Hotwalls Studios

A gem of a place right by the beach. There are some super talented artists & makers in the studios which are always open on the first Sunday of each month but you can also be lucky & catch them open at other times. Lovely coffee/cake/lunch in The Canteen although often quite busy and if so, you can grab a fabulous coffee at Baffled Coffee. Hot Walls Studios also host 3 fantastic Creative Markets during the year- Spring, Summer & Christmas - highly recommended and a great way to support handmade & local businesses.

The number one go to place for arts crafts and culture. Especially on the 3rd Sunday of each month when all the studios and the square tower and round tower are open at the same time, ensuring you get to see everything on offer. Studio 13 offers free taster sessions of marbling and Turkish Ebru and sells amazing pure silk scarves, cards and originals. The canteen does fantastic food and coffee and the beach is brilliant, overall the whole place is the best kept secret in Hampshire, the perfect destination for families, young, old and everything in between!

An inspiring place for anyone who appreciates art and creativity. Tucked within historic fortifications, these working studios give you a glimpse into the process behind the finished pieces. You can watch artists at work, ask questions and even pick up something unique to take home. The atmosphere is friendly and open, and being right by the water adds to its charm. It is a space that feels both historic and modern, which makes its strong online reviews very well deserved.

Went to the artisan market at Hotwalls today and have to say we thoroughly enjoyed it.. It was a hot day so we thought parking might be an issue but with a blue badge you can park right outside. If the market is on accessibility is great but not much good if it's not. The artists are really helpful though and will do their best to assist. We purchased all sorts! From a beautiful decorated skull to a necklace. There were some brilliant singers when we went so that added to the wonderful atmosphere. It could do with more seating and a way to access the sea view by wheelchair but if you are able bodied you'll have some stunning views of Portsmouth harbour mouth. It's amazing to stand at the Hotwalls and think about the centuries of history.

Hotwalls Beach, located behind The Hotwalls Studios Arts & Crafts charming boutique under arch gift shops, is a Lovely little pebble beach hidden away between historic armourments. As the name suggests it can often feel 5° above the actual temperature 🌡 due to environment and location. A lovely place to sunbath, chill, read a book... Weekend summer eves can get a bit lively, noisier, with groups of the younger generation coming to Hangout, BBQ's, Parties etc. But all in all a lovely place to while away the hours...🏖☆☆☆☆

Great walk, nice pebble beach, amazing craft shops with fine arts and jewellery. Lovely café too and a couple pubs further along. Definitely recommended!

Lovely area, lots of history, nice place to relax, plenty of parking and not too pricy (free for disabled), a couple of shops and a nicw walk along the walls themselves!