Portsmouth Guildhall

The Guildhall, originally called the Town Hall, was completed in 1890. Designed by Leeds architect, William Hill, who was inspired to improve upon the almost identical Bolton Town Hall that he had designed in 1873.

Contact Details

Guildhall Square, Portsmouth PO1 2AB.

Telephone: 023 9387 0200.

Getting here by car

Isambard Brunel Multi Storey Car Park has 460 spaces and is 200m from Portsmouth Guildhall.

When attending a show with us you can purchase an ‘exit ticket’ for this car park, either at the point of booking or on the day of the show.

Your pre-paid QR code/confirmation is NOT your exit ticket. Please collect this from the box office in exchange for your entry ticket. Upon entry at the Isambard Brunel Multi-Storey car park in Alec Rose Lane, Portsmouth, PO1 2BX the driver must take the entry ticket at the barrier. Upon exit, the driver must insert the ‘Exit’ ticket (collected from the box office in exchange for entry ticket) in place of the ticket taken at the barrier. The ticket costs £4.50 and is valid for 6 hours from 6pm seven days a week. This ticket may be purchased in advance or on when visiting a show having already parked in the car park.

There are a very limited number of on street parking spaces outside the venue.

There is a drop curb outside the venue for drop off.

For more information on car parking in Portsmouth please see Portsmouth City Council website.

Getting here by train

Portsmouth Guildhall is just across the square from Portsmouth & Southsea Train Station with frequent services operating to London Waterloo, Southampton and Brighton.

Getting here by bus

Local and regional bus services stop at Commercial Road City Centre which is a 5 minute walk from Portsmouth Guildhall. National coach services will stop at The Hard Interchange, a 15 minute walk or short taxi ride away.