Legend has it that the name Portsmouth is derived from the mouth of the port or the port’s mouth. Stretching over several kilometres beside the Channel, it has gone from a humble Saxon fishing village to a military town to the base of one of the most powerful maritime armies in history. Today, the birth place of Charles Dickens and Peter Sellers is a modern city where it is impossible to get bored. Besides its impressive collection of warships - which includes the famous HMS Vicotry - and its maritime museum, the possibilities for outdoor sports and cultural activities of all types are waiting for you!