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Nestled on the edge of Chichester harbour and an easy reach from Portsmouth, you’ll find the pretty town of Emsworth. Although small, there’s plenty to keep you entertained in the Emsworth area. Take a look at our top 10 things to do in Emsworth below.
Emsworth Museum
Gen up on the town’s history by a pit stop at the Emsworth Museum. The museum holds collections of the works of P.G. Woodhouse and Sir Peter Blake. It also depicts the life of a bustling fishing port, farming and commercial centre.
Emsworth Cookery School
Hone your cookery skills at a workshop held by Emsworth Cookery School. Whether it’s practicing new techniques, or learning to cook certain cuisines, you’ll be in for a treat.
Emsworth harbour walk
Take the walk along Emsworth’s harbour wall for spectacular views over the water and the town. A great spot for watching the sunset.
Crabbing
Crabbing is a popular activity with many families choosing to go crabbing from the harbour wall. Crab nets and bait can be bought from the local hardware store. Just be sure to pop the crabs back into the water gently afterwards.
Eat at the Driftwood Café
With its pretty courtyard garden, grab breakfast or lunch at the Driftwood Café, right in the heart of Emsworth.
Brook Meadow nature reserve
This small nature reserve is a haven for wildlife, offering short nature walks and an ideal spot for a picnic.
Staunton Country Park
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Just a few miles from Emsworth, on the outskirts of Havant, is Staunton Country Park. Popular with families, Staunton offers a petting farm, gardens, a maze, a play barn, fishing, walking, cycling and orienteering trails.
Stansted Park
With 1,800 acres of extraordinary, landscaped parkland, Stansted Park is another easy day out you can do from Emsworth. The grounds and walled gardens are open all year; this includes the arboretum, The Pavilion Tearoom, the Stansted Park Garden Centre, the farm shop, maze and the Stansted Park Light Railway. Stansted House is worth a visit too and is furnished as though the 10th Earl is still living there, giving a great feel of a bygone era.
Look out for special events taking place at Stansted Park including live music and outdoor cinema screenings.
Walk the Solent Way
This long-distance 60-mile walking route follows the Solent coastline and starts (or finishes depending on which way you undertake it) from Emsworth to Milford-on-sea. Take in some stunning views across the water, including some of the New Forest coastline along the way.
Cocktails at JJ’s
Finish your visit to Emsworth off with some cocktails at JJ’s bar. With its quirky interior and exterior, relax over a drink or two, enjoy an evening meal and stay overnight.
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Stansted Park stands in 1800 acres of extraordinary landscaped parkland and ancient forest within the South Downs National Park. In 1983 the 10th Earl of Bessborough gave Stansted Park, the Arboretum, his family home and its beautiful contents to the public.
This local independent museum holds collections relating to P.G. Woodhouse, Sir Peter Blake as well as the history of J. D. Foster’s oyster fleet and the fishing industry.
Here at the Emsworth Cookery School we believe the best way to enjoy your food is to cook it yourself!
Driftwood offers a wonderful range of freshly ground coffee, loose tea, cooked breakfasts, homemade light lunches & traditional afternoon teas.
Staunton Country Park is the perfect green getaway. Based in the heart of Havant, the park is a peaceful idyll away from busy city life. The lake is popular with anglers and the petting farm is a must for families looking for a fun day out with young children.
The Stansted Park Light Railway is a delightful 7 ¼” gauge miniature railway run entirely by volunteers in the grounds of Stansted House in Hampshire. Situated near to the Stansted Park Garden Centre. With 3 platforms, engine shed, turntable and signal box.
The Solent Way is one of the most picturesque walks in Hampshire, taking in views of the Hampshire countryside, Solent and Isle of Wight. The route is 60 miles and is broken into 8 sections and stretches from Milford on Sea to Emsworth which is at the top of Chichester Harbour. The Solent Way is great to walk all year round, from the summer where you can see the sunset on the Solent or in the colder months when the seas are even more lively.
