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Lee-on-Solent Beach

Hampshire, England


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Lee-on-Solent Beach, situated in Gosport on the Hampshire coast, is a popular destination for beachgoers, offering a gently shelving shingle beach and a range of amenities. .

Lee-on-Solent Beach is a pleasant and gently shelving shingle beach, overlooked by wide flat grass and suitable for recreation. The beach is adjacent to the shopping centre of Lee-on-the-Solent and faces south-west across the end of Southampton Water and the Solent, sheltered from the wind by the Isle of Wight. The beach is predominantly shingle with some sand intermixed and is accompanied by a promenade and a grassed area with an urban backdrop.

The beach offers a range of amenities, including restaurants, cafes, and a paved walkway that runs alongside the entire length of the beach. In the summer months, the beach has zoned areas for swimming, fishing, and other nautical activities. When the tide is out, rockpools are exposed, and crab-hunters can be seen searching amongst the rocks. Behind the beach, there are grassy areas suitable for games and picnics.

The town of Lee-on-the-Solent is steeped in aviation history, with seaplane trials started in 1915 and a base for seaplane training built in 1917. The town is now home to the Hovercraft Museum, open to the public on Saturdays. Visitors can also explore the nearby attractions, including the Solent beach path, which runs along the beach all the way from Browndown to Monks Hill.

In front of the main part of the beach, there is a free Splash Park and play area, skate park, and facilities, ideal for families with young children. For some entertainment, especially if it is raining, visitors can head to the arcade, which features classic arcade games, pool tables, and a cafe serving snacks and ice cream.

Dogs are banned in signed controlled areas between May 1 and September 30, but there are designated areas where dogs are allowed outside of these dates.

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Weather and tides for Thursday 4 June

Tonight
Chance of rain 80%
Min temperature 12°C
feels like 11°C
Wind 16mph
Tomorrow (Friday)
Chance of rain 65%
Max temperature 16°C
feels like 15°C
Wind 14mph
Max UV Index

The tide at Lee-on-Solent Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 2:56 AM tomorrow, and the next low tide will be at approximately 8:05 AM tomorrow.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Recommended holiday cottages near Lee-on-Solent Beach

Things to do and see in the area

Titchfield Haven National Nature Reserve (1.5 miles)
Gosport Diving Museum (1.9 miles)
Little Woodham Living History Village (2.3 miles)
Nomad Sailing (3.8 miles)
Commodore Yachting (3.8 miles)
HMS Alliance Submarine (3.8 miles)
Broad Reach Sailing (3.8 miles)
HMS Victory (4.1 miles)
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard (4.2 miles)

Places to eat near Lee-on-Solent Beach

The Tea Party (230 yards)

All distances are approximate

Other beaches nearby

Location: Hill Head

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: SU561004

Coordinates: 50°48'4"N 1°12'16"W

Mapcode: GBR 9BM.N9B

What 3 Words: ozone.shady.boom

Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.

County: Hampshire

Country: England

Local Authority: Gosport

Nearest postcode: PO13 9LF

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