Things to do in Portsmouth
Southsea East Beach
Outdoor swimmingFree!The bathing water is a popular resort beach near to Southsea shopping centre south of Portsmouth. The entire length of the beach faces south across the Solent with views of the Isle of Wight to the west. The beach is predominantly shingle with sand exposed at low water. A promenade sits above the beach, with a grassed area and lake to one end. There is a pier on the east side of the bathing water with amusements and restaurants. From 2014 the sample point will be 300 metres west of previous location, as detailed on the Bathing Water Map. The new location reflects an area used by bathers.
Eastney Beach
Outdoor swimmingFree!The bathing water is situated in the southeast corner of Portsea Island which is part of the city of Portsmouth. The entire length of beach faces south across the Solent with views of the Isle of Wight to the west. The beach is predominantly shingle, interspersed with significant amounts of vegetation, with sand exposed at low water. A promenade sits above the beach with an urban backdrop. Part of the beach has been used by Naturists for decades.