# Lee-on-the-Solent

> A comprehensive community guide to Lee-on-the-Solent, Gosport, Hampshire.

Lee-on-the-Solent is a seaside town in the borough of Gosport, Hampshire, England. It sits on the Solent coast five miles west of Portsmouth, facing the Isle of Wight. Originally developed as a Victorian seaside resort in 1884, it grew around its seafront promenade, the Royal Naval Air Station HMS Daedalus, and the iconic Lee Tower (demolished 1971). Today it is home to the world's largest hovercraft collection, an active sailing club, and a High Street of independent shops.

## Key Facts

- Location: Solent coast, Hampshire, England
- Borough: Gosport
- Postcode: PO13
- Population: approximately 11,000
- Coordinates: 50.8010N, 1.2020W
- Founded: 1884 as a planned seaside resort

## Pages

- Home: https://www.leeonthesolent.com - News and updates
- About: https://www.leeonthesolent.com/about - Community guide
- History: https://www.leeonthesolent.com/history - Timeline 1884 to present
- HMS Daedalus: https://www.leeonthesolent.com/hms-daedalus - Aviation heritage
- Lee Tower: https://www.leeonthesolent.com/lee-tower - Lost Art Deco landmark
- Waterfront: https://www.leeonthesolent.com/waterfront - Beach, promenade, sailing
- Hovercraft Museum: https://www.leeonthesolent.com/hovercraft-museum - Visitor guide
- High Street: https://www.leeonthesolent.com/high-street - Shops, cafes, restaurants
- Things to Do: https://www.leeonthesolent.com/things-to-do - Activities and events
- Getting Here: https://www.leeonthesolent.com/getting-here - Transport and directions
- Streets: https://www.leeonthesolent.com/streets - Street directory
- Areas: https://www.leeonthesolent.com/areas - Neighbourhood guide

## Full Reference

For detailed information, see: https://www.leeonthesolent.com/llms-full.txt