Photo of Portishead Beach with rocks cover surface

Photo of Portishead Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Portishead Beach with spacious shore

Photo of Portishead Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

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Photo of Portishead Beach and the settlement

Photo of Portishead Beach surrounded by mountains

Photo of Portishead Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

Photo of Portishead Beach - good pet friendly spot for vacation

6.8

Good

Portishead Beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Portishead Beach?

The bar is located right on the Portishead Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.The Windmill Inn, Portishead is the closest place located 600 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Portishead Beach?

There are 215 places to stay in the Portishead Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Portishead Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2068354&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">WILLOW BARN boutique B&B</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=46969&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Old Barn Inn</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=225851&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Holiday Inn Newport</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6090729&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Beechwood House, by Ty SA - Luxury home perfect for ICC Celtic Manor & Llanfrechfa Hospital</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9421656&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Usk Way by Tŷ SA</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8611427&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Lindeburgh Retreat</a></li></ul>

Portishead, United Kingdom

#415 out of 570 in England

6.8

Good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Good for swimming Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located within the settlement

Portishead • 1.1 km

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Bar The Windmill Inn, Portishead

8.4 - Very good 610m

Bar The Port Bar Portishead

9.4 - Excellent 850m

Restaurant Impero Lounge

8.8 - Excellent 890m

Italian Restaurant Bottelino's

8.4 - Very good 930m

Restaurant Aqua Portishead

8.6 - Excellent 950m

Fast Food Restaurant McDonald's

7.6 - Very good 980m

Bar The Posset Cup

8 - Very good 1km

Bar Royal Inn (Portishead)

8.6 - Excellent 1km

Bar The Poacher Portishead

8.4 - Very good 1km

Park Battery Point

70m

Park Lake Grounds

140m

Park Harbour Edge Park

1.2km

Park Vale Park

1.6km

Hiking Area Weston Big Wood

1.8km

Park Portishead Flower Show Field

1.9km

Park Portbury Wharf Nature Reserve

2.1km

Zoo Noah's Ark Zoo Farm

4.5km

Park Severn Beach Conservation Nature Reserve

9.5km

Playground Lakegrounds Childrens Play Area

120m

Playground Slade Road play area

930m

Playground Merlin Park Playground

1.7km

Supermarket Iceland Supermarket Portishead

830m

Supermarket Waitrose & Partners Portishead

850m

Discount Store Poundland

880m

Supermarket Lidl

990m

Supermarket Tesco Express

990m

Grocery Store ALDI

1000m

Discount Store Home Bargains

1km

Department Store Argos PORTISHEAD (Inside Sainsbury's)

1.2km

Supermarket Sainsbury's

1.2km

Tourist Attraction Clevedon Beach

8km

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About

Portishead Beach is located on the Celtic Sea and it is in the 4th place out of 4 beaches in the North Somerset region The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and rocks cover, so it is highly recommended to wear special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, pet owners etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Portishead Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, toilets, sea pool. .

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

Portishead Beach is located in North Somerset within Portishead, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+20 ^o C +13 ^o C

Air temperature

11.4 M/S

Wind

+16 ^o C

Water temperature

1.5 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Portishead • 1.1 km

Map of beach

Bar The Windmill Inn, Portishead

8.4 - Very good 610m

Bar The Port Bar Portishead

9.4 - Excellent 850m

Restaurant Impero Lounge

8.8 - Excellent 890m

Italian Restaurant Bottelino's

8.4 - Very good 930m

Restaurant Aqua Portishead

8.6 - Excellent 950m

Fast Food Restaurant McDonald's

7.6 - Very good 980m

Bar The Posset Cup

8 - Very good 1km

Bar Royal Inn (Portishead)

