Buckland Travel Guide
Portsmouth
Popular places to visit
Charles Dickens Birthplace
Personal belongings, Regency design features and literary inspirations adorn the restored rooms of the house in which Dickens was born and raised.
Gunwharf Quays
Stretching along the sea is one of Portsmouth's coolest areas, with plenty of shops, cafés, bars and restaurants as well as a contemporary art gallery.
Portsmouth International Port
Embark on a trip to Europe or enter the lovely town of Portsmouth, England, through the comfort and ease of this modern port.
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Find heroic ships, triumphant naval vessels and World War I frigates at this dockyard, a tribute to the city’s maritime might.
HMS Victory
Lord Nelson's triumphant warship is one of the best-preserved vessels from the Napoleonic wars and one of Portsmouth's most impressive attractions.
University of Portsmouth
The harbors of Portsmouth helped the city establish its importance in the world. Now this university continues innovating to deliver a global influence.
Things to do
Portsmouth: The D-Day Story Entry Ticket
Portsmouth: Old Portsmouth Historical Walking Tour
Portsmouth Naval History Private Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Buckland
Moxy Southampton
Everything was great.
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Leonardo Hotel Southampton
clean room and friendly staff. Central location and quiet. Good breakfast selection
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour
Lovely room, big comfortable bed. Good amenities in room which was spotless. Staff all very polite and helpful. Very close to shops, bars and restaurants and within walking distance of the train station and cruise terminal
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Harbour Hotel Southampton
Beautiful hotel.Lovely staff .Super rooms and incredibly clean.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Meon Valley Hotel, Golf & Country Club
Parking was relatively easy but reaching the hotel had its challenges - wooden posts to stop cars parking and lights on the grass making driving on the roadway very difficult in low light and mist.
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Express Southampton M27 Jct7 by IHG
I was visiting from the United States. The hotel was very nice. The front desk staff was excellent getting us a taxi to the port. There was only one gentleman who had not a very nice attitude and he worked at the bar, tall white guy. I had a handicap room that I did not care for, but that was all ...
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Buckland
Portsmouth City Centre
Portsmouth City Centre is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Portsmouth Guildhall and New Theatre Royal while in the area.
Southsea
Southsea is a destination visitors seek out for its beaches, lively bars and seaside views. You might want to check out attractions like Fratton Park or Kings Theatre while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Old Portsmouth
You'll enjoy the monuments and historical sites in Old Portsmouth. You might want to make time for a stop at Sally Port or Square Tower.
Cosham
Cosham is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out PlayZone Portsmouth, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
