Welcome to Lee on the Solent

Lee-on-the-Solent is a small seaside town located in Hampshire, England. It is situated on the coast of the Solent, a strait that separates the Isle of Wight from the mainland. The town has a rich history, dating back to the early 19th century when it was used as a military training ground. Today, Lee-on-the-Solent is a popular tourist destination, known for its beautiful beaches, stunning views, and charming seaside atmosphere.

One of the main attractions of Lee-on-the-Solent is its long, sandy beach. The beach stretches for over a mile and is perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and water sports. There are also plenty of cafes, restaurants, and shops along the seafront, making it a great place to spend a day with family and friends. In addition to the beach, Lee-on-the-Solent is home to a number of parks and green spaces, including the popular Alver Valley Country Park, which offers miles of walking and cycling trails.

Another highlight of Lee-on-the-Solent is its rich aviation history. The town was once home to a Royal Navy air station, which played a key role in the development of naval aviation. Today, visitors can explore the fascinating history of the air station at the Hovercraft Museum, which houses a collection of historic hovercraft and other aircraft. The museum is a must-visit for aviation enthusiasts and anyone interested in the history of the Royal Navy.

Overall, Lee-on-the-Solent is a charming seaside town with plenty to offer visitors of all ages. Whether you're looking to relax on the beach, explore the town's rich history, or simply enjoy the stunning views of the Solent, there's something for everyone in this delightful Hampshire town.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 8.2°C

Feels Like: 4.3°C

Wind: 18.1 MPH

Wind Dir: NE

Local Schools

School	Details
Lee On The Solent Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lucy Faulkner	Salisbury Terrace Lee On The Solent Hampshire PO13 9DL 02392550551 School Website
Lee On The Solent Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Julie Roche	Elmore Road Lee On The Solent Hampshire PO13 9DY 02392551767 School Website
Baycroft School Community Special School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Marijke Miles	Gosport Road Stubbington Fareham Hampshire PO14 2AE 01329664151 School Website
Grange Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kay Sadler	Franklin Road Rowner Gosport Hampshire PO13 9TS 02392581172 School Website
Grange Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Sam Myers	Franklin Road Rowner Gosport Hampshire PO13 9TS 02392582984 School Website
Crofton School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Simon Harrison	Marks Road Stubbington Fareham Hampshire PO14 2AT 1329664251 School Website
Siskin Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jill Roseblade	21 Falcon Meadows Way Rowner Gosport Hampshire PO13 8AA 02392583029 School Website
Siskin Infant And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Jill Roseblade	21 Falcon Meadows Way Rowner Gosport Hampshire PO13 8AA 02392581777 School Website
Crofton Hammond Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Sian Hosmer	Mancroft Avenue Stubbington Fareham Hampshire PO14 2DE 01329663733 School Website
Crofton Hammond Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Miss Alison Russell	Mancroft Avenue Stubbington Fareham Hampshire PO14 2DE 01329664451 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Fareham Station Approach, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 0UT 3.54 Miles

Portsmouth Harbour The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3PA 4.18 Miles

Portchester Station Road, Portchester, Hampshire, PO16 8BJ 4.65 Miles

Ryde Pier Head Ryde Pier, Ryde, Isle Of Wight, PO33 2HF 4.75 Miles

Portsmouth & Southsea Commercial Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 1EQ 4.88 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Ferry Taxis 023 9255 1166 6 Pier St, Lee On The Solent, Hampshire, PO13 9LD 0.10 Miles
Amber Roadmaster Cars 023 9235 3535 6 Pier Street, Lee On The Solent, Hampshire, PO13 9LD 0.10 Miles
A1 Amy's Cars 023 9255 1177 6 Pier Street, Lee On The Solent, Hampshire, PO13 9LD 0.10 Miles
Cols Cars 023 9255 2233 6 Pier Street, Lee On The Solent, Hampshire, PO13 9LD 0.10 Miles
Airport Express Connections 0845 459 5315 1 Sherbrooke Cl, Gosport, Hampshire, PO13 8FJ 0.53 Miles
Lee-2000 Chauffeur Services 0800 611 8838 2 South Place, Lee On The Solent, Hampshire, PO13 9AS 0.72 Miles
Meon Cars (Fareham) 01329 845555 67 Newgate Lane, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 1BG 1.40 Miles
Fareways Travel 01329 311161 2A Carisbrooke Avenue, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 3PL 1.58 Miles
Abacus Taxis 01329 314413 36A Queens Cres, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 2QB 1.67 Miles
Crofton Chauffeur Services 07528 885187 8 Plover Close, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 3PX 1.70 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Lee On Solent Post Office Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:16:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Marine Parade West Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Manor Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Russell Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Victoria Square Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cheltenham Crescent Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marine Parade East Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Milvil Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fell Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cherque Farm Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Drake Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crofton Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stubbington Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marks Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pilgrims Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Solent View Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Lee On Solent Health Centre Manor Way Lee-On-The-Solent PO13 9JG
Solent View Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Lee On Solent Health Centre Manor Way Lee-On-The-Solent PO13 9JG
Solent View Medical Practice 02392 550220	Lee-On-Solent Health Ctr. Manor Way Lee-On-Solent Hampshire PO13 9JG
Rowner Health Centre 0239 2513143	Rowner Health Centre 143 Rowner Lane,Rowner Gosport Hampshire PO13 9SP
Stubbington Medical Practice 01329 664231	Stubbington Med.Practice Park Lane Stubbington Hampshire PO14 2JP

