South Street

Street guide, Portchester

A short street running south from Castle Street into the older part of Portchester. South Street has a handful of period properties including some attractive cottages, and it connects the castle area with the residential streets beyond. The street is narrow and quiet, with a village character that reflects its age and its proximity to the historic core. Most visitors to the castle walk past the top of South Street without turning into it, which preserves its tranquil feel. The houses here are varied in age and style, from older stone and brick cottages to later additions, and the street has a slightly tucked-away quality that residents appreciate.