Luggage storage Portsmouth

Store your luggage around Portsmouth with Bounce

Mostly covering Portsea Island, Portsmouth is located on England's south coast. The city has a proud maritime history and is a naval base due to its strategic seafront setting. The Historic Dockyard is chock full of historic warships that you can visit, and the city has more than 10 different museums to keep the whole family occupied.

In addition to its maritime and naval history, Portsmouth offers countless fantastic restaurants, great shopping, and lots of bars and pubs for an evening drink. Don't leave town without visiting Southsea Castle, which Henry VIII constructed as an artillery fort. Portsmouth's Clarence Pier Amusement Park and Canoe Lake are both ideal for spending time outdoors.

Regardless of what you plan to do in Portsmouth, you'll need a plan for luggage storage. Portsmouth has plenty of options, and the best of those is Bounce. Our luggage storage services are strategically placed around town so that you can conveniently drop everything off while you sightsee and pick it up whenever you're ready.

Luggage storage in Portsmouth

As mentioned, Bounce luggage storage locations are easy to find in Portsmouth and the UK as a whole. Our convenient luggage storage options are placed near top attractions, the main train station, bus stations, and transportation hubs all around the world. Bounce is a useful alternative to traditional station lockers.

With our user-friendly app, it's a breeze to book luggage storage online in advance to make sure that your spot is guaranteed. Our pricing is always fair, and we offer a 24/7 customer support team, the $10,000 BounceShield guarantee, and friendly service every step of the way.

Remember: the best luggage storage Portsmouth offers is always Bounce. When you need to store luggage, no matter where you are, think of us first.

Portsmouth city guide

Things to do in Portsmouth

Featuring an idyllic seafront setting, a unique history, a thriving arts scene, and lots of great shopping, there's never a dull moment in Portsmouth (unless you want there to be). The Historic Dockyard, with its many significant warships, the views from Spinnaker Tower, and the intriguing history of Southsea Castle are just a few of the exciting things to do here.

Read on for our top picks for museums, restaurants, and shopping in town.

Museums in Portsmouth

National Museum of the Royal Navy

Found in the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard section of HMNB Portsmouth, the National Museum of the Royal Navy is a great way to learn about the city's naval heritage. This location is one of six museums across the country dedicated to the subject.

Highlights of the experience at the National Museum in Portsmouth include the HMS Victory warship, the steam-powered HMS Warrior with its 40 guns, and the HMS M.33, one of the last British warships from WWI. This one is especially great for kids as they get to see these ships for themselves.

Only large bags are prohibited from entering the Historic Dockyard, but any reasonably sized bags that you do bring in are subject to a search. To avoid the hassle, just visit a Bounce luggage storage location first, and then you can wander around with your hands totally free.

Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery

Want to learn more about Portsmouth's heritage? This is the place to do it. The museum covers a wide range of different topics within the city's history, including the football (soccer) team Portsmouth FC, Sherlock Holmes, impressive art pieces, and so much more. Plus, along with the collection of permanent exhibits, there are new ones popping up often.

With so much to see here and no mention of any storage lockers onsite, the best thing to do is drop your bags off with Bounce before heading in.

The D-Day Story

Recounting the story of Operation Overlord during the landings in Normandy on D-Day, The D-Day Story is the ideal museum for anyone interested in World War II and history in general. As the name implies, this is all about D-Day, and the day's events are brought to life using personal stories of those who were there, eye-catching audio-visual displays, and various items.

The museum has visitors move through four sections. The first involves the boarding of Landing Craft Tank 7074, which is the only surviving tank of its kind from WWII. Then, the Preparation Galleries outline all the planning that went into the mission. The third gallery is all about the Battle of Normandy and D-Day itself, and the last section features a stunning gallery of embroidered patches.

When you need luggage storage near any of the city's museums, you can always count on Bounce.

Shopping in Portsmouth

In Portsmouth, shoppers have their choice of smaller boutique stores, outlet malls, and traditional shopping centers. You'll easily be able to find a new outfit, a perfect souvenir, and anything you forget to pack at these locations:

Gunwharf Quays

When only a good bargain from a name-brand outlet store will do, Gunwharf Quays is the place to get your shopping done. Boasting up to 60% off regular prices, when budget is a concern but you still want something new, this mall is ideal. Aside from its beautiful waterfront location and open-air configuration, Gunwharf Quays has shops like Calvin Klein, Addidas, Guess, Coach, and Levi's to tempt you.

When you need a break, there are bars and restaurants as well. Grab some tacos from Las Iguanas, some soup at Pho Vietnamese Street Food, or a quick burger at Hub Box.

Cascades Shopping Centre

For a traditional shopping mall experience, Cascades Shopping Centre definitely fits the bill. It's entirely enclosed, which is perfect for a rainy day in Portsmouth, and has over 50 different stores, so you can spend a few hours here easily.

For convenience, parking is a breeze at Cascades. The mall has a large car park that's also covered. Head to Starbucks to buy a walking-around drink and then set out to browse top stores like H&M, Primark, Next, and TK Maxx.

The Boardwalk Shopping Centre

This Port Solent gem combines the best of the waterfront and retail. You can wander in and out of the shops along the boardwalk. The area offers free parking, a movie theater, and lovely restaurants in addition to the interesting shops. You can also bring your dog along.

Although there aren't tons of stores here, the boutique stores and ample entertainment and dining options can provide hours of fun.

Restaurants in Portsmouth

The restaurant scene in Portsmouth is varied. You'll find cuisines from all over the world on offer, as well as a selection of casual and fine dining spots. Try one of these out for your next meal:

Algarve's Grill

Named after the famous region in Portugal, this comfortable restaurant is the perfect middle ground between cheap and expensive and casual and fancy. The menu is made up of various delectable tapas for sharing, hard-to-find wines, and mains that include steak and seafood predominantly.

The food is always fresh-tasting, and most people can find something that suits them on the varied menu. The atmosphere is lovely, with modern tables and brick walls to add warmth to the space.

Café Rouge

Leaving Portugal, we now head to France at this chain restaurant that replicates the experience in a typical old-time French bistro. The interior is complete with a polished wood bar, black and white tiles, and leather bench seats. Try to get a table outside on the sidewalk for some excellent people-watching while you dine.

Like the décor, the menu is classically French with mouth-watering dishes of mussels, Croque Monsieurs, beef bourguignon, and sirloin steak served with frites. You'll have trouble choosing only one!

abarbistro

Looking for more of a pub-type experience? Head to abarbistro near the water. The interior and menu are updated, but the restaurant offers a traditional feel with a conservatory and terrace as well as an open fireplace for those chilly (and damp) Portsmouth nights. Some favorites from the menu include the steak & ale pie, the sausage and mash, and the chicken curry. Is your mouth watering yet?

The pubs and restaurants of Portsmouth aren't generally expansive places, so any extra luggage or items you're carrying are better left with Bounce for the night.

Conclusion

Portsmouth is a fun place to spend at least a few days when you're touring the UK. The water, the history, the food, what's not to like?

When you need to store luggage in Portsmouth, partner with Bounce for excellent service and convenience at an affordable price. Plus, if your travels include other nearby destinations, like Southampton, Bristol, and Bournemouth, we have informative guides and luggage storage options for these places, too.