Southsea Beach — Attraction in Portsmouth

A flint gravel beach with some sand extending from Henry 8ths castle Eastwards to Fort Cumberland at Eastney this seafront offers a long walk for all the family with a rose garden, boating pond and Royal Marine Memorial Garden at Eastney. A funfair on South Parade Pier with coffee stops and restaurants if you need a break. Parking is available as are busses and the famous Hoverport for those eying the Isle of Wight over the Solent. A busy or relaxing day for all age groups and backgrounds. You can park along the length of this beech which can be quite expensive. There is time limited free parking spaces one road back from the beach if you get here early. Toilets are available along the length of this walk and plenty to keep children amused and wanting to keep walking. There are buses for those with tired legs from the Hayling Island Ferry or South Parade Pier back to 'The Hard' by the bus station and Harbour train station. In Southsea there are a good range of restaurants and pubs for all pockets and tastes. The Beach issomewhere to spend time year round with weather adding to the views and challenges of the walk. Sign up for the Great South Run if you fancy seeing Portsmouth and Southsea seafront in a...

The pebble beach is a pleasant place to be and the views over to the Isle Of Wight and beyond have a charm. There are cafes, public gardens, monuments and playgrounds dotted all the way along. I used to go into the sea during hotter months and my children would splash around, you could see serious swimmers, paddle boarders, canoeists and all manner of activities, this is were the low review rating comes in, the water quality has gone from “excellent” to “sufficient” to “poor” in just a few years, particularly between Southsea pier and the Pyramid centre. Of course “poor” is a polite way of saying human waste pollution making the area unsafe to use and a public health risk. Signs have gone up at the councils expense (your taxes) advising against entering the water. I’m of the opinion the water companies haven’t invested huge profits in surveys and maintenance to prevent this, but rather react by repairing the fractured system after the damage is done, squirrelling profits to share holders instead. It’s completely unacceptable and I hope one day someone is held accountable. Check websites to see the areas considered safe to enter...

Lovely long pebble beach, perfect for a peaceful walk along the seafront. I visited on a weekday, and it wasn’t too busy, which made it even more enjoyable. It’s a great spot for walking your dog, although do keep in mind that dogs aren’t allowed on the beach from April until the end of summer.

The beach itself is clean and well-maintained, with several nearby cafés for a coffee or snack. The Pier is just a short walk away and offers lots of activities if you’re looking for something a bit more lively. Parking and public transport are both conveniently close, which makes getting here easy.

All in all, a great place to relax and enjoy...