If you like nautical bits and pieces or a bit of military kit, Andy's Maritime Antiques And Army Surplus Store in Southsea is worth a look. It's an antique shop that deals in two main areas: maritime antiques and army surplus. The main shop is at 29 St Vincent Road, Southsea, PO5 2QR, and the business also has a second location at 25 Charlotte Street, Portsmouth, PO1 4AH. On Google Maps it has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 69 reviews.
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On the maritime side you'll find ship bells, ship's wheels, sextants, naval binoculars, telescopes, travel trunks, brass lighting and hatches, as well as items from Bulpitt and Sons. The shop sells diving equipment from Siebe Gorman & Company Ltd, a British firm founded by Augustus Siebe in 1819, including diving helmets and Siebe Gorman knives. There are also clocks, pictures and ships' bells. The army side has camouflage jackets, parkas, shirts, caps, bearskin hats and ejection seats. Visitors point out the large range of sizes and the way the products are laid out in tidy sets, which makes it easier to look through everything.
The shop is warehouse-style, and the staff are described as knowledgeable and friendly, happy to talk about the stock. There is also an air soft area with a shooting range. BB pellets are priced at £20 and £15, and customers keep their pellets for a few visits. A junior annual membership costs £80 and includes 6 free visits. The shop also stocks camouflage nets.
The shop is open Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 17:00, and it is closed on Sundays. The entrance is wheelchair accessible, and you can pay by card, debit card or mobile NFC payment. You can buy in person or online. To check whether a particular item is in stock or to ask a question, you can call 02392 753108 or visit the business website.
Published Date
29 October 2026
