Buckland Travel Guide
Portsmouth



Popular places to visit

Charles Dickens Birthplace
Personal belongings, Regency design features and literary inspirations adorn the restored rooms of the house in which Dickens was born and raised.

Gunwharf Quays
Stretching along the sea is one of Portsmouth's coolest areas, with plenty of shops, cafés, bars and restaurants as well as a contemporary art gallery.

Portsmouth International Port
Embark on a trip to Europe or enter the lovely town of Portsmouth, England, through the comfort and ease of this modern port.

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Find heroic ships, triumphant naval vessels and World War I frigates at this dockyard, a tribute to the city’s maritime might.

HMS Victory
Lord Nelson's triumphant warship is one of the best-preserved vessels from the Napoleonic wars and one of Portsmouth's most impressive attractions.

Portsmouth Guildhall
Sing along to some of the world’s biggest names in music, laugh until you cry and join the celebrations in this central entertainment venue.
Things to do

Isle of Wight: Osborne Admission Ticket

Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Portsmouth

Portsmouth: Spinnaker Tower Abseiling Experience
Top hotels in Buckland

Leonardo Hotel Southampton
I have stayed at this hotel now 6 times as I use a local garage to do repairs on my vehicles. Always had excellent service
Reviewed on 12 May 2026

Novotel Southampton
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Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Moxy Southampton
We stayed overnight for cruise next day. The place is very clean. Friendly staff and checking in was great. Thanks definitely will stay here again. Sandi and Rob
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour
Great stay, great location
Reviewed on 13 May 2026

The Langstone Quays
I would describe the stay as travelodge level rooms- fairly basic. Probably a 2-3 star stat. Standard of cleanliness isn’t great- the room had a faint smell of damp or urines. The mugs in the room were also dirty The facilities were surprisingly impressive- a good sized pool and proper gym. We stayed ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026

Village Hotel Southampton Eastleigh
Check in was smooth. Hotel room waste of time, woken up at 6am by the gym - really loud thuds. Hotel told me that my room was allocated away from the noise, clearly not. Breakfast was good and so was the gym
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Buckland

Portsmouth City Centre
Portsmouth City Centre is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Portsmouth Guildhall and New Theatre Royal while in the area.

Southsea
Southsea is a destination visitors seek out for its beaches, lively bars and seaside views. You might want to check out attractions like Fratton Park or Kings Theatre while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Old Portsmouth
You'll enjoy the monuments and historical sites in Old Portsmouth. You might want to make time for a stop at Square Tower or Cathedral of St. Thomas.

Cosham
Cosham is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out PlayZone Portsmouth, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
