Damn Tourist in Pompey

[Canada Phil]

I will be travelling via Portsmouth this year.I am flying into Gatwick Volcanos permitting and taking the train to Portsmouth in the morning. The ferry does not leave until late night so I am looking for suggestions of what to do and see.
 Keep in mind Cheap Bastard/ Fat Git with all his camping gear so no Short walks in the Hindu Kush, thank you very much

Canada Phil

[landman]

Gunwharf key will keep you occupied.

Lots of discount shops [cheap bastard] and it's a few minutes walk from the station [fat git].

Not only the shops but resturants, the tower but a cinema and a nightclub too.

I'm < 30 mins up the road if you fancy company at lunchtime?

My ferry doesn't sail until Weds, I seem to think that you're earlier than that?

[Lawnmower Man]

If you have not been before then the Historic Dock yard (HMS Victory, the Mary Rose and all that stuff) http://www.historicdockyard.co.uk/ may be an interesting way to pass some time.  I gave them a call to check on Left Luggage facilities.  They don't have any but the lady tells me there is a small coffee shop opposite the entrance and they will look after luggage for a small fee. 

Entrance is £16.50 for over 60s £14.00 for Students and Under Sixteens and £19.50 for the rest. 
You might get away with the over 60 but I  think you'll be on a looser if you try to swing the under sixteen one.  (On offence mate!!!)

She also tells me that if you don't manage to see the whole shabang you can go back, so if you had time to kill on return that might help.

t.

[jpchenet]

When are you travelling Phil? And have you booked your ferry yet? Otherwise may be able to help out!

[PAFC OK]

Me and she are sailing from Pompey, 23:45 (or something similar) on the Wednesday, 9th, arriving in town early afternoon and incorporating a quick visit to the outlaws then going on to eat before sailing. any takers for a meet / meal, or any recommendations for same?

[Lawnmower Man]

It's a while since I did the Pompey crossing.  I found that the Port Solent area had a few pleasant eateries. 

t.

[Chris24]

Phil is travelling with me and I am meeting up with him in Portsmouth, (Details to be arranged) though I expect our convoy of two cars to arrive in the Portsmouth area around 5 or 6 pm ish when I will meet up with Phil. We are travelling out on the 23.00 hrs ferry to Le Harve (I think)

So Phil is flying in to Gatwick on Wednesday the 9th  and catching the train to Portsmouth, but as he has said he will have all his gear in a back pack so could do with somewhere to leave it until I meet up with him later in the day.

Plan to meet up with him and then hopefully all go out for a meal somewhere and maybe make a last minute trip for supplies to the supermarket before getting the ferry. I do have the full day off off work so may decide to drive down earlier and meet up with Phil sooner but need to talk to Phil first before deciding.

[Canada Phil]

Thanks for all the replies.  I hope I answer all the questions.
Certainly up for meeting people. Ferry booked with Chris24 so that part is sorted.
I should google a map of the town. i have visited the Dockyards twice so have seen that and a bit pricey for the cheap bastard part Very good for those who have not seen it. Ferry is Wednesday night 11+

Phil

[MIKE C (Liverpool Boys)]

We are also traveling on the 9th. I expect to get to Portsmouth about 4ish, then meeting Norway Nick.His Dad is collecting him from heathrow. We are going to Caen. So there may be time for a quick beer.

[Canada Phil]

We are also traveling on the 9th. I expect to get to Portsmouth about 4ish, then meeting Norway Nick.His Dad is collecting him from heathrow. We are going to Caen. So there may be time for a quick beer.

Hi Mike,
           There used to be a Pub at the Ferry gate but I belive it closed afew years ago so not sure where to suggest for a Beer. Sounds as though Chris 24 is coming in a bit earlier than originally planned and some have suggested dinner some where.
 What time is your ferry to Caen? We are going via le Havre.
 Phil

[Canada Phil]

Gunwharf key will keep you occupied.

Lots of discount shops [cheap bastard] and it's a few minutes walk from the station [fat git].

Not only the shops but resturants, the tower but a cinema and a nightclub too.

I'm < 30 mins up the road if you fancy company at lunchtime?

My ferry doesn't sail until Weds, I seem to think that you're earlier than that?

Hi Landman,
                 This sounds interesting. Other coming in later have suggested dinner, see other posts.
Wednesday the 9th
is ferry day for me. Which ferry are you on?

Phil

[landman]

Phil,

I see that you too are sailing on the 9th.

My lot are on the 07:30 from Pompey to Cherbourg, so that renders lunch/dinner impossible as we'll already be "sausage side" by then.

For no real reason I thought that you were hitting Pompey earlier in the week.

Catch you over on BN on Thursday.

Paul.

[PAFC OK]

We are on the 23:45 to Caen, all tickets etc sent to us yesterday, or so I'm told!

Will ask the outlaws for a few 'reasonable' meet venue ideas and, as they are cheapskates, I guess they should be able to fulfil their brief in our favour. Any promising prospects arising I'll post here.

See you soon. 

[PAFC OK]

Had a reply from the sis-in-law already, bless her.

Apparently Port Solent would be favourite, thats J12 off the M27. It has acres of free parking, whereas Gunwharf costs a fortune to park, and several eateries including a pub, The Mermaid, which does a fair meal. Ten minutes from the port by car so handily placed too. There are some convenient hotels too for anybody who wants/needs somewhere to rest up at all en-route.

Almost as an afterthought she suggested this place, The Sovereigns, http://www.pub-explorer.com/hampshire/pub/sovereignsportsmouth.htm located just off the M275 into Portsmouth, right opposite the Ferry Terminal. Parking, pub grub and accommodation all in one place.

Over to you guys.

[MIKE C (Liverpool Boys)]

Hi All,

I will be in Portsmouth about 3.30/4ish, I have pm Phil my mobile. We are also the night ferry to Cean. I hope we all can meet for a spot of dinner, if the time scale allows us.

Mike