Havant is in Hampshire.
Havant, or Hamafunta to give it is old name, used to be known for parchment, glove making and watercress.
- The Spring Arts and Heritage Centre, The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre 56 East Street Havant Hampshire PO9 1BS (from Havant proceed east along East Street, about a 5-minute walk, +44 23 9247 2700. Art exhibitions, a variety of shows and music. Occasional art and music courses. The centre also incorporates Havant museum with its local collections.
- Leigh Park Gardens. A free-to-enter woodland and lakeside walk with a folly, the remains of Staunton Country House, and a stables cafe. free.
- Staunton Farm, Staunton Farm, Middle Park Way Havant PO9 5HB (follow the B2149 Petersfield Road north from Havant and turn left just before the end of the dual carriageway the farm car park is on the left; or take the Stagecoach 21 Bus, +44 23 9245 3405. A 1830s-style ornamental farm with a selection of farm and other animals with an ornamental garden and glasshouses.
The Spring Arts and Heritage Centre, The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre 56 East Street Havant Hampshire PO9 1BS (from Havant proceed east along East Street, about a 5-minute walk, +44 23 9247 2700. Art exhibitions, a variety of shows and music. Occasional art and music courses. The centre also incorporates Havant museum with its local collections.
Leigh Park Gardens. A free-to-enter woodland and lakeside walk with a folly, the remains of Staunton Country House, and a stables cafe. free.
Staunton Farm, Staunton Farm, Middle Park Way Havant PO9 5HB (follow the B2149 Petersfield Road north from Havant and turn left just before the end of the dual carriageway the farm car park is on the left; or take the Stagecoach 21 Bus, +44 23 9245 3405. A 1830s-style ornamental farm with a selection of farm and other animals with an ornamental garden and glasshouses.
- Farlington Marshes. Explore an important wildlife nature reserve of grazing ground of lagoons and pools notable for a number of wading and wildfowl species.
- Hayling Billy Heritage and Activity Trail. Part of Cycle Route 22 the Heritage Trail follows the old Hayling Billy Line to West Town on Hayling Island via 'The Spring' Arts Center and the Ship Inn at Langstone.
- Bingo, Crown Bingo, Somborne drive, Leigh Park Havant PO9 5AN (take B2149 from Havant and turn left for Leigh Park shopping centre; or take 23 or 39 bus to Park Parade, +44 2392 476321. Friendly Bingo & Social Club on site of old bowling alley.
Farlington Marshes. Explore an important wildlife nature reserve of grazing ground of lagoons and pools notable for a number of wading and wildfowl species.
Hayling Billy Heritage and Activity Trail. Part of Cycle Route 22 the Heritage Trail follows the old Hayling Billy Line to West Town on Hayling Island via 'The Spring' Arts Center and the Ship Inn at Langstone.
Bingo, Crown Bingo, Somborne drive, Leigh Park Havant PO9 5AN (take B2149 from Havant and turn left for Leigh Park shopping centre; or take 23 or 39 bus to Park Parade, +44 2392 476321. Friendly Bingo & Social Club on site of old bowling alley.
The town centre has been recently supplemented by a retail park in Solent Way.
- Street Market, West Street. Tu Sa 9AM-3PM. A street market is held in the pedestrian precinct every Tuesday and Saturday.
Street Market, West Street. Tu Sa 9AM-3PM. A street market is held in the pedestrian precinct every Tuesday and Saturday.
- Chef Sam @ 33, Denvilles House, 33 Emsworth Road, PO9 2SN (take the Emsworth Road from Havant, +2392 492280. Fine dining menu from local suppliers.
- Heidi's Patisserie, 34 North Street, +44 23 9248 2531. Daily 7:30AM-4:30PM. Pastisserie with coffee shop supplied from family-run local bakery on Hayling Island.
Chef Sam @ 33, Denvilles House, 33 Emsworth Road, PO9 2SN (take the Emsworth Road from Havant, +2392 492280. Fine dining menu from local suppliers.
Heidi's Patisserie, 34 North Street, +44 23 9248 2531. Daily 7:30AM-4:30PM. Pastisserie with coffee shop supplied from family-run local bakery on Hayling Island.
- The Old House at Home, 2 South Street, Havant, PO9 1DA, +44 2392 483464. A 17th-century public house with atmosphere and beer garden.
The Old House at Home, 2 South Street, Havant, PO9 1DA, +44 2392 483464. A 17th-century public house with atmosphere and beer garden.