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Southsea Common
The common was bought from the War Departmeent in 1922.
The area is adjacent to the popular seafront promenade and beach, which is ideal for kite flying, picnics and informal ball games. Facilities also include a children's play area, beach volleyball courts, tennis, pitch and putt and a skate park.
There are many paths including the Ladies Mile which is flanked by attractive spring bulbs. Some of the mature trees date from 1910.
Southsea Common was awarded Warburton's Best Picnic Spot in the South East in 2008, 2009 and 2010.
The area is adjacent to the popular seafront promenade and beach, which is ideal for kite flying, picnics and informal ball games. Facilities also include a children's play area, beach volleyball courts, tennis, pitch and putt and a skate park.
There are many paths including the Ladies Mile which is flanked by attractive spring bulbs. Some of the mature trees date from 1910.
Southsea Common was awarded Warburton's Best Picnic Spot in the South East in 2008, 2009 and 2010.
by N Chadwick
Created: Sun, 25 Jan 2015, Updated: Mon, 4 Feb 2019
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