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Things to do in Emsworth
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Go for a walk to enjoy the history and rich heritage
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Stop for a cup of tea in one of the five cafes
u Have a good meal in one of the five restaurants
u Have a drink and a bite to eat in one of the nine pubs
uGet a hair cut in one of ten hairdressers
u Follow the Heritage Trail
u Do the shopping
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Visit the museum
www.emsworthmuseum.co.uk
u Sail on "The Terror" (Emsworth's last remaining oyster boat - restored in 2006 hwww.emsworthheritageproject.org.uk ) and/or take a trip round the harbour on "Solar Heritage; both are owned and managed by Chichester Harbour Conservancy www.conservancy.co.uk .
Details of Sailing on The Terror in 2008
Near By
Broadmarsh
A coastal wilderness with footpaths connecting Langstone and Hayling Island to
Farlington Marshes Nature Reserve.
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.
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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
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
Quality Assured Visitor Attraction status.
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.
Further a field
Portsmouth offers shopping opportunities, perhaps at the new development of Gun Wharf Quay where
you can also see the
construction of Portsmouth's Millennium Tower due to be completed in 2005, sadly
five years late and now renamed
The Spinnaker Tower. Historical attractions abound and include The
Historic Naval Dockyard,
Charles Dickens'
Birth Place and The
D-
Day Museum on Southsea seafront. Portsmouth also has a
ferry port with frequent and regular sailings
to the ports of Normandy, Brittany and Santander in Spain. For a comprehensive
list of Portsmouth's attractions check out:
Portsmouth&world class waterfront.
Chichester is
a city with a rich historical and cultural heritage ranging from its
ancient cathedral to the twentieth century
Festival
Theatre. The City Museum provides an insight into the history
of the city and the surrounding area of West Sussex. Nearby are the
Tangmere Military Aviation Museum and
The Roman Palace at Fishbourne, the finest
example of a Roman Villa in the UK. Chichester is also the home of The
Royal Military Police
whose head quarters are located in the northern outskirts of the city. For a
comprehensive list of Chichester's attractions check out:
Chichester Web .
The South Downs -
spend a day at the races at
Goodwood ,visit a country house at
Uppark, stroll around the grounds at
Stansted Park, view the extensive gardens at
West
Dean or visit the unique
Weald
and Downland Museum at Singleton. These are just some of the
attractions that can be found nearby.
Havant Borough Visitor Information Centre
Central Beachlands, 7 Seafront, Hayling Island PO11 OAG
Tel: 023 9246 7111 Fax: 023 9246 5626