With 3 miles of gorgeous Blue Flag winning beaches it's no wonder that this seaside resort draws people back year after year.

Eastoke Beach is a great way to while away a few hours with its nearby ice cream parlour and endearing miniature railway chugging along the shingly beachfront.

Often described as "the jewel of the crown", Southsea's fine shingle beach serves up some spectacular views across the Solent and plenty of fantastic facilities.

If you want to watch the world go by, come to Lee-on-Solent Beach and see the cruise liners, windsurfers, jet skis, yachts and cargo ships glide through the glorious waters of the Solent.

Share the swell with an array of water sports enthusiasts including sailing yachts, windsurfers, fishermen and kitesurfers at Hill Head Beach.

Stokes Bay, or Pebble Beach as it's also known, isn't the best spot for building sandcastles, but the views of Isle of Wight make a visit here worthwhile.

This vast and sandy beach is perfect for a traditional beach day set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and offers splendid views over nearby Chichester Harbour.