Explore Southampton Beaches and Coastline


Why not check beaches nearby as we have 16 beaches in Hampshire. You can even take a look at our list of Hampshire dog friendly beaches or even our United Kingdom Blue Flag beach list.

Southampton Hampshire Coast Map

Southampton Hampshire Coast Search Bar

Where would you like to go? Use our search bar to search across all our local listings, ideal for finding that nearest spot to visit:

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Want some ideas on where to visit?

Every favourite location must be visited for the first time. Want some ideas, why not check out the below small selection of coastal locations, including beaches, activities, things to see and do, and places to stay and eat:

Hythe-pier

Hythe pier

Hythe Pier stretches 700 yards (640 m) from the centre of Hythe to the deep water channel of Southampton Water. It is approximately 16 feet (4.9 m) wide, and carries a pedestrian walkway and cycleway on its northern side, and the track of the Hythe Pier Railway on its southern side. Designed by J Wright, construction of Hythe Pier commenced Read more…
Sports

Calshot Activities Centre

The Calshot Activities Centre is located in the old Calshot Naval Air Station (later known as RNAS Calshot and RAF Calshot) and offers a range of activities with accommodation. Calshot Activities Centre – residential and non-residential adventure and sailing holidays for 8 – 16 year olds. Activities include: Rock climbing Snowboarding and skiing Canoeing and Kayaking Powerboat experience Windsurfing Dinghy sailing Track cycling Read more…
History and heritage

Medieval Merchants House

John Fortin, a merchant who traded with Bordeaux, started building this house c. 1290 as a residence and place of business, it stood on one of the busiest streets in medieval Southampton near the town wall. Restored to its mid-14th-century appearance with replica period furnishings. Read more…
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The Giddy Bridge Pub

The Giddy Bridge is a Wetherspoon pub in Southampton, Hampshire. Our pub offers a range of real ales, craft beers and freshly ground Lavazza coffee. Breakfast is served until noon, with our full food menu available until 11 pm.     Read more…
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Weston Hard Beach

Western Hard Beach is not the most attractive beach but it is great for boating and sailing, although the beach is backed by a grassy and tree-lined area. Southampton Town Centre and Ocean Village are right next to the beach which is mostly shingle. Facilities at the beach include car parking, slipway, cafe and the town being within walking distance. Read more…
Place to eat

The Wagon Works Pub

The Wagon Works is a Wetherspoon pub in Eastleigh, Hampshire. Our pub offers a range of real ales, craft beers and freshly ground Lavazza coffee. Breakfast is served until noon, with our full food menu available until 11 pm.     Read more…
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Netley Abbey

Netley Abbey is a ruined late medieval monastery, founded in 1239 as a house for Roman Catholic monks of the austere Cistercian order. In 1536, Netley Abbey was closed by Henry VIII during the Dissolution of the Monasteries and the building was converted into a mansion by William Paulet, a wealthy Tudor politician. The abbey was used as a country Read more…
Place to eat

The Admiral Sir Lucius Curtis Pub

The Admiral Sir Lucius Curtis is a Wetherspoon pub in Southampton, Hampshire. Our pub offers a range of real ales, craft beers and freshly ground Lavazza coffee. Breakfast is served until noon, with our full food menu available until 11 pm.     Read more…
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Calshot lifeboat station

Calshot lifeboat station operates both an inshore and an all-weather lifeboat, covering the middle section of the Solent. Visit by appointment only. Read more…
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Lepe Beach

Lepe beach is found in the Lepe Country Park on the shores of the Solent and part of the hamlet of Lepe which is itself part of the New Forest of Hampshire. The beach is popular for swimming, fishing, windsurfing and kitesurfing. Windsurfers and kitesurfers have the lawn beside the cafe for rigging up, with a car park crossing point. Read more…
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Nab Tower Lighthouse

Nab Tower Lighthouse is responsible for guiding ships of all sizes and nationalities into the deep water channel for Portsmouth and Southampton. The story of its strange origin goes back half a century. In the early part of 1918 attacks by German U-boats on our merchant fleet caused the Admiralty so much anxiety that it was decided to take strong Read more…
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Southampton Royal Pier

The Royal Pier at Southampton was opened in July 1833 by the then Princess Victoria as a steamer service pier. The pier was also known as Victoria Pier. The pier was damaged when a ship hit it during the first world war and has never been restored, and the pier itself is in a sorry state, with only the gatehouse Read more…
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