Stokes Bay Beach - Hampshire Coast

Visit Stokes Bay Beach

South-west facing Stokes Bay is a shingle beach in Gosport, on the Hampshire coast.

This is a family friendly location, with the Gosport Splash Park on the seafront, ideal for young children. Next door is a restaurant and the local sailing club.

You can swim at Stokes Bay beach, and watersports are popular here too.

On the western end of the beach, is the Diving Museum and the No2 Battery. Definitely worth a visit.

Heading in the other direction, to the eastern end of the beach and you will find the Stokes Bay Angling Club as well as a public slipway for boats. There is a carpark and toilets here.

Keep on walking to get to the imposing Grade II gun battery, Fort Gilkicker. It is derelict and fenced off, but you can walk all the way around. This abandoned fort has an interesting history and would make a fabulous venue or apartments, if developed.

This beach is …

Shingle
Family friendly
Great for watersports

What to see and do

Visit the Diving Museum
Windsurfing
Kayaking
Paddleboarding
Explore Gosport

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Places to stay

Self catering apartments

Holiday accommodation near this beach

Have a great day out by the coast

Getting To Stokes Bay Beach

Beach Location

Lifeboat Lane Stokes Bay Gosport, Hampshire PO12 2TR

Parking

Nearest Train

Farnham Station

The nerest station to Stokes Bay is Fareham and you can take the bus (X5) to the beach.

Map of Stokes Bay Beach

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Stokes Bay Beach Dogs Policy

Dogs are banned from 1 May to 30 September in the main family section by the central car park.

Restrictions from the main pebble beach to the lifeboat station, but can walk the beach at the east end of the Bay towards Gilkicker.

Plenty of space, plus park walks for dogs who like variety.

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Coastal attractions in Stokes Bay.

Coastal attractions, places of interest and entertainment on Stokes Bay beach front.

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The Diving Museum

The UK’s only museum dedicated to diving. This unique attraction makes for an interesting visit. Learn about the history of underwater exploration and its connection to the area.

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Solent Springs Adventure Golf

Fun miniature golf course, close to the beach. A great place to spend the afternoon.

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Gosport Splash Park

Fun for the kids. A family friendly attraction. Free children’s play area close to the beach. Open from 10am – 7pm daily.

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Fort Gilkicker

This historical landmark looks out over the sea at the end of the beach.

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This part of the Hampshire coast is ideal for sailing and watersports.

Stokes Bay Sailing Club

Learn to sail at Stokes Bay, at this friendly local sailing club.

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Grab a bite to eat on the beach front.

Pebbles Fish And Wine Bar

Seafront restaurant serving a menu of locally-sourced, dishes and tapas in modern, glass-fronted bistro with terrace and seaviews.

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beautiful beach on South West England coast

What’s On along the Coast

Throughout the year there are a series of events and festivals taking place along the Coast in 2026. Find out What’s On from food festivals to cultural and sporting events.

Get active on the beach

Find the best beaches for water sports. Learn to kitesurf, surf or sail at schools around the UK. Lessons are available to suit all abilities.