Outdoor advertising in Portsmouth 

Blending maritime heritage with contemporary living, the city attracts a diverse mix of residents, students, commuters, and visitors year-round. Its compact layout, thriving retail and leisure scene, and strong transport links – by rail, road, and sea – make it a natural hotspot for movement and visibility. 

Portsmouth’s ongoing transformation is reshaping the South Coast

The City Centre North regeneration project is set to deliver thousands of new homes, greener public spaces, and vibrant shopping and dining destinations – all part of a bold plan to strengthen the local economy and reduce carbon emissions.¹

This investment will attract new residents, businesses, and visitors, boosting the city’s cultural and economic heartbeat. Combined with a thriving university population and a flourishing retail and leisure scene, Portsmouth is evolving into a modern coastal hub – a prime opportunity for your brand to align with regeneration, sustainability, and innovation.

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Strategically position yourself in Gunwharf Quays: the South Coast’s leading premium retail destination 

The Screen @ Gunwharf Quays is at the centre of the action of the South Coast’s leading premium retail destination. Connecting your brand with an affluent and diverse audience of 7.3m visitors each year.²

Set along the vibrant waterfront, Gunwharf Quays is home to 90+ brands with a 67% premium retail mix³, including BOSS, Guess and Kurt Geiger. Presenting a bespoke brand to align your brand with high-end shopping behaviour and a spend potential of £321³ million.  

Portsmouth Guildhall: Just a short walk away from our screen, Portsmouth Guildhall is a key live entertainment venue, hosting over 150 events annually, from concerts and comedy shows to community events. With a capacity of up to 2,300 standing or 1,500 seated, it draws around 200,000 visitors each year.⁴

A well connected city: Portsmouth is one of the South Coast’s most well-connected and compact cities, making it a hotspot for diverse audiences. Portsmouth & Southsea and Portsmouth Harbour rail stations connects the city directly to London, as well as Southampton, Brighton and other key commuter routes.

Additionally, Portsmouth is a major international ferry port, linking the UK to France, Spain and the Channel Islands. Welcoming millions of passengers each year, including tourists and freight transporters.  

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