Attractions

Mill Rythe is located on Hayling Island in between the cities of Portsmouth and Chichester. It is close to the pretty quayside villages of Langstone and Emsworth.

 

Outdoor attractions

Chichester Harbour Water Tours

Take a boat tour of the Harbour and see the wildlife, yachts and coastline from a different perspective.

 

Langstone Harbour

The 14 miles of shoreline at Langstone provide a unique habitat for wildlife. Using the ferry to cross the entrance, the Harbour can be circled on foot in around four hours.

 

Staunton Country Park

Explore 1,000 acres of landscaped parkland at Havant, with an ornamental lake, woodland, follies, a tranquil walled garden and a beautiful ornamental glasshouse.

 

History and culture

Aspex Gallery

Contemporary art gallery in Portsmouth offering exhibitions and events.

 

Charles Dickens’ Birth Place Museum

A terraced house in Portsmouth where the famous novelist was born and lived for a short time.

 

Chichester Cathedral

Set in the heart of the historic city, Chichester Cathedral was built over 900 years ago and remains a popular tourist attraction and place of worship.

 

D-Day Museum

Museum in Portsmouth covering all aspects of the D-Day landings in Normandy.

 

Emsworth Museum

Volunteer run museum that tells the history of the area and offers collections relating to P.G. Woodhouse and Sir Peter Blake.

 

Fishbourne Roman Palace

Remains of the largest known Roman domestic residence in Britain with mosaics, an audio visual programme and replanted Roman gardens.

 

Pallant House Gallery

Gallery in the heart of Chichester offering an impressive art collection of mainly British art from the 20th century.

 

Portsmouth City Museum

Museum which offers permanent and changing exhibitions.

 

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Experience 800 years of naval history and see the world famous HMS Victory and HMS Warrior, visit the Mary Rose Museum, Royal Naval Museum, Action Stations and take a tour of Portsmouth Harbour.

 

Portsmouth Natural History Museum

Explore the unique habitats of the Portsmouth area past and present.

 

Royal Armouries

Victorian fort overlooking Portsmouth Harbour.

 

Royal Marines Museum

Museum at Portsmouth that tells the history of the Royal Marines.

 

St. Peter’s Church

Pretty 11th century church, nestled between the thatched cottages at Northney, which is the final resting place of a Russian princess who found a quiet retreat on Hayling Island.

 

Warblington Church & Castle

Remains of a 12th century church at Warblington where grave watchers’ huts can be found, which were used to shelter those who watched over newly buried bodies to prevent corpses being sold for scientific research in Victorian times.

 

Leisure

Blue Reef Aquarium

Meet the marine life at the Portsmouth Blue Reef Aquarium.

 

Funland Amusement Park

Funland Amusement Park is set beside the Blue Flag beach at Hayling Island with roller coasters, adventure golf, amusements and a train.

 

South Downs Planetarium

Marvel at the artificial night sky and learn about astronomy in this entertaining and educational attraction in Chichester.

 

Spinnaker Tower

Visit the newest landmark in Portsmouth. At an impressive 170m tall, this iconic structure provides breathtaking views across the Solent to the Isle of Wight.