Paddling in the Sea Life Centre

An enduring childhood memory for many who grew up in Portsmouth in the post war period was the fun to be had at the paddling pool situated to the west of Southsea Castle. This was built in 1928 as part of a programme of improvements to the Common. Additionally there was a much loved miniature train that circled the site. In the 1980s the site was redeveloped and became the Sea Life Centre.