Need a hint for Stomp for Stamps? Can’t find a plaque or rubbing along the route? Use the guide below to help you on your adventure!
If you’re in the right place but you can’t see a plaque or rubbing, it may have gone missing. If this is the case, please email us at travel@portsmouthcc.gov.uk so we can replace it.
Looking for help with Stomper’s Route in Southsea? See below for hints, and if you’re really stuck, the exact locations of each plaque.
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Search around outside Cumberland House Natural History Museum to find the leader of the Pompey Monsters!
Find Stomper at the entrance to Cumberland House gardens, on a post to the right of the entrance.
Find the Black Headed Gull in the funfair area towards the back of the pier. The plaque is attached to the railings the near the Pirate Boat ride.
In Southsea Rock Gardens you’ll discover a water-loving creature usually found in garden ponds.
Find the newt on a post as you look from the path towards Southsea Pyramids.
Find the Greater Horseshoe Bat attached to the railings on the west side of the skatepark.
Taking on Breezy’s Route in Baffins and Milton? We’ve got hints and locations of each plaque below to help you out.
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Breezy uses clean air to fly in the sky. You’ll find her watching people play sport in a court!
Find Breezy attached to railings on the corner of the basketball court in Cobden Park.
This croaky creature feels right at home hopping around Baffins Pond, sharing the water with ducks and swans!
Find the frog attached to an information board looking towards Baffins Pond.
This colourful butterfly loves showing off its bright orange and yellow wings. After transforming from a hungry caterpillar, it’s joined Breezy and fluttered over to Tamworth Park!
Find the Comma butterfly attached to railings in Tamworth park, beside an autism communication board.
Find the fox on the information board at Milton Common, along the coastal path, a short walk from The People’s Memorial
Going on Scoot’s route in Old Portsmouth? Our hints and locations below can you help you find plaques to complete the route!
Our two-wheeled friend has sped off to a place packed with Portsmouth’s history. Look behind the building and see if you can spot him in the garden!
Find Scoot on a lamppost beside a row of slim trees in Portsmouth Museum garden.
Scoot’s friend has hopped along to the play area to look at pictures showing how the seafront is getting better for everyone. Can you find him?
Find the rabbit attached to railings between the seafront play area and the coastal defence offices.
With shimmering wings and a love of watery places, this delicate creature is very happy to be between the Long Curtain Moat and the sea.
On Millennium Promenade, next to Long Curtain Moat, look towards the bridge with Clarence Pier in the distance. You’ll find the dragonfly on the railings by the old ramparts.
Snippety snip! You’ll need to be quick to catch this creature in Bath Square before he jumps into the sea!
Find the crab attached to the information board looking towards the Spinnaker Tower and Gunwharf Quays.
Wheels’ route is a great one for cycling, scooting, skating or walking, but if you need help finding plaques along this route, check out our hints and locations below.
Our monster may have eight wiggly limbs, but that doesn’t stop him from getting around! He loves cycling safely and looking out for other people on the shared paths in Alexandra Park.
You’ll find Wheels attached to the information board overlooking Alexandra Park’s play park.
A red furry creature with a fluffy tail is scuttling up and down trees, collecting nuts and acorns along Hilsea Shore Path.
Find the squirrel attached to a lamppost next to low circular steps of different heights.
Find the bumble bee attached to a handrail at the bottom on the steps, overlooking the South Coast Wakepark.
This graceful bird loves to glide on water, so it feels right at home close to Hilsea Lido and moat.
Find the mute swan looking towards the path leading to Hilsea Lido, with the moat behind.
If you’re looking for things to do in the north of the city, Chatter Natter’s Paulsgrove route is a great choice with lots of parks and play areas. If you need help finding plaques to complete your stomp, take a look at our hints and locations below.
This chatty monster loves racing around the playpark with friends. When home time comes, he knows exactly what to do: stop, look and listen before crossing the road!
Find Chatter Natter attached to the fence by the play area on Butterfly Drive.
Can you spot the grey furry creature bobbing his fluffy tail? He’s scuttling up trees by the playpark on Allaway Avenue.
Find the grey squirrel attached to the information board at the playpark in Paulsgrove Park (near skatepark)
Find the ladybird attached to a post at the basketball court on Hempsted Green.
This black and white mammal comes out and night and loves to dig around. When children are asleep you might find him at the playpark!
If you love coastal walks, spotting wildlife and spending time at the beach, then follow Stripes’ trail! If you’re not sure where to look, don’t worry. Use the hints and locations below to help you find Stripes and all of his animal friends.
Follow our eight-legged monster to the shoreline, where he is watching wildlife from his grassy lookout spot.
Follow the map to Milton Locks and find Stripes below the King Charles III England Coast Path sign near the bridge.
This sleepy night-flying bird snoozes during the day, but if it stays asleep too long, it’ll miss all the gnarly tricks at the skatepark!
Find the Barn Owl in Bransbury Park on a lamp post overlooking the skatepark.
This shy, spiny creature is trying to hide amongst the long grass. Can you spot him by the shore?
Find the hedgehog along Ferry Road, below a sign which reads ‘Wildlife by the shore’.
Another shy creature! This sun-loving reptile enjoys basking on warm rocks but will quickly slither away if it spots you.
Find the adder on the beach near the toilets, below a ‘Watersports’ sign
