Why Portsmouth?
Ideally located on the sunny south coast of England, just over an hour from London, it's the UK´s only island city and enjoys a mild climate. Steeped in history, with a rich naval heritage, it's vibrant, multicultural and diverse, with a wide variety of events and attractions to suit all tastes.
Our Sixth Form Campus is situated in the Great Waterfront City of Portsmouth, the UK's only island city. A great place to live, it has a popular seafront and one of the best climates in Britain.
Home to lots of live music, there's also cut-price designer shopping at the famous Gunwharf Quays retail outlet, quirky shops in the famous Albert Road, trendy restaurants and coffee shops, miles of green parkland, a funfair and fantastic sports facilities.
The current headquarters of the UK's Royal Navy, there's a fascinating Historic Dockyard, including Admiral Lord Nelson's famous warship HMS Victory. You can get a spectacular view of the harbour by ascending the landmark 170-metre Spinnaker Tower and visit the birthplace of Charles Dickens.
Portsmouth also boasts one of the last commercially-operated hovercraft services in the world, with regular trips to the beautiful Isle of Wight just 10 minutes away.
Just a short distance away you'll find the fabulous picture postcard villages and beautiful countryside of the South Downs National Park.
The stunning towns of Winchester, Chichester, Guildford, Arundel and Brighton are all nearby.
London is just an hour and a half away by train and Gatwick, Heathrow and Southampton airports are all within easy reach.
