Havant

Havant is a town and civil parish in Hampshire, England. It is located on the south coast of the county, about six miles northeast of Portsmouth and near Langstone Harbour and Hayling Island. It forms the administrative center of the Borough of Havant.

The town has medieval origins and grew as a market town and port community. Its development accelerated in the 19th century with the arrival of the railway, which connected Portsmouth, London, and the surrounding settlements. The parish includes residential areas such as Leigh Park and Warblington.

Havant is a commercial and residential town with a town centre and shopping streets, as well as local services for the surrounding rural and coastal communities. The wider borough includes coastal features along Langstone Harbour and connections to Hayling Island.

Transport: Havant railway station is on the Portsmouth Direct Line, providing services to Portsmouth, Southampton, and London. The town is served by regular bus routes and has road access via nearby main routes enabling travel to Portsmouth, Chichester, and the wider region.

Governance: Havant is a civil parish within the Borough of Havant in Hampshire. It elects town councillors and lies within the Havant parliamentary constituency.

Education and culture: The town has primary and secondary schools and access to further education in the area. Cultural facilities include a public library and local arts venues that host exhibitions and performances.