Traditional county: Hampshire · Unitary authority: City of Portsmouth · Region: South East
Explore Southsea, Hampshire with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Southsea map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
| Place | Southsea |
| Traditional County | Hampshire |
| Unitary Authority | City of Portsmouth |
| Region | South East |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 50.787403 |
| Longitude | -1.081366 |
| Place Type | Suburban Area |
Southsea's coastline offers a refreshing sea breeze and expansive views across the Solent. It lies 1.3 km south-south-east of Portsmouth (from Portsmouth: bearing 147°T, OS grid SZ 648 990). This popular seaside resort, developed in the Victorian era, retains much of its genteel charm with wide promenades and elegant architecture. Southsea is renowned for its vibrant pier, a hub of entertainment and a focal point for visitors and locals alike. Beyond the attractions, Southsea boasts a strong sense of community, evident in its bustling local shops and numerous parks, including the expansive Palmerston Gardens. The area's historical significance is further underscored by the presence of Southsea Castle, a formidable artillery fort dating back to the reign of Henry VIII.
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Explore Southsea, Hampshire, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 50.787403, -1.081366. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | June 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |