Portishead Beach near Bristol

Porthishead beach, is on the north Somerset coast within the Severn Estuary, just five miles from Bristol. Sugar Loaf beach is probably the best beach backed by the Portishead Sailing Club. You also have Black Nore beach, which has a lighthouse and the main beach (Woodhill Bay) which lies further north east which has seafront parking.

Portishead Town

Portihead town has both a marina and Portishead’s Open Air Pool.

Portishead Open Air Pool

Sitting on Portishead seafront, the Portishead Open Air Pool is an outdoor swimming pool which is heated throughout the summer season from April to September.

Food and Drink Options

There are a number of local food and drink options including Café Lido and the Windmill Inn pub.

Accommodation options

There are a number of local hotels and self catering places to stay.

Ibis Portishead

Best Western Walton Park Hotel

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Blue Anchor Bay

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Burnham-on-Sea Beach

Burnham-on-Sea Beach is mainly a sandy beach with its famous pier just a few short steps away with a selection of shops and cafes nearby. Dogs are banned from this beach all year round.

Minehead Beach

Minehead beach, also known as The Strand, is a wide expanse of sand and shingle with a variety of rock pools.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Portishead have a beach?

The pebbly beach sits at the end of the marina and includes all normal facilities including toilets, cafes and car parks.

Is Portishead posh?

Portishead has been previously rated as one of the top most desirable 'suburbs' to live in, by a major estate agents.

What is Portishead known for?

Portishead is an English band that was formed in 1991 in Bristol and are known as one of the first pioneers of trip hop music. The band named themselves after the after the nearby town.