Pride of Portsmouth lion trail roars into next stage with sponsor reveal
February 10, 2026
The Pride of Portsmouth lion art trail is well and truly on the prowl, as its official sponsors are revealed.
Following a roaring response from businesses and organisations across the city, the partners helping to bring the trail to life have now been confirmed.
Meet the pride
Leaders of the pack
- Biscoes Solicitors
- Gunwharf Quays (Land Securities Group)
- Hughes and Salvidge
- National Museum of the Royal Navy
- Mountjoy
- PMC Construction
- University of Portsmouth
Proud lions
- Adopt South
- Andrew Simpson Watersports Centre
- Cascades Shopping Centre
- Castle Road Community Association
- Citrus Facilities Management
- City of Portsmouth College
- Comserv
- First Bus
- Foster Portsmouth
- Hampshire Flag
- Heritage Projects (Spinnaker Tower)
- Hilsea Lido
- Lakeside North Harbour
- Marriott Hotels
- Mary Rose Museum
- Nature Positive Portsmouth
- North Portsea Coastal Scheme – in partnership with Knights Brown
- Pitt St Skate Park
- Port Solent
- Portsmouth Buses
- Portsmouth Football Club
- Portsmouth Grammar School
- Portsmouth Historic Quarter
- Portsmouth International Port
- Portsmouth Pride
- Portsmouth Theatres
- Royal Armouries Fort Nelson
- Southsea Island Leisure
- Southern Co-operative
- South Parade Pier & Gaiety Showbar
- Stagecoach
- The Portsmouth Distillery Co.
- Vivid Homes
- Victorious
Logistics partner
- Colas
Media partners
- Portsmouth News
- nation radio
Councillor Steve Pitt, Leader of Portsmouth City Council said:
“We are pleased to confirm the sponsors who are helping bring the Pride of Portsmouth lion trail to life. Their support enables us to commission local artists, showcase creativity across the city, and deliver a free and engaging cultural experience for residents and visitors to enjoy as part of the Portsmouth100 celebrations.”
Sponsors will soon choose their top five designs, with the final artist‑sponsor pairings to be announced later this year.
Get ready to follow the pride, explore the city and celebrate everything that makes Portsmouth roar!
