Southsea Common & Seafront
Southsea
Open seafront green space and pebble beaches, with a promenade linking the castle, pier and funfair, and views of ships passing along the Solent.
Southsea is Portsmouth's seaside resort district. Its public green was once a military drill ground and is now used for picnics, kite flying and summer music festivals, with a naval war memorial nearby. The seafront promenade runs about 4 km from South Parade Pier in the east to the Clarence Pier funfair in the west, passing Southsea Castle, the Rose Garden and the Rock Garden. It is good for walking or cycling. The beach is pebbly and the water is cool, but swimming is possible in summer. Free to visit, with plenty of food options.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Clarence Pier
- Blue Reef Aquarium Portsmouth
- The D-Day Story
- Royal Garrison Church
- Portsmouth Cathedral
- Southsea Castle
- Old Portsmouth & Round Tower
- Gunwharf Quays