Port Solent

Port Solent is everything you would hope a marina side shopping and eating destination should be. It’s a tranquil oasis of calm strategically located right next to the A27 and M27 for effortless access. This is an incredibly popular place which originally opened back in the 1980’s, it has of course been upgraded and improved as the years have passed and has succesfully maintained it’s quality image in my opinion. There is a whole host of things to do other than eating and shopping and so it holds a very broad appeal. This place attracts all ages and I often see businessmen going for lunch along with familes and the older generation. Much like it’s bigger cousin Gunwharf Quays it has a cinema and gym but without all the hassle of driving into the heart of Portsmouthtrust me, it gets old, fast. I visit multiple times every month with my family and have been visiting for over a decade now. It’s a wonderful place to just sit and relax and they offer just thatfree deck chairs to sit and read. a very impressive touch thank you Port Solent. They are very well managed in my opinion and keep the whole boardwalk immaculately clean and inviting, you get the feeling the people that work there have a sense of pride for their community. Events often happen there throughout the year such as Summer/​Christmas Markets and kids events during the holidaysall of which are free to attend might I add. Speaking of free, parking is entirely FREE, no if’s no but’s or small print. A very kind gesture in a region swallowed up by greedy councils. thinking of Fareham and Portsmouth anyone? I thought it neccesary to add Port Solent to Qype as for some reason no one else had. In Summary, my family and I love Port Solent it just ticks all the right boxes, and with free parking who can complain? The site is clearly well managed as is evident by the fact it is clean and tidy every time we visit and there is a whole host of free events throughout the year. I give Port Solent a firm 5/​5, well done.