What are they doing on Southsea Common?

The scheme includes building walls, raising land and widening beaches along a 4.5km (2.8 mile) stretch of coastline in Southsea, Hampshire. Portsmouth City Council said the development was the “UK’s largest ever” coastal defence project led by a local authority.

Where is victorious 2021?

Southsea Common
The BrinyCastle Field
2021 Victorious Festival/Location

Who’s playing at Victorious Festival 2021?

The 2021 event saw headliners The Streets, Royal Blood and Madness joined by a host of top acts and up-and-coming bands. Madness kicked things off with a hits-packed set on the Friday night, heralding the return of live music with singalongs including One Step Beyond and It Must Be Love.

Who owns Southsea Common?

town corporation
Southsea Common had been owned by the forerunners of the Ministry of Defence until it was bought for the people by the town corporation in 1922. It’s the city’s green lung and, with our magnificent seafront, is what makes Portsmouth stand out from most other British cities.

Why is Southsea Common being dug up?

In the 1780s boundaries were put up around the Common to prevent development and ensure an open space around the Castle for a ‘field of fire’. Southsea began to develop from the 1810s as a residential suburb of Portsmouth and a seaside resort.

Why are they digging up Southsea Common?

POLICE have imposed a dispersal order covering Southsea Common and the Hot Walls in a bid to drive back the tide of ‘appalling’ anti-social behaviour. It comes after officers were met with a large crowd when they were called to young people fighting at the popular beauty spot last night.

Is Victorious festival good?

Victorious Festival is so much fun. It’s one of the most chilled festivals I’ve been to, and the fact it’s in Portsmouth (a city) means there are hotels, toilets, bars, restaurants and shops within easy walking distance. Brilliant. I live in Portsmouth, so it’s even better for me.

What was Southsea called?

At first, it was called Croxton Town after a Mr. Croxton but later it became known as Southsea after the castle.

Is Portsmouth rough?

Portsmouth is one of top worse place to live, and probably the second worst with London the biggest. There is still people getting mugged, stabbed, also there is fights and robbery going on.

When does Victorious Festival return to Southsea Common?

Victorious Festival will return to Southsea Common for the 2020 August bank holiday – and tickets are available now. Thank ABBA for the music with one of the world’s best-loved tribute shows. Join the Kings Theatre on a swashbuckling adventure for the whole family.

What kind of festivals are there in Portsmouth?

Festivals. Portsmouth is a city of festivals, with a year-round programme for every taste including music, literature, food, kites and loads more. Victorious Festival is one of the South Coast’s best family music festivals with amazing headliners, whilst Portsmouth Bookfest brings national and international authors to the city each year…

Which is the Best Family Festival on the south coast?

Victorious Festival is one of the South Coast’s best family music festivals with amazing headliners, whilst Portsmouth Bookfest brings national and international authors to the city each year to celebrate its strong literary heritage.