Great Salterns

Book Tickets Online

About

In the 17th and 18th Centuries this area was dominated by extensive salt workings and was a major supplier of sea salt to the Royal Navy. Now it's part of a golf course, but the lake itself and the surrounding areas are particularly interesting. It is a pleasant 7-hectare area of open grassland and scrub.

The lake is fringed by substantial reed beds which are a nationally threatened and declining habitat. It is also home to a variety of birds and, in the summer months, butterflies too. Over 100 moths, including some rare species have been recorded here. Skylarks, warblers, Stonechats and Dartford Warblers can also be seen.

The site is an important link to several ‘green’ areas along Portsea Island’s eastern coast.

Book Tickets

Map & Directions

Great Salterns

Type:Picnic Site

Great Salterns, Burrfields Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 5HH
Close window

Call direct on:

Tel+44 023 9282 2251

Opening Times

Open Christmas
Open New Year

What's Nearby

  1. Portsmouth boasts two 18 hole golf courses available for pay and play, with visitors…

    0.27 miles away
  2. Baffins Pond (at 4.35 hectares) is home to a host of wild fowl and ducks, as well as…

    0.44 miles away
  3. On the stunning shores of Langstone Harbour, ASC Portsmouth offers a wide range of…

    0.88 miles away
  1. Pure Art BJJ offers friendly and enjoyable classes, teaching the martial art of Brazilian…

    0.94 miles away
  2. Gym 01 maintains an environment in which anybody can train, free of judgement and…

    1.2 miles away
  3. Exciting Escapes bring the thrilling world of escape room adventures to Portsmouth - for…

    1.22 miles away
  4. St Mary's has been described as the finest Victorian building in Hampshire. Designed just…

    1.23 miles away
  5. This new centre has been set up to display artefacts, reproduction exhibits and…

    1.25 miles away
  6. A purpose-built play and party centre for toddlers through to 12-year olds.

    1.3 miles away
  7. Fratton Park is home of Portsmouth Football Club.

    1.32 miles away
  8. Milton Park offers five, full-size tennis courts, free to use all year round.

    1.35 miles away
  9. An eighty-hectare site surrounding the fortifications of Hilsea Lines ancient monument,…

    1.43 miles away
  10. Whether you are an aspiring Wimbledon champion, or just fancy a fun game, Portsmouth…

    1.44 miles away
  11. Fight zombies, escape ancient ruins or drive a lotus around Silverstone at Player Ready…

    1.47 miles away
  12. Zingers is Portsmouth's first indoor UV adventure golf course.

    1.5 miles away
  13. A 14-mile Langstone Harbour Waterside Walk can be enjoyed, starting from Ferry Point…

    1.52 miles away
Previous Next

Don't Miss