Supermarkets in Gosport
Where to do your weekly shop across the borough
Gosport has a reasonable selection of supermarkets for a borough of its size, though the range is not as wide as you might find in Fareham or Portsmouth. The main options cover the budget end through to the mid-range, and most areas of the borough have something within a short drive or bus ride.
The largest store is the Tesco Extra on Forton Road, near the Brockhurst roundabout. This is a full-size supermarket with a wide range of groceries, clothing, household goods, and a pharmacy. It has a large car park and is open long hours. For many Gosport residents, this is the default weekly shop. The store is busy at weekends and during school holidays, so early mornings tend to be quieter.
Aldi has a store on Fareham Road in the north of the borough, close to the Rowner area. It draws shoppers from across Gosport looking for lower prices on staple items. The car park is small relative to the store's popularity, so parking can be tight at peak times. A second Aldi opened on the former Brockhurst Gate site, giving residents in the central part of the borough a closer option.
Lidl operates a store on Willis Road in the town centre. It is a compact store but carries the standard Lidl range and is convenient for people living in central Gosport or arriving by bus. The bakery section at the front is popular.
The Co-op has several smaller stores dotted around the borough. There are branches in Alverstoke, Lee-on-the-Solent, Elson, and Bridgemary, among other locations. These are useful for top-up shops and essentials, though they are more expensive for a full weekly shop compared with the larger chains. The Co-op on Stoke Road in Alverstoke is well used by the local community.
For convenience stores, there are plenty of independent shops and chains like Spar and One Stop scattered across the residential areas. The Nisa Local and Premier stores in various neighbourhoods serve those who need something quickly without driving to the main supermarkets.
Iceland has a store on the High Street, which is useful for frozen goods and budget shopping. It sits within the main shopping area and is accessible on foot from the bus station.
Notably absent from Gosport are Sainsbury's, Asda, Waitrose, and Morrisons. For these, residents need to travel to Fareham, where Sainsbury's and Asda both have large stores, or across to Portsmouth. This is a common source of complaint among locals, particularly those who prefer Sainsbury's or want the range of a larger Asda. The lack of a Waitrose reflects the demographic profile of the borough more than anything else.
Online grocery delivery covers Gosport well. Tesco, Sainsbury's, and Asda all deliver to local postcodes, and Ocado also serves the area. For those without a car, delivery is often the most practical way to access the full range of a supermarket not physically present in the borough.
In Lee-on-the-Solent, the main option is the Co-op on the High Street, supplemented by a few independent shops. Residents of Lee who want a big supermarket drive to Fareham or into Gosport proper.