June / July 2026

Welcome to the June/July edition of Southsea Lifestyle, your guide to enjoying summer by the sea. As the sunshine returns and our beautiful seafront comes alive, there’s no better time to make the most of everything Southsea has to offer.

Olympic swimmer Katy Sexton shares a thoughtful feature on water safety, confidence and parenting in our waterfront city, offering practical advice for families enjoying time by the sea and in the pool (p.29).

We then celebrate Southsea’s vibrant food scene with James Donougher from Pompey Foodie, highlighting some of the best places to dine outdoors this summer (p.32). For history enthusiasts, we look back at the Battle of Southsea, uncovering stories from Southsea’s past (p.37).

We’re also delighted to introduce the first in our new regular City Garden feature, written by Martyn Cox (p.38), alongside a recycling feature by Claire Bellet exploring simple ways we can all help keep Southsea cleaner and greener (p.42).

With festival season nearly here, don’t miss your chance to win tickets to Victorious Festival. One lucky winner will enjoy one of the UK’s best-loved summer festivals right here on our seafront. Turn to page 45 to enter.

Whether you’re strolling along the promenade, relaxing on the Common or simply enjoying the coastal atmosphere, we hope this edition inspires you to make the most of Southsea this summer.

Zirrinia Austin
Editor

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