Lovely seaside town (Southsea (Portsmouth))

Member Name: natalieboo

Product:	Southsea (Portsmouth)
Date:	19/10/08 (98 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Lots to see and do

Disadvantages: car parking expensive, shingle instead of sand

Southsea is in Portsmouth and has a long stretch of shingle beach only I wish it was sand, On Southsea seafront there are amusements, cafes, and a few small touristy shops selling little things like candy rock etc. There is a fun fair at one end of Southsea next to the common which is great in the summer for a kick about or a BBQ.

There are lots of car parking spaces but you can sometimes struggle to find a space as everyone flocks to the seafront. Car parking can work out pretty expensive if you are staying all day. Near hear is the hovercraft which you can take for day trips to the Isle of Wight. Also along Southsea seafront is little parks which your children will have great fun playing in. On The common is where all the events take place like the circus and the Portsmouth and Southsea show. The shops in Albert road are a bit dated but you may find a bargain or two. Southsea also has the pyramids which is a big swimming pool with slides and wave machines etc. Canoe lake is worth a visit as you can hire a peddle boat, feed the ducks, play on the play park, visit the model village or even get an ice cream as there is nearly always an ice cream van next to the lake.

I really enjoy going to Southsea and often just take a drive along the seafront, park up and watch the boats on the sea. Also on the seafront is the blue reef aquarium which is a brilliant place to visit as it has many different sea creatures, there is also a cafe here meaning you can stay there all day. There is also the war museum, I personally have not been in there but we have taken a few pictures of relatives next to the tanks outside it.

I really feel you can visit Southsea on many occasions and still have a great day out as there is lots to see and do, there will be something for everyone. There is many hotels and b & b's in southsea which are look out to sea so an ideal location to come for a holiday.
I also wrote this on helphound but i have amended it on here.

Summary: A great day out for everyone