Welcome to Portchester!
Situated on the west side of the borough, Portchester town is filled with stunning scenic views, thriving local community and rich history. The most notable being Portchester Castle, believed to have been built in the late 11th century, that stands today as a memory of the important role Portchester played as a port in the medieval period.
Alongside its heritage, Portchester offers a town centre filled with local shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants – making it the perfect location for a lovely walk, followed by a bit of shopping!
Check it out!
Want to see more amazing photos of our patch, just like these? Check out our gallery here for all the pictures taken by local photographers of our magnificent seven.
Check out all the ghostly goings-on for your little ghouls and goblins!
We live in a fantastic part of the world with a beautiful blend of countryside and...
We can’t believe how lucky we are to have so much to keep kids entertained on our patch.
Don’t know how to keep the kids occupied this half-term, or just fancy giving them a little treat? Either way we've got your back!
The annual event has been brightening the Borough for 25 years with radishing and unbe-leaf-able displays!
Why not ‘eat out to help out’ again this August?
The event is an annual art trail, where the general public can meet artists in their studios and galleries.
Some inspiration for the big day.
We’ve rounded up the best local activities and half term ideas on our patch.
Our fabulous local traders have got lots of love to give this Valentine’s Day.
The best spots around our patch that are offering vegan alternatives.
Last minute shopping? Here are some gift vouchers on offer from some the lovely local traders.
If you’re after some Christmas inspiration, take a look at our gift catalogue!
It’s time to let your imagination run wild as we’ve got a competition with a spooktacular prize to be won...
Creeping up on us every year, October shines a spotlight on spooky in the run up to Halloween...
October brings with it thoughts of hearty stews, bubbling crumbles, satisfying...
Got a sweet tooth? You’re in luck – we have plenty to satisfy those sweet cravings across our patch...
The Salt Cafe for many is an absolute local icon, but for many more they have never heard of this hidden gem...
We are lucky enough to have lots of fantastic restaurants, cafés and bakeries across our patch...
Here are seven ways you can show your support to keep our wonderful local businesses growing...
There are plenty of options for dog friendly days out across our patch, whether you want to chase...
Jam or cream first? Fruit or plain? Scon or scoan? Whatever your preference...
A family-friendly taphouse in Portchester is on a mission to support its community...
From creating bespoke displays for grand events to delivering a simple posy of beautiful flowers, The Flower Studio...
Check out our gallery of festive nails by local artists. Want yours to feature? Just drop us a line!
Summer is in full swing and the school holidays are fast approaching! Maybe you’re...
Summer is in full swing, and keen gardeners are reaping the rewards of their allotments and...
It’s picnic season – the perfect time of year to spread out a picnic blanket and pass round the...
Helen Ruff, of Flo’s Circle on Instagram, is a wedding consultant, sobriety advocate and Access Bars Practitioner...
Whether you’re joining a street party for the Big Jubilee Lunch on June 5 or...
When the pandemic closed the world down, our ovens fired up as the nation turned to baking as a calming antidote to the chaos...
'No More Rubbish Excuses' is designed to keep our lovely local patch spotless as well as stunning, and the council is...
There’s so much to do on our patch this Easter, from egg hunts and decorating workshops to circus camps and...
Plastic is all around us, from water bottles and food packaging to beauty products...
Even Great Danes love the coffee at Portchester Castle – where dogs can queue up at a vintage coffee truck to get their paws...
How did it come round so fast? It seems only yesterday we were packing away the Christmas decorations and sending the kids back to school...
New Year’s resolutions are notoriously made quickly and then forgotten just as fast...
Christmas Day usually revolves around the turkey and all its festive trimmings - crisp roast potatoes, heaps of...
Win a hamper full of local goodies from our Live Love Local retailers
The Live Love Local message is designed to help our diverse range of shops and food and drink businesses bounce back after the challenges...
A wander into town this Christmas won’t just reveal fabulous festive fashion for your furry friends – you’ll also find...
Our live love local shops go the extra mile to stock items that are different to the usual high street and online...
The Christmas rush seems to start earlier every year and, whether you get it done first or leave it to the last minute...