15th March 2009 - by Sally Johnsons
Havant & Waterlooville Tourist Information & Travel
Guide
Havant is a town that lies on the South Coast of England. In
the centre of the town there are four streets spiralling from a
classic crossroad configuration, consisting of North Street,
East Street, South Street and West Street. There is a church
located at this crossing known as St Faith’s Church.
Predominantly a conservation area, Havant’s town centre is a
blend of ancient thoroughfares, periodically starting from the
Roman Times. The area is a market town marked with Georgian
buildings and footpaths that weave in and out of one
another.
The main shopping area is the Meridian Shopping Centre which
opened in 1991 after construction that took place in 1987. It
has many large retail stores within the complex such as
Wilkinson, Argos, WHSmith, to name a few. The shopping centre
has a library and most of the larger stores are found on the
ground floor alongside independent fashion retailers.
As Havant is a coastal town, it encompasses a wide range of
water sports and leisure facilities. Whether you are looking to
relax or take part in activities, Havant is filled with
beautiful beaches and countryside. The most popular of these is
Hayling Island which is undoubtedly a more traditional British
seaside resort. Here you can find areas of grass where visitors
can get comfortable and enjoy a picnic. The grass separates the
beach from the road and also acts as a safety net for
children.
Also found at Hayling Island is Funland Amusement Park. It is
operational from March to October and has all the rides needed
for a family fun packed day out. Rides include, the Log Flume,
Tornado, Pirate Ship, Train and many more, not to mention two
Roller Coasters. There are takeaways and café’s where you can
relax whilst watching the rides from a distance. To get here
you via public transport, you can catch bus number 30 from
Havant Bus Station and get off at Beachlands.
For a more cultural experience of Havant & Waterlooville,
there is a wide choice of theatres and museums to visit. Havant
Museum is a historic trip through the foundations of the town
going back to the ancient times until modern day. Many
exhibitions are held here accompanied by local displays, which
look at the daily lives of local residents, with focus on the
past century. The display showcases schools, wartime, churches
and local industries such as glove making.
Havant Museum also has an aquarium to commemorate and educate
visitors about the fishing industry with relation to Langstone
Harbour. Displays are found in the building, including the work
of William Grant who is widely known for his watercolour
collection. Visitors are also told about Hayling Billy and
reasons why it made its last run.
The Havant Arts Centre has a diverse range of entertainment to
offer visitors. There are theatre shows, workshops, comedy
nights, food events, talks, dance and much more. To accompany
this, there is a restaurant called Red Mango that offers lunch,
buffets and alcohol for conference based events. The restaurant
can be hired for parties, shows and classes.
Source: http://articlesabroad.com
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