Local Stores

Lee On Solent
119-121 High Street
Lee-On-The-Solent
Hampshire
PO13 9BU
02392 550157
Store Website
0.08 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Stubbington
Stubbington Lane
Fareham
PO14 2PN
01329 668872
Store Website
1.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Gosport Vets4pets Ltd
27 Rowner Road Gosport Hampshire PO13 9UE 0239 251 3000 gosport@vets4pets.com Website 1.47 miles
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Alver Veterinary Group
30 Stubbington Green Stubbington Hampshire PO14 2LE 01329 667551 alvervets@alvervets.co.uk Website 1.68 miles
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Neighbourhood Vet
Unit 7 Brockhurst Gate Gosport Hampshire PO12 4FA gosport@neighbourhoodvet.co.uk Website 2.17 miles

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Companion Care (Fareham Collingwood) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Collingwood Retail Park Newgate Lane Fareham Hampshire PO14 1AN 01329 552 155 collingwood@companioncare.co.uk Website 2.51 miles
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Alver Veterinary Group
148 Forton Road Gosport Hampshire PO12 3HG 023 9258 2991/2 alvervets@alvervets.co.uk Website 2.69 miles
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Fareham Creek Veterinary Surgery
32 East Street Fareham Hampshire PO16 0BY 01329 280412 admin@farehamcreekvets.co.uk Website 3.69 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Alver Valley Country Park Gosport
Lovely Walk On Mainly Flat Route. Large Areas For Off Lead Fun. Be Careful Some Of The Paths Are Close To The Busy Main Road. Cherque Way Lancashire 0.62 miles

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Alver Valley
A Nice Dog Walk With A River For Dogs Who Love To Swim, A Play Park At The Start Of The Walk For The Kids. Can Walk Up And Over The Grass Fields Or Walk Through The Wooded Area. Alver Valley Country Park Cherque Way Lancashire 0.63 miles Park Near The Recycling Center

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Lee On The Solent Beach
A Shingle Beach Walk For Long Distances In Either Direction From Marine Parade. There Is A Car Park But As We Did Not Use It I Cannot Say If It Was Paid Or Not. We Turned Right From Marine Parade Towards The Monks Hill End Of The Beach. 55 Marine Parade W Lee-On-The-Solent Lancashire PO13 9XU 0.70 miles

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Hill Head To Lee On Solent
Nice Stroll Along The Water Both Along The Beach Or On The Path. If You Head East From The Car Park You Will Come Across A Kids Park And Cafe. If You Head West You Can Walk The Shoreline To The Osborne View Pub. Plenty Of Opportunites For The Dogs To Splash About If They Want. During Summer Months Some Areas Are Specifically On Lead But Check Signage. Windrush Crofton Ave Lee-On-The-Solent Lancashire PO13 9NJ 0.91 miles Car Park Is Actually Called Monks Hill Car Park.

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Chilling Beach
Pebble Beach Walk With A Loop Across The Top Of The Cliff. May Wish To Keep Dogs On Lead On Top Of Cliff As A Fair Drop. 35 Meon Rd Titchfield Fareham PO14 4HN 2.37 miles From The Car Park / Shore Line Turn Right When Looking Out To The Sea, When You Reach The End If The Beach Accommodation There Is A Path That Takes You Up Onto The Cliff.... Follow All The Way Along Till You Can Back To The Beach Then Return Back Along The Beach Or Vice Versa

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Gilkicker Fort Stokes Bay
There Is A Large Open Area For Dogs To Run Free, If You Continue Passed The Fort This Area Opens Up Again And Boarders The Golf Course. You Can Then Return On The Same Path Or Come Back Along The Shore. Lifeboat Ln Lancashire 2.84 miles Park In The Car Park And Head South Across Grass Area Towards Fort Gilkicker Or North Up The Beach.

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	10.9°C	9.4°C	8.5°C	8.2°C	11.7°C	16.6°C	20.2°C	22.5°C	22.7°C	20.9°C	19.4°C	17.8°C
Feels Like	10.7°C	9.4°C	8.5°C	8.2°C	11.7°C	16.6°C	20.2°C	24.1°C	24.6°C	20.9°C	19.4°C	17.8°C

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Temp	16.7°C	16°C	15.6°C	15.3°C	16.1°C	17°C	17.8°C	17.9°C	17.8°C	17.8°C	17°C	15.4°C
Feels Like	16.7°C	16°C	15.6°C	15.3°C	16.1°C	17°C	17.8°C	17.9°C	17.8°C	17.8°C	17°C	15.4°C

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Temp	15.4°C	14.6°C	13.5°C	12.4°C	11.7°C	12°C	13.1°C	15.7°C	17.1°C	16.7°C	14.5°C	14.6°C
Feels Like	15.4°C	14.4°C	12.8°C	11°C	10°C	10.3°C	11.6°C	15°C	16.9°C	16.7°C	14°C	14.2°C

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