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 and 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.

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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)

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 or would like to know about the volunteers that help keep the garden maintained please contact the council:   Telephone: 023 9244 6539 Office hours: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday Email: policy.design@havant.gov.uk Visit: Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 2AX