Beach Type

Shingle

Facilities

Toilets
Including facilities for disabled people
Cafe/restaurant
Shops and a slipway

Activities

Swimming and fishing
There is no zoning for water sports

Nature and Wildlife

There are interesting walks around historic Old Portsmouth.

Parking

There is parking available for around 300 cars with spaces for the disabled. There is a charge for parking.

Water Quality

Excellent

Lifeguard

No

Cleaning and Litter

The beach is cleaned daily in the summer by council contractors.

Dogs

Dog bins are provided but dogs are banned from the beach during May to September.

Awards and Recommendations

Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Location

Nearest town: Portsmouth
County: City of Portsmouth
Latitude/Longitude: 50.7888, -1.10471
Postcode: PO1 2LY
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

Access

Access to the beach is via the Sallyport.

Public Transport

The nearest train station is Portsmouth Harbour.

Nearest Railway Stations

Portsmouth Harbour (About a mile away)
Portsmouth & Southsea (About a mile away)
Fratton (Approx. 2 miles away)
Hilsea (Approx. 3 miles away)
Cosham (Approx. 4 miles away)

Tourist Information

Portsmouth Tourist Information Centre. Tel: 02392 826722. Email: tic@portsmouthcc.gov.uk. www.portsmouth.gov.uk.

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Portsmouth