Summer is well and truly here in Hampshire, with many flocking to the South East to enjoy the hot weather.
With the sunny skies set to continue for the foreseeable future, it is important to know where the best ice cream parlour is to grab a traditional 99 with a flake or your favourite flavour of homemade ice cream in Portsmouth and Hampshire.
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If your ice cream craving is taking over this summer, we've compiled together a list of some of the best ice cream parlours across the area to cool you down during the heatwave.
Make sure to click through the whole gallery to see what’s on offer!
1. Café in the Park, Landport
The Society of St James' Café in the Park, in Victoria Park, has a rating of 4.7 out of five from 156 reviews on Google. Photo: The Society of St James
2. Flintstones Tearooms, Emsworth
Flintstones Tearooms, on South Street, has a rating of 4.6 out of five from 335 reviews on Google. Photo: Google Maps
3. Southsea Beach Café, Southsea
Southsea Beach Café, on Eastney Esplanade, has a rating of 4.5 out of five from 2,534 reviews on Google. Photo: JPI Media
4. Virdee’s Ice Cream and Pizza Parlour, Hayling Island
Virdee's Ice Cream and Pizza Parlour, on Rails Lane, has a rating of 4.5 out of five from 191 reviews on Google. Photo: Google Maps