Baffins Pond — Attraction in Portsmouth

Lovely area to walk around the pond, my children ride their bikes and look for squirrels. See a few swans, ducks etc on the pond. It’s had lots of work done over the years to let the birds live in their own habitat. Great little park close by for all ages and plenty of space to park. Pub across the road if you want to get lunch they serve excellent food at cheap prices. Also a library over the road and local shops were you can get monkey nuts and food for the ducks. Only thing is too...

The pond is well looked after and there is a local newsagent which sells appropriate food for the ducks, swans, waders and the odd pigeon or two. The paths are well maintained. There is a children's play park which is regularly maintained and updated which is suitable for all ages. It is also adjacent to a playing field.

There is on street parking available (max 2 hours I think) and there is a small pay and display car park.

There is a pub nearby and a row of local and...

Took my grandchildren there as the sun was out! It was not too crowded and they had a great time running around with other children. My 8 year old grandson mistook an area of the pond on the corner as hard ground where Tangier Road is coming put from the playground and fell into the pond. Thankfully it wasn't deep with the water coming up to his waist. We quickly got him out but he stunk terribly from the water. I hope this doesn't happen to...