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Shopping in Portsmouth

Portsmouth is a shopper's paradise, with a wealth of wonderful stores, markets, boutiques and one-of-a-kind finds.

Gunwharf Quays

Anyone heading to the shops in Portsmouth will typically have Gunwharf Quays as their first port of call - it's the perfect place to peruse designer goods at fantastic prices. Gunwharf is also home to the Spinnaker Tower, which offers fantastic views across the city and beyond.

Then, after a day perusing the shops, relax at one of the many waterside bars and restaurants, or grab a hot drink at the popular coffee shops. As you can see, this Portsmouth outlet is certainly just more than a few shops - it's somewhere you could easily spend all day and night

Southsea

To have a more relaxed time shopping in Portsmouth, head down to Southsea, which is packed with antique stores, vintage clothing, and a true bohemian feel. Palmerston Road has a number of well-known shops, sat alongside independent bars and restaurants. It also hosts regular Farmers' Markets and the local Love Southsea Market - where you can buy food, gifts, homewares and plenty more.

Commercial Road & Cascades Shopping Centre

Commercial Road is the home of Portsmouth's 'high street' shopping and a traditional street-market dating back centuries. Here you'll find stores such as Boots, Waterstones, New Look, River Island, HMV, WHSmith, H&M, Primark and many more. Also situated on Commercial Road is the Cascades Shopping Centre, one of the prime retail facilities in Portsmouth, with everything from fashion and health & beauty stores for buying the perfect gift for yourself or others, to planning your next holiday or grabbing a bite to eat.

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