Havant Guide

Practical guides and local knowledge

Everything you need to know about living in and visiting Havant. These guides are written with genuine local knowledge.

Food & Drink

• Restaurants in Havant
  Where to eat out in Hampshire's harbour market town
• Cafes in Havant
  Coffee shops and daytime eateries in the town
• Pubs in Havant
  Local pubs and drinking establishments in the town
• Takeaways in Havant
  Fish and chips, Indian, Chinese and more
• Sunday Lunch in Havant
  Roast dinners and weekend dining options
• Farm Shops and Local Produce near Havant
  Fresh food from Hampshire's farms and growers
• Breakfast Spots in Havant
  Early morning food and full English breakfasts
• Local Produce near Havant
  Hampshire and Sussex food and drink on the doorstep

Shopping

• Supermarkets in Havant
  Grocery shopping and food stores
• Shops in Havant
  High street shopping and everyday services
• Charity Shops in Havant
  Second-hand bargains and good causes

Transport

• Train Services from Havant
  Rail connections to London, Portsmouth and the south coast
• Bus Services in Havant
  Local bus routes and connections
• Cycling in Havant
  Routes, paths and two-wheeled transport
• Parking in Havant
  Car parks, charges and where to leave your vehicle
• Roads and Driving around Havant
  Main routes, traffic patterns and road connections
• Trains from Havant
  Rail services and connections from the town

Health

• GP Surgeries in Havant
  NHS general practice and primary care
• Dentists in Havant
  NHS and private dental care
• Mental Health Services in Havant
  Support, counselling and wellbeing resources
• Pharmacies in Havant
  Prescription services and health advice on the high street

Education

• Primary Schools in Havant
  Education for children aged four to eleven
• Secondary Schools in Havant
  Education for young people aged eleven to sixteen
• Havant and South Downs College
  Further education, A-levels and vocational training

Housing

• Housing Market in Havant
  Property prices, trends and where to live
• New Build Housing in Havant
  Development sites and new homes in the borough
• Renting in Havant
  The private rental market and tenants' options

Community

• Community Groups in Havant
  Voluntary organisations and local societies
• Churches and Places of Worship in Havant
  Religious communities and their role in town life
• Life in Leigh Park
  Community, challenges and the estate's evolving identity

Parks & Nature

• Staunton Country Park
  Woodland, parkland and open-air recreation
• Langstone Harbour and Wildlife
  Birdwatching, conservation and harbour ecology
• Parks and Green Spaces in Havant
  Public open spaces, playgrounds and recreation grounds
• Gardening in Havant
  Allotments, garden centres and growing your own
• Dog Walking in Havant
  Routes, parks and the best places to walk your dog

Sports

• Football in Havant
  Local clubs, grassroots and the non-league game
• Cricket in Havant
  Local clubs and the summer game
• Running in Havant
  Parkrun, clubs and routes for runners
• Swimming in Havant
  Pools, open water and aquatic activities

Culture

• The Spring Arts and Heritage Centre
  Live performance, exhibitions and cultural life

History

• Local History of Havant
  From Roman springs to modern market town
• Warblington Castle and Medieval History
  The Countess of Salisbury, the castle and the ancient church
• The Hayling Billy Railway
  The branch line, its closure and the trail that replaced it
• The Springs of Havant
  The natural water sources that gave the town its name

Environment

• Recycling and Waste Collection in Havant
  Bin collections, recycling centres and waste management
• Flooding and Coastal Risk in Havant
  Tidal flooding, surface water and climate adaptation
• Air Quality in Havant
  Pollution monitoring, traffic emissions and clean air

Services

• Libraries in Havant
  Books, digital access and community resources
• Post Office Services in Havant
  Mail, parcels and counter services
• Tradespeople and Home Services in Havant
  Plumbers, electricians, builders and local trades
• Vets in Havant
  Veterinary care for pets and animals
• Estate Agents in Havant
  Buying, selling and renting property in the town
• Hairdressers and Barbers in Havant
  Salons and barbers in the town