Victoria Park
Victoria Park is a public park located just to the north of Portsmouth Guildhall, adjacent to Portsmouth and Southsea railway station and close to the city centre in Portsmouth, Hampshire. It was officially opened on 25 May 1878 and was the first public park to be opened in Portsmouth.
OPENING TIMES
The park is open every day during sunlight hours (Times are adjusted for winter and summer)
ACCESSIBILITY
No dogs allowed (except for guide and assistance dogs). Please note the entire park has been designated as a dog-free zone under a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) and signage is displayed at all entrances to remind visitors of this rule.
The exemptions to this include:
- People who are registered as blind
- People who are deaf and use a trained hearing dog
- People with a disability who rely on an assistance dog trained by a recognised charity
Victoria Park is fully accessible. The networks of paths around the park are well maintained and there are no steep inclines.
Disabled parking bays are available in Anglesea Road and Bishop Crispian Way.
GETTING HERE
The park is an oasis of green in the city centre, to sustain this we try to encourage green modes of transport where possible so why not walk or use your bicycle when visiting.
- By bus
Portsmouth City Council operates a Park & Ride bus service providing a quick, easy way for visitors to get to Victoria Park, Portsmouth Commercial Road, Gunwharf Quays, the Spinnaker Tower and the Historic Dockyard. Take the PR2 to the Civic Offices.
The nearest bus stops are at Bishop Crispian Way and Queen’s Street [1,2,3,8,20,21,23] or Portsmouth & Southsea train station [1,2,7].
- By train
Portsmouth & Southsea train station sits directly opposite the park. Leave right out of the station, turn left onto Station Road/ Stanhope Road and cross at the roundabout to enter the park through the Catherine House Boulevard entrance. Alternatively turn left out of the station, cross at the pedestrian crossing and keep to the right side of Guildhall Square to enter the park from the War memorial tunnel entrance. Visit the Trainline for travel options.
- By car
Victoria Park is less than 5 miles drive from Junction 12 of the M27. Follow the signs for city centre and you will find us just after the traffic lights on Anglesea Road.
Parking
Parking is available at the Cascades shopping centre. Walk south on Market Way to Unicorn Road traffic lights. Turn left onto Unicorn Road and continue until the mini roundabout. Turn right onto Bishop Crispian Way and enter Victoria Park on the left.
Alternatively metered parking is also available on Anglesea Road and Bishop Crispian Way.
FACILITIES
Toilets
Victoria Park has two public toilets, located on the outside of The Green House hub building. The toilets are unisex toilets one with disabled access and the other with baby changing facilities. Alternatively, there are toilets available at the Guildhall Square or for café customers at the Café in the park.
Eating in the Park
There are plenty of perfect spots for a cold picnic with family and friends, whether you choose one of our picnic benches or spread out a rug on the grass.
BBQ’s
Victoria Park is a NO BBQ ZONE. Head over to the Portsmouth City Council’s website to find out where you can BBQ in Portsmouth’s open spaces.
Café in the park
The café in the old lodge building on the South East corner of the park by the Portsea Gate is run by the Society of St James.
Open daily it provides an excellent range of cooked breakfasts, loaded spuds, sandwiches, paninis, salads, ice creams, barista coffee and milkshakes, as well as vegan and children’s menus. It provides employment and training opportunities for vulnerable people who have experienced homelessness and substance misuse.
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