Soak-up culture in Old Portsmouth

Hotwalls Studios

Hotwalls Studios brings artists and designer- together in an exceptional heritage location. Portsmouth’s exciting creative quarter Hotwalls Studios and eatery The Canteen, where the city’s historic fortifications have been transformed into thirteen working studios and a waterfront dining space. Located between the Square and Round Towers in Old Portsmouth, the Hotwalls Studios is in an enviable location with access to the waterfront and harbour views.

Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery

Here you can take a walk through Portsmouth’s heritage, discover the world of Sherlock Holmes, see fascinating works of art, trace the history of Portsmouth FC and a whole load more besides. Here you can take a walk through Portsmouth’s heritage, discover the world of Sherlock Holmes, see fascinating works of art, trace the history of Portsmouth FC and a whole load more besides. Or why not visit Silver City: 500 Years of Portsmouth’s History – our exciting new exhibition showcasing invaluable pieces of civic silver, many of which have never before been on public display.

Jack House Gallery

Opened in April 2015 this is a contemporary art gallery situated in Old Portsmouth just up the road from Portsmouth Cathedral and a short walk to the Dockyard. Owner Rebecca Crow trained as a painter, but for many years has focused on curating most recently in the Middle East.

The gallery has a packed calendar of changing exhibitions and other events, and is well worth a visit on every trip to Old Portsmouth to see what’s new!

Aspex Portsmouth

Aspex exists to support emerging artists, reveal the creative process, and engage new audiences with visual art. They achieve this by delivering an exciting and varied programme of exhibitions, off-site projects and participation events. With an aim to make the creation and enjoyment of art a more inclusive activity. For the last 40 years, they have supported sensational artists at the early stages of their careers. Artists such as Mona Hatoum, Richard Wilson and Susan Collis, all now internationally-acclaimed, received support from Aspex.

Today, they continue to offer the next generation of contemporary visual artists a platform from which to launch their careers. Not only is Aspex an exception place to see artistic works, they also host regular workshops, talks and events. Their cafe and shop is also a great place to grab a freshly brewed coffee and slice of cake, alongside art books and other gifts available to buy.