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!
5. Ice Cream Emporium
The Ice Cream Emporium, on South Parade Pier, has a 4.5 rating out of five from 89 reviews on Google. Photo: Google Maps
6. Bluebird Café, Lee-on-the-Solent
Bluebird Café, on Marine Parade, has a rating of 4.3 out of five from 961 reviews on Google. Photo: JPIMedia
7. Scoops Gelato, Landport
Scoops Gelato, on Commercial Road, has a rating of 4.2 out of five from 443 reviews on Google. Photo: David George
8. Coffee Cup, Eastney
The Coffee Cup, on Eastney Esplanade, has a rating of 4.2 out of five from 2,186 reviews on Google. Photo: Google Maps