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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.
Shingle
| Today |  |
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| Chance of rain | 86% |
| Max temperature | 20°C |
| feels like | 21°C |
| Wind 15mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
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| Chance of rain | % |
| Min temperature | 13°C |
| feels like | 17°C |
| Wind 13mph |  |
The tide at Lee-on-Solent Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 3:45 AM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 8:41 AM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Litter bins
Slipway
Large car park by the beach.
Dogs are welcome but please check beach signs for restrictions.
Beach cleaned regularly.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
around 2 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 3 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 4 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road or 5 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 55 miles by road or 19 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles east as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road or 6 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 5 miles west as the seagull flies, around 34 miles by road.
around 5 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 54 miles by road or 20 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 5 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 23 miles by road or 11 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 5 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 60 miles by road or 11 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 6 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road or 7 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 6 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road or 7 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 6 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 53 miles by road or 21 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 6 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 61 miles by road or 12 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 7 miles west as the seagull flies, around 34 miles by road.
around 7 miles east as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road or 8 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 7 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 62 miles by road or 14 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 8 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 63 miles by road or 15 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 9 miles east as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road or 11 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 9 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 10 miles east as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road or 12 miles on foot using coastal paths.
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
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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