Commercial road view

Shopping

Commercial Road in Portsmouth is one of the city’s main shopping hubs, known for its lively blend of high-street chains and independent stores. Located near Portsmouth and Southsea train station, it offers easy access to both locals and visitors.

Here can find popular retailers such as Primark, H&M and River Island, providing a range of clothing, accessories, and essentials.  High-street mainstays such at Waterstones and The Works sit alongside others like Boots and Superdrug for health and beauty products. Once you’ve exhausted all the shops along Commercial Road, pop into Cascades Shopping Centre for even more!

Alongside the larger stores, Commercial Road also boasts a variety of smaller, independent shops and stalls that contribute to its distinctive character. Whether for everyday shopping or a leisurely day out, Commercial Road offers a convenient and diverse experience that captures the bustling spirit of Portsmouth’s urban life.

Three women leaving a New Look store

Cascades Shopping Centre

Come rain or shine, Cascades is the ideal place to pick up some new clothing, gifts, homeware and more. Big names including Sports Direct, TK Maxx, Next, The Fragrance Shop, Lush and many more have stores within the centre. There are also places to enjoy a spot of lunch, including Spoon, Starbucks and Boswells.

It’s not all about the big-name brands, however. Cascades also has a line of independent shops along Kingswell Path, to make it truly different to any other shopping mall you’ll encounter on high streets up and down the land. Here you can get quirky fashion items, sweets from all over the world, all the fabric you could imagine, or even a manicure.

With parking available on the top level and toilets provided, Cascades is your one-stop for all your high street shopping needs.