Lumps Fort aka Southsea Rose Garden
Parking available
A picturesque garden with a surprising past.

šŸ“œ Historic fort, now a picturesque rose and Japanese garden.
šŸ” Site of a daring WWII commando raid training.

Why Go

šŸŒ¹ Stunning rose garden with up to forty varieties.
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µ Charming Japanese Garden, celebrating Portsmouth's twinning with Maizuru.
šŸ”­ Fantastic views over the Solent to the Isle of Wight from fort walls.
šŸš¶ Easy access to nearby Southsea Model Village, Canoe Lake, and Natural History Museum.
šŸ“œ Explore a site with centuries of military history, including a semaphore station and WWII training.

Why Avoid

āš ļø Japanese Garden might be a little dilapidated.
šŸšŖ Fort rooms are boarded up, only outline remains.

Tips

šŸ…æļø Parking available for motor coaches, suggesting visitor parking.

Last updated 7 days ago

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