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Where to go ... in the Borough
The Borough of Havant is where the countryside meets the
seashore. It is an environment for all seasons. There are cool
shady forests or coastal paths with sea breezes to keep you cool,
or you may prefer walking along the beach with the sand between
your toes. The autumn offers a chance to kick your way through
golden woodland leaves. In winter, snuggle into your favourite warm
jumper, take in some bracing sea air then find a cosy pub or tea
room to warm yourself. The spring offers rejuvenation everywhere
with lambs and an abundance of wild flowers in woodlands, and on
marshes and seashores.
Arts & Crafts
Many artists, attracted by the natural beauty of the area,
have settled here and there are some truly delightful scenes
in and around the Borough to capture in oils, watercolours or other
medium. And some of the local colleges offer short art and craft
courses or workshops too.
Broadmarsh
A coastal wilderness with footpaths connecting Langstone and
Hayling Island to Farlington Marshes Nature Reserve.
Community Subway
Emsworth Museum
North Street, Emsworth
Visit this local history museum to find out about Emsworths
literary connections with PG Wodehouse's novels. Also, pop in to
see what's in store for you in the temporary exhibitions
room.
Fort Purbrook
Portsdown Hill Road, Cosham
Tel: 023 9232 1223
Take in the panoramic views over the Langstone and Chichester
Harbour from this 19th Century hill fort. Join a guided
tour of the underground tunnels and stop at the café for
refreshment. Regular craft fairs offer a variety of
handcrafted souvenirs .
Funlands Fun Fair and Fun Factory
Seafront, Hayling Island
Tel: 023 9246 2820
Get soaked on the Log Flume, scared witless on the Cyclone Twist
and be prepared for an even rougher ride on the Rocky Mountain
Railroad! Come rain or shine the Fun Factory indoor adventure
playground is sure to keep the little ones happy!
Gazebo Garden
East Street, Havant
Hidden, but not quite forgotten. Havant's secret garden can be
found near the back of the Bear Hotel.
Great Copse
An area of woodland once part of the Staunton Estate, it is
now looked after by a local Conservation Group which aims to manage
it in a way beneficial to wildlife. Good walks beside the
stream
Havant Museum
East Street, Havant
Tel: 023 9245 1155
Discover the link between Havant and the Treaty of Versailles;
unearth the location of Roman remains; track down clues to solve
the mystery of why the Hayling Billy disappeared in a puff of
smoke; examine the workmanship that has gone into one of the
country's finest firearm collections and find out why the Borough
has such an unusual name!
Hayling Seaside Railway
Beachlands, Hayling Island
Tel: 023 9237 2427
Daily service during the summer, otherwise call the number
above.
The railway connects the popular funfair and amusements of
Beachlands with Eastoke Corner and its shops, pubs and cafes.
Running through areas of rare seaside plants and beside Hayling's
renowned "Blue Flag" beaches, the railway also boasts some of the
best views of the Solent and the Isle of Wight.
Lifeboat Station & Museum
Bracklesham Road, Hayling Island
Tel: 023 9246 5733
Open Wednesday (7-9pm) with lifeboat launch at 7.30pm plus Sundays
10.30-4pm
Park Wood
An important local woodland area between Waterlooville and
Cowplain, part of the ancient Forest of Bere which used to cover
the south of Hampshire, this wood has been cared for by the
'Friends of Park Wood' for a number of years and the hard work is
starting to show major benefits.
Pleasure Cruises
There are a number of pleasure cruise operators in the area,
and at various times throughout the year Portsmouth welcomes the
Waverley and Balmoral paddle steamers. Solent Enterprises puts on
special cruises too; including themed night entertainment cruises
and day trips up the river Hamble. There are also a number of
operators giving tours of Portsmouth and Chichester Harbour.
Portsdown Hill
A site of special scientific interest, this chalk ridge
affords splendid views over Langstone and Chichester Harbour and
out over The Solent towards the Isle of Wight. A volunteer group
helps Portsmouth City Council look after the wildlife interests on
the Hill
Staunton Country Park
Middle Park Way, Leigh Park Tel: 023
9245 3405
Take a walk in the gardens
landscaped by Capability Brown or have a picnic in the Country
Park. Meet pot-bellied pigs, pygmy goats and peacocks. Discover
tropical plant life in the fabulous glasshouses. Enjoy landscaped
gardens and lakeside follies, plus acres of woodland and parkland
enclosing Havant Forest and reaching out towards Rowlands Castle.
The Country Park has been awarded both VisitBritain VAQAS (Visitor
Attraction Quality Assurance service) Award status, and a
Green Flag, thus putting it amongst the top attractions in the
UK
.
Staunton Way
Walk from Langstone Harbour to the Queen Elizabeth Country
Park via Staunton Country Park, linking the Solent Way and
Wayfarers Way with the Hangers Way and the South Downs Way, in all
about 13 miles.
Southleigh Forest & Hollybank Woods
Recently acquired by Havant Borough
Council, the leafy woodland trails of this forest, North of
Emsworth, are great for either walking or cycling.
The Hayling Billy Leisure Trail
Access from Stoke, and Station Road, West Town
Tel: 023 9247 6411.
Once the old railway line between Havant and Hayling Island,
this coastal leisure trail is now used by walkers, cyclists and
horse riders alike.
The Hayling Ferry
The journey from Hayling to Portsmouth takes just a few
minutes with the Hayling Ferry. It is a passenger service only but
there is a space for bicycles. On the Portsmouth side, buses pick
up from Eastney; running through to Portsmouth City Centre and
to The Hard (for Gunwharf Quays and the Historic
Dockyard)