Southsea Post Office is undoubtably one of the best in Portsmouth mainly due to the wonderful…read morestaff. Nothing is too much trouble for Julia and now Sandeep who both give excellent service. They are friendly, patient and always ready to help with any queries. Tina is a miss as she too was wonderful. Southsea Post Office is part of the community and long may it continue.

This family run store and post office is one of the friendliest I have ever been to. The post…read moreoffice offers the usual post office services including changing money- they often have special rates. You can also have your passport photo taken here. The post office is part of quite a large shop which sells agood selection of greeting cards, books, stationery and various foods.

I reported a theft using the on-line service, they responded quickly, so I was able to pass on the…read morecrime number to who required the information.

Last year on a couple of occasions I purchased small gifts (mugs & t-towels) for friends who are…read moreleaving the area, as a small reminder of Gosport. Ladies are always friendly

This site comprises the remains of a once-splendid mediaeval palace of the Bishops of Winchester…read more It has free entry and is a great place for a picnic. The Palace was begun by Henry of Blois in 1135. Further expansion was undertaken in 1160-80; again by William of Wykeham (bishop from 1367 and founder of Winchester College and New College, Oxford), Bishop Henry Beaufort (1405-1447) and finally by Bishop Langton (1493-1501). Occupied until the Civil War in the mid 17th Century, thereafter it fell into disrepair, and much of the stonework was removed for use in other buildings. However, enough remains to appreciate the grand scale of the palace. During its heyday, it was much visited by royalty, including Henry II to Henry VI, Richard the Lionheart, Edward IV and Elizabeth I. Henry VIII entertained the Holy Roman Emperor, Charles V, here in 1522; and Mary I stayed here prior to her wedding to the future Philip II in 1554. What remains now is an impressive and entirely moated site (still partly watered), with, on the west side, the substantial remains of Wykeham's Great Hall, the kitchen and service rooms. Beyond this is the south-west tower, still standing 20m high, and picturesquely covered with foliage. Only part of the Bishops' apartments remain. The outline of the cloister is clearly visible and the undercroft of the chapel is now occupied by a picnic table! The east range, built in the 15th Century with alterations in the 16th, is also substantially intact, and once housed a bakehouse and brewery. To the east of the site, some of the large fishponds survive, used to supply the palace with fresh fish. A red-brick building with mediaeval timber framing next to the east range now houses the small town museum, open summer weekends 2pm-4pm. The site has a small car park but is only a few minutes' walk from the centre of the town. There are information boards at key points around the site.

Visiting St John's church for the first time, you could be forgiven for thinking you were entering…read morea Nonconformist Chapel. But this Anglican church, tucked away in a quiet corner of Chichester, is a rare and perfectly preserved example of an early 19th century evangelical 'preaching house'. Dating from 1812, it is built in a severe but elegant Classical style. Unusually, it was privately funded and run by trustees from the evangelical movement of the Church of England - such schisms are not a new phenomenon! The Ministers were largely paid for by the rent from the pews in the galleries, and the rich not only had their own pews but their own entrances too - clearly, not all here were equal in the sight of God... As well as the severe decor - which offers little to distract the congregation from the proceedings - the dominance of the central pulpit reflects the emphasis on sermons and scripture readings in evangelical worship. The impressive triple-decker pulpit is itself a rare survivor, and completely dominates the altar (or rather Communion Table) behind. The four painted tablets are also interesting survivors. Although rather plain, the building is a fascinating example of a religious phenomenon, and a remarkably peaceful place in which to sit for a while. The Church is also used regularly for concerts, especially during the Chichester Festival. It is now in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust.

This library is situated in the centre of North End. It is very easy to get there because lots of…read morebuses stop next to it. The staff are very polite. They are very helpful. They are always ready to help and give some information on your require.The atmosphere is very calm. There is a great range of books of different genres. So you can easily can find something to read according to your preferences. You also are able to read magazines there. They offer a wide choice of them. This library was very useful for me when I moved there and did not have internet access for the first days of living in North End. They offer free access to the internet which helps to look through your e-mail and do a search.

This is one of the bigger libraries in the city and as such I think it has a great range of books…read moreavailable. It's in a convenient location to pop in if you are doing your shopping in northend anyway. The staff are very helpful and the opening hours are quiet convenient.

A good library on the top floor of the shopping centre with a good selection of books, dvds and cds…read moreto borrow. They also have a small selection of good books for sale at good prices. They have a few computers with free internet connection that you can use which are normally in use when I go. There are newspapers and magazines to read. There are lots of leaflets to pick up from here. They have activities on each week including baby rhyme time and toddlertime. Most of the staff are friendly. There are toilets very close by. The library is closed on a Wednesday.