Daedalus Waterfront

14/09/2026

Have you got a story to share?

We’re creating a series of short films that tell the story of Daedalus Waterfront, from its aviation and naval roots, through years of quiet, to its rebirth as a vibrant place to live, work and belong.

To do that properly, we need the voices that actually shaped it.

If you have a memory, a moment, a perspective, or a personal connection to Daedalus, as a resident, worker, business owner, historian, neighbour or simply someone who cares, we’d love you to share it here. Your story helps us honour the past while capturing the heritage we’re creating right now.

Please complete the below and any questions please get in touch with Annelies James on [email protected]

https://forms.gle/jvo1YKpazUURLSgB9

Visit daedaluswaterfront.co.uk to find out more about this development project.

10/06/2026

Two new stories are now live on the Daedalus Waterfront website 💻

Fifty Years On: A Return to Daedalus and Daedalus Shaped Lee: One Man's Story of Hovercraft, History and the Future of the Waterfront.

Read both at the link below ⬇
https://daedaluswaterfront.co.uk/our-stories/

03/06/2026

Alan shares the importance of passing heritage onto the younger generations to come, alongside his thoughts on the impact that Daedalus Waterfront's vision will have on his local community.

27/05/2026

Creating a place designed for people, at every stage of life.

We’re committed to shaping a community within Lee West that not only respects its history, but builds a future people can feel proud to be part of. A place to live, work, and connect. Daedalus Waterfront is a place where wellbeing, sustainability, and opportunity are built in from the ground up ⚒

Here’s what that means in practice:
A thriving mixed-age, mixed-use community
Protecting and celebrating the site’s unique heritage
Jobs, apprenticeships, and opportunities alongside new homes
Restoring and enhancing the natural environment
Native and coastal planting to support wildlife and biodiversity
Homes designed for low-carbon living and built to last
Walkable neighbourhoods and cycle-friendly streets
Sustainable transport options embedded throughout
EV charging points to support electric vehicles
Solar energy integrated wherever possible

This is more than development, it’s about creating a place that works for local people, now and for generations to come.

20/05/2026

Local voices help us tell the story of Daedalus Waterfront.

From its aviation and naval roots, through years of quiet, to its rebirth as a vibrant place to live, work and belong, we have created a series of short films.

Here we have local resident, Nick, sharing his thoughts on what it’s like to live within the Lee-on-the-Solent community and the future of Daedalus Waterfront.

13/05/2026

For decades, Daedalus was a thriving part of Lee West, a place where people once proudly lived and worked.

After standing empty behind hoarding for almost 30 years, it's exciting to see plans to bring new life back to these buildings once again. By creating new homes and opportunities to work, this regeneration celebrates and rejuvenates the site's history while reflecting the heritage, pride, and community spirit that have always defined the surrounding area.

06/05/2026

Working in partnership is at the heart of our vision for Daedalus Waterfront.

Our first delivery partnership with Blanchard Wells Ltd marks an exciting step forward, bringing together a shared focus on creating jobs, supporting skills and training through their work with CETC, and investing in the future of the area.

This collaboration will deliver a state-of-the-art manufacturing and office facility, helping to create opportunity and restore pride within the community.

30/04/2026

We’re proud to support the incredible volunteers at the Hovercraft Museum 👏🏼

To celebrate their well-deserved shortlisting for a national Museums + Heritage Award, we’re sponsoring a ticket so one of their dedicated team can attend the ceremony.

A wonderful way to recognise the huge impact The Hovercraft Museum make in preserving and sharing this unique piece of heritage.

Find out more in the original post below ⬇️

We’re delighted to have been shortlisted for a national Museums + Heritage Award!
The nomination was submitted by a team of professional heritage specialists who praised the volunteers of the Hovercraft Museum for their dedication and achievements.

More details of the nomination in the link below.

https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/your-world/volunteers-at-the-hovercraft-museum-shortlisted-for-national-museums-heritage-award-7984192?fbclid=IwdGRjcARfSCpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xNzM4NDc2NDI2NzAzNzAAAR5FQh8WDkyhR_yK3Mp3GoMowKLUGqT3J3R4yVck4Bklcix9GQ_naD2vEdf8dw_aem_RzhZ7S7AYzRvgsZ723Dzdg

29/04/2026

A brilliant (and breezy!) afternoon with the fantastic members of Lee-on-the-Solent Bowls Club 🌊

We were proud to unveil the club’s new uniforms for the season, sponsored by Daedalus Waterfront, a wonderful moment that reflects a much bigger commitment to community, heritage, and connection.

A highlight was meeting members with deep ties to HMS Daedalus and hearing their stories, a powerful reminder of why preserving this legacy matters.

To a season of community, connection, and continued local pride.

To read more about our afternoon with Lee-on-the-Solent Bowling Club visit our blog ⬇️

https://daedaluswaterfront.co.uk/lee-on-the-solent-bowls-club-to-unveil-this-seasons-new-uniforms/

22/04/2026

A vision taking shape, one phase at a time.

We’re creating a mixed-use, mixed-age community designed to bring homes and opportunities forward together, shaping a place with real character, connection, and long-term value. Thoughtfully designed green spaces, open landscapes, and shared outdoor areas will bring people together and create somewhere to truly feel proud of.

Here’s what that looks like:
270 new homes of mixed type and tenure (including 10% affordable)
76 contemporary homes within restored heritage buildings
240 local jobs created on-site
£118m in social and economic value to local economy over 10 years
5 acres of new public and green spaces
£250k invested into supporting the Hovercraft Museum

A place rooted in history, designed for modern living and built for the future of the local community.