa and kayaking next to crocs and hippos in Zambia – but who would have thought you could spot seals right off the coast […]