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Portsmouth Victoria Pier Beach

(Old Portsmouth Beach)

Hampshire, England


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Portsmouth Victoria Pier Beach, also known as Old Portsmouth Beach or Hotwalls beach, is a small shingle beach located in the mouth of Portsmouth harbour, sheltered by the historic fortifications of Portsmouth. .

The beach is situated in the historic old town of Portsmouth, close to the 15th century Round Tower, which now houses an art gallery. The beach stretches from the Round Tower to Victoria Pier and is backed by the historic Portsmouth City wall. The pebble beach offers stunning views of Portsmouth Harbour and is close to various attractions, including historic pubs and the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, home to notable ships like HMS Victory.

While swimming is not recommended due to strong currents in and out of Portsmouth Harbour, the beach is ideal for fishing and leisurely walks along the scenic coastline. There are lifeguarded beaches at Southsea, located just along the coast, which provide safer swimming conditions. The beach is a popular spot for fishing, and Victoria Pier is also a well-known fishing spot.

The beach is close to shops, cafes, and the Hotwalls studios artisan market on Broad street. The Portsmouth Millennium Promenade Walk, a scenic route of just under 2 miles, passes by this beach and links Portsmouth's historic waterfront. The walk starts from Spur Redoubt near Clarence Pier in Southsea and finishes at The Hard.

The beach can sometimes be affected by heavy wash from passing ships, which may impact the beach conditions.

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Weather and tides for Thursday 4 June

Today
Chance of rain 85%
Max temperature 16°C
feels like 17°C
Wind 24mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 41%
Min temperature 12°C
feels like 13°C
Wind 19mph

The tide at Portsmouth Victoria Pier Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 2:23 AM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 7:42 AM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Recommended holiday cottages near Portsmouth Victoria Pier Beach

Things to do and see in the area

HMS Alliance Submarine (0.6 miles)
Broad Reach Sailing (0.7 miles)
HMS Warrior 1860 (0.7 miles)
Commodore Yachting (0.7 miles)
Nomad Sailing (0.9 miles)
HMS Victory (0.9 miles)
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard (0.9 miles)
The Mary Rose Museum (0.9 miles)
The D-Day Story (1 miles)
The Kings Theatre (1.1 miles)

Places to eat near Portsmouth Victoria Pier Beach

The Spinnaker Cafe (80 yards)
Lakeside Cafe and Bar (240 yards)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Old Portsmouth, Portsmouth

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: SZ630992

Coordinates: 50°47'20"N 1°6'23"W

Mapcode: GBR VNL.CR

What 3 Words: gifted.radar.herbs

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.

Country: England

Local Authority: Portsmouth

Nearest postcode: PO1 2ND

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