Hythe Pier

Hythe Pier is a landing structure in Hythe that stretches across Southampton Water, connecting visitors with wooden boardwalks and steel supports. The structure houses a railway and ferry services that operate across the water.

The structure was built in 1881 and marked the beginning of transport connections between Hythe and Southampton across the water. A narrow-gauge railway was added later to improve operations on the pier.

The pier serves as a central transportation hub where the community connects by rail and ferry services across Southampton Water. People use it daily as a natural meeting point between land and sea.

Visitors can walk along the pier and reach it by public transport or private vehicle, with parking available near the entrance. Regular ferry services provide water transport, making it easy to plan a visit around local schedules.

A narrow-gauge electric railway runs along the southern edge using locomotives adapted from World War I equipment. This unusual system visibly blends military history with everyday transport in a way that catches visitors by surprise.

Location: Hythe and Dibden

Part of: Hythe Pier, Railway and Ferry

Address: Prospect Place, Hythe, SO45 6AG

GPS coordinates: 50.87276,-1.39631

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:22