The Gazebo Garden in Havant Town Centre
Havant Gazebo was built in the late 18th Century (1779 is
stamped on the weather vane) by William Lellyet who at the time
owned the house that stood on the site of the present 23&25
East Street, and would originally have looked out onto the Manor
House and its grounds and the Fair Field (remembered in the names
of Fairfield Road and school).
Eventually separated from the main house and surrounded by
development, the Gazebo became neglected and fell into disrepair.
In 1982 its condition was perilous and the Bosmere Hundred Society
organised the restoration of the walls and roof.
Towards the end of 1989 the car park around the Gazebo was
constructed and the opportunity taken to build a walled area
attached to the building. Within this area a small garden has been
created based on an 18th Century design. The flowers and shrubs
represent the types used during this period.
A higher resolution plan can be downloaded
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You can find the Gazebo behind the Bear Hotel in the
Pallant Car Park. From the Town Centre Crossroads by St Faiths
Church, walk north up North Street and take a right into the
Pallant (just before Waitrose) Keep walking east and take another
right into the Car Park. (Route shown with blue line below)
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The Gazebo is normally open to the public when the weather is
fine between 10am and 4pm during July August and September. It is
unlocked each day by a local volunteer. If you require particular
access please contact the Urban Design and Landscape team at Civic
Offices on 023 92446 539 where we hold a key.
The volunteers that help keep the Garden maintained are lead by
local residents. If you would like to know more about the group
please contact the Urban Design and Landscape team at policy.design@havant.gov.uk .
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