Lee-on-the-Solent has an attractive shingle beach offering great views of passing yachts and ships travelling up and down the Solent. The water cleanliness is rated excellent quality. A tarmac path behind the beach offers great access for pedestrians, including those with pushchairs or wheelchairs.
The waterfront also has a children’s playground and splash park, along with independent shops and restaurants. You can often watch planes arriving at or leaving the nearby Solent Airport. Dogs are allowed on the beach outside of the summer season. On a clear day you can see across to Cowes on the Isle of Wight, as well as Queen Victoria’s Osborne House.
Facts:
- Lee-on-the-Solent was originally developed as a Victorian seaside resort.
- The beach is a prime spot for watching sailing and naval vessels.
- During World War II, it was used for amphibious landing practice.
- The Solent here is renowned for windsurfing and kitesurfing.
- At low tide, you can sometimes spot the remains of a sunken landing craft.
- The nearby Hovercraft Museum occasionally conducts live demonstrations.
- Lee-on-the-Solent is a great place to view cruise ships as they pass along the Solent.
Visitor Information:
Address: Marine Parade East, Lee-on-the-Solent, Gosport, PO13 9BW.
Parking: Beach Road Car Park.
Facilities: Public toilets, splash park and play area.
Also nearby:
Café At Zero 5, Lee-on-the-Solent beach, and The Hovercraft Museum
More information:
Friends of Lee on Solent