8.6 - Excellent 1km

Bar The Poacher Portishead

8.4 - Very good 1km

Park Battery Point

70m

Park Lake Grounds

140m

Park Harbour Edge Park

1.2km

Park Vale Park

1.6km

Hiking Area Weston Big Wood

1.8km

Park Portishead Flower Show Field

1.9km

Park Portbury Wharf Nature Reserve

2.1km

Zoo Noah's Ark Zoo Farm

4.5km

Park Severn Beach Conservation Nature Reserve

9.5km

Playground Lakegrounds Childrens Play Area

120m

Playground Slade Road play area

930m

Playground Merlin Park Playground

1.7km

Supermarket Iceland Supermarket Portishead

830m

Supermarket Waitrose & Partners Portishead

850m

Discount Store Poundland

880m

Supermarket Lidl

990m

Supermarket Tesco Express

990m

Grocery Store ALDI

1000m

Discount Store Home Bargains

1km

Department Store Argos PORTISHEAD (Inside Sainsbury's)

1.2km

Supermarket Sainsbury's

1.2km

Tourist Attraction Clevedon Beach

8km

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Newport • 16.8km from center

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16.3km from the beach

Gwent House by Tŷ SA

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Portishead • 17km from center

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16.3km from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Haybow Farm Accommodation

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Portishead • 15.3km from center

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16.3km from the beach

Usk Way by Tŷ SA

Entire Apartment

Newport • 17km from center

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Beechwood House, by Ty SA - Luxury home perfect for ICC Celtic Manor & Llanfrechfa Hospital

16.5km from the beach

7 Good

Beechwood House, by Ty SA - Luxury home perfect for ICC Celtic Manor & Llanfrechfa Hospital

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Portishead • 17.2km from center

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16.6km from the beach

2 bedroom home, sleeps 4, Newport, junction 24, M4

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Portishead • 17.3km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.1 (Good)

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Localities

Nearest

Portishead • 1.1km

Transport

Airport

BRS • 12.6km

Bus Station

Bus Station (Bay 12) • 13.2km

Train Station

Avonmouth • 5.5km

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Average Reviews rating

6.8 Good

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Average Reviews rating

6.8 Good

Sandra Twaddell

10 Exceptional

The beach isn't really people territory, there is a walk but much of it is soft muddy grassland, perfect for dogs and birdwatching. However there is a fabulous park across the road with masses of amenities for children in the play area and skate park. Fish and chips, cafe, very pretty lake with water fowl and public loo which costs 20p.

Z T

10 Exceptional

Pretty and clean beach Note: if you are planning to have a camp fire or bbq there it is not allowed

AsabaYT

8 Very good

Perfect for dog walks. The beach is an estuary beach and so you don’t really get sand, much more mud and rocky beach backed by some grass and salt marsh, adjacent to the beach is a 100-year-old artificial lake and a small park. On a clear day, you get some good views over to the south Wales coast. There's a car park and restrooms available for use. Plenty of benches to seat on

Vee Kendall

10 Exceptional

Beautiful watching the sunset from there. Feels so tranquil and peaceful. There is a lake and a kids playground across from it and a lido (but we didnt go there as it was closed)

Mandie H

10 Exceptional

Great place to take the kids. Free parking. Loads to do pedal around the pond in a flamingo! Trampolines for the kids, feed the ducks, a big play park and skate park. Wander along the front and try the out door gym equipment. There's also a Lido (Something we may try next time!) You could fill a whole day here. The cafe was very good for lunch and reasonably priced.

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Portishead Beach?

The Portishead Beach is mostly covered with rocks. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is rocky, so special footwear is highly recommended.

What are the key activities at Portishead Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Portishead Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Portishead Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is very rocky, so it is highly recommended to use special shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Portishead Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

So the overall recommendation of the Portishead Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Portishead Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with rocks and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Portishead Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Portishead Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

What are the key audiences of Portishead Beach?

Portishead Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Beachgoers with pets

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Portishead Beach?

The bar is located right on the Portishead Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.The Windmill Inn, Portishead is the closest place located 600 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Portishead Beach?

There are 215 places to stay in the Portishead Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Portishead Beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Portishead Beach from parking?

The Portishead Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

What is the best time of the year to visit Portishead Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Portishead Beach is July. Its average value reaches 21°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 17°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 8°C and water 10°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Portishead Beach (North Somerset) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Portishead Beach (North Somerset) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Portishead Beach for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.