KING JAMES'S AND LANDPORT GATES, PORTSMOUTH

LOOKING FOR: Heritage, Historical
ADDRESS: Portsmouth, PO1 2EJ
POSTCODE: PO1 2EJ
AGE GROUP: All Ages
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KING JAMES'S AND LANDPORT GATES, PORTSMOUTH
These two ornamental gateways were once part of Portsmouth's defences.
 King James's Gate dates to 1687 and has been moved, but Landport Gate,
 built in 1760, remains in its original position. It was once the main entrance to
 Portsmouth and was possibly based on a design by Nicholas Hawksmoor.

Read more about the history of the gates.


BEFORE YOU GO
How to Find It: King James's Gate forms the entrance to the
 United Services Recreation Ground on Burnaby Road
. Landport Gate serves as the entrance to the ground
 on St George's Road.

Other Information: There is no access to the interior.

Dogs: Dogs on leads are welcome.


PLAN A GREAT DAY OUT
Make the most of your visit to Portsmouth and visit Royal Garrison Church,
 less than a mile away from the gates. It was badly damaged by
 a firebomb raid in 1941 but the chancel is still roofed and furnished. 

Also nearby are the remains of Southwick Priory, once a famous
 place of pilgrimage, and the impressive remains of Portchester Castle.
 At Portchester you can explore the site with an audio tour, climb the tower
 to take in the commanding views of the Solent and treat yourself to a souvenir
 in the gift shop.


OPENING TIMES

1 MAY 2017 - 24 MARCH 2018
Any reasonable time in daylight hours;
 exterior viewing only.