portsmouth

i got into this one many years ago - as said st james was what sparked my interest in urban exploration again - was really nice to revisit this little villain the grounds of what started it all again Background History The Bay Trees building forms part of the former St James’ Hospital site in...

Eastney Swimming Pool in Portsmouth first opened in 1904, built on the site of a former gravel pit and originally tied to the nearby Royal Marines Barracks. For generations it served both the military and local residents, and it even played a role in training during the Second World War, when...

After nearly three years of persistence, I finally managed to gain access to the old Royal Mail sorting office in Portsmouth—though how I pulled it off will stay a secret. Walking into the vast interior was surreal, not only because of the difficulty of entry but because of the building’s scale...

The Guildhall Walk In Centre, located in the heart of Portsmouth, served as an essential healthcare resource for the local community. Providing accessible medical care for minor illnesses and injuries, it became an integral part of the city’s healthcare infrastructure. In March 2021, the centre...

The Grosvenor Casino in Portsmouth first opened in the early 20th century as a grand entertainment venue, serving generations of visitors with music, dancing, and social gatherings. In later decades, it was converted into a casino, with the ground floor filled with slot machines, card tables...

The Royal Marines Museum in Eastney (part of Southsea, Portsmouth) has been closed for some time now. Over the years, there have been several proposals to convert the site into a five-star hotel, with developers claiming the plans would benefit the local community. Despite this, planning...

Eastney Swimming Pool, established around 1905 as part of the Royal Marines Barracks in Portsmouth, holds a significant place in the city’s history. Notably, it served as the training ground for the Cockleshell Heroes in 1942, a group of Royal Marines who embarked on a daring mission to attack...

Hey all, after nearly three years of constant searching, I finally managed to get into the old Royal Mail sorting office in Portsmouth—though I won’t say exactly how I pulled it off! This massive building, opened in 1977, once had over 500 people working inside and was the main hub for sorting...

i have gotten back into St James hospital a year later... more @ St James Asylum (2025 edition) - very open at the moment and since it was Easter bank holiday it made it even quieter, i got in on friday and it was sound. no one at all, we were in the tunnels under the hospital and heard someone...

i have gotten back into St James hospital a year later... more @ St James Asylum (2025 edition) - very open at the moment and since it was Easter bank holiday it made it even quieter, i got in on friday and it was sound. no one at all, we were in the tunnels under the hospital and heard someone...

Located on Fratton Road, this building has a long and varied history. Originally opened in 1934 as the Troxy Cinema, it was a classic Art Deco-style picture house, part of the boom in British cinemas during the 1930s. Operated by the small independent chain Portsmouth Cinemas Ltd, the Troxy had...

Located on Fratton Road, this building has a long and varied history. Originally opened in 1934 as the Troxy Cinema, it was a classic Art Deco-style picture house, part of the boom in British cinemas during the 1930s. Operated by the small independent chain Portsmouth Cinemas Ltd, the Troxy had...

The Guildhall Walk In Centre, located in the heart of Portsmouth, served as an essential healthcare resource for the local community. Providing accessible medical care for minor illnesses and injuries, it became an integral part of the city’s healthcare infrastructure. In March 2021, the centre...

Further to exploring a few locations on my 'bucket list' just the day before, I was now heading to my main reason for being in Portsmouth - a permission visit tour to the Underground Headquarters of Fort Southwick. An earlier drive around the area, truly aggravated me at just how many awesome...

After gaining the grand approval from the better half, to attend a tour of Fort Southwick Underground HQ, this was a golden opportunity to check out a few other local sites which had been on my 'bucket list'. Whilst trolling through a certain explorer You tube channel, this little gem had peeked...