Looking at some of the area’s most scenic and beautiful areas and landmarks, we’ve put together a list of locations that we think would make ideal proposal venues.
From high above the city skyline in the iconic Spinnaker Tower to quirkier options like a beloved football stadium, here are some of the romantic places in and around Portsmouth to propose – or simply enjoy a special Valentine's Day.
![Home to some of the best-loved views in the city, a proposal in Spinnaker Tower would make for a truly special memory. Entry to the iconic attraction costs £16.25 per adult.
The tower is also hosting a Valentine's celebration event in its Sky Bar. Find out more at https://www.spinnakertower.co.uk/events/event/love-is-in-the-air-3/.](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjZkNGZkZGE1LTMwYzgtNDgxMS1iMTRiLThjMjdlNTkyODIyMTphNGRlMzU3ZS1jMWM4LTRiZmYtYWYyMC02MGUzYTNjMzJkZGU=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
1. Spinnaker Tower
Home to some of the best-loved views in the city, a proposal in Spinnaker Tower would make for a truly special memory. Entry to the iconic attraction costs £16.25 per adult. The tower is also hosting a Valentine's celebration event in its Sky Bar. Find out more at https://www.spinnakertower.co.uk/events/event/love-is-in-the-air-3/.Photo: Marcin Jedrysiak
![Portsdown Hill provides numerous vantage points with stunning views over Portsmouth. It makes for a romantic backdrop - particularly at sunset.](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjhkMDE2YTFlLWIxYjktNDMwYi05YzEzLWQ4NGU0ODE1OTA3OTo0Nzk5YWU2MC01MTU2LTQ1YWUtYWM3MC03MGRkZjcxZGJjNGE=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
2. Portsdown Hill
Portsdown Hill provides numerous vantage points with stunning views over Portsmouth. It makes for a romantic backdrop - particularly at sunset.Photo: -
![One for history buffs - known as the site from which Henry VIII is said to have watched the sinking of The Mary Rose - Southsea Castle is a beautiful building which is regularly hired for weddings. Find out more here: https://southseacastle.co.uk/private-hire/wedding-hire/.](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjFhYzgwYjE4LTYyNzUtNGMyOS1hNzRhLTY4YjA0Y2MxNTY5MTpiYjliNGJkMC0wOTY5LTRlMGEtYWU1Mi0wZTYxOWQyMjgwMzM=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
3. Southsea Castle
One for history buffs - known as the site from which Henry VIII is said to have watched the sinking of The Mary Rose - Southsea Castle is a beautiful building which is regularly hired for weddings. Find out more here: https://southseacastle.co.uk/private-hire/wedding-hire/.Photo: Julian Gazzard - stock.adobe.com
![Another site rich with history that is within a stones throw of Portsmouth, Portchester Castle has many interesting stories to tell and with large open grounds it is a great place for a romantic stroll.](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjRhNWI1YmMyLThlZTItNGRlOS05YjcyLTIwZWFkZTNiM2FhMTphZThmMTNmZC03MjM1LTQyZjEtYTdlOC1jZTc4YWU2N2MyZDE=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
4. Portchester Castle
Another site rich with history that is within a stones throw of Portsmouth, Portchester Castle has many interesting stories to tell and with large open grounds it is a great place for a romantic stroll.Photo: Alison Treacher