Skip to content
WordPress site playing up? Vincony fixes it — today, from $5.Get it fixed →
The Great Britain Guide

Museums · South East England

Borough of Fareham

In or near Wallington.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair accessible3.2 · 44 Google reviews

The Borough of Fareham is a local government district with borough status in Hampshire, England. Its council is based in Fareham. Other places within the borough include Portchester, Hill Head, Sarisb

Churchyard at St Peter and St Paul - geograph.org.uk - 615868

Basher Eyre — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
Nearest railway station
Fareham · 1.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit the Borough of Fareham museum, the nearest railway station is Fareham, located 1.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is PO16 7DX, and the museum is wheelchair accessible.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

The Borough of Fareham is a local government district with borough status in Hampshire, England. Its council is based in Fareham. Other places within the borough include Portchester, Hill Head, Sarisbury, Stubbington, Titchfield and Warsash. The borough covers much of the semi-urban area between the cities of Southampton and Portsmouth, and is part of the South Hampshire conurbation. The neighbouring districts are Eastleigh, Winchester, Portsmouth and Gosport. The district's southern boundary is the coast of the Solent.

Photo gallery

Summary from the official site

The Ashcroft Arts Centre is a versatile venue in Fareham that hosts a variety of performances, including shows and gigs in its intimate theatre. It also offers dance classes and a range of workshops in its art and classrooms, catering to diverse artistic interests.

Read more on the official property page.

From the Wikipedia article

The Borough of Fareham is a local government district with borough status in Hampshire, England. Its council is based in Fareham. Other places within the borough include Portchester, Hill Head, Sarisbury, Stubbington, Titchfield and Warsash. The borough covers much of the semi-urban area between the cities of Southampton and Portsmouth, and is part of the South Hampshire conurbation. The neighbouring districts are Eastleigh, Winchester, Portsmouth and Gosport. The district's southern boundary is the coast of the Solent.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

The town of Fareham was governed by a local board of health from 1849. Such local boards were reconstituted as urban district councils in 1894. The parish and urban district of Fareham was significantly enlarged in 1932 when the neighbouring parishes of Crofton, Hook with Warsash, Portchester, Sarisbury and Titchfield were abolished. Fareham Urban District was reconstituted as a non-metropolitan district on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972. The reformed district was awarded borough status at the same time, allowing the chair of the council to take the title of mayor. Under upcoming local government reform plans the district will be merged with nearby districts including…

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates
50.8542, -1.1755
County
Hampshire
District
Fareham
Parish
Fareham, unparished area
Postcode
PO16 7DX
Parliamentary constituency
Fareham and Waterlooville
Phone
01329 223100
Nearest railway station
Fareham1.2 km
Opening
9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday; 9am - 1pm, Saturday; closed Sunday
Official site
www.ashcroft.org.uk

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

The Ashcroft Arts Centre - geograph.org.uk - 615871📷 5

Theatres · South East England

Fareham Live

Fareham Live is a theatre in the United Kingdom.

ashcroft.org.uk
The Golden Lion - geograph.org.uk - 6353731📷 5

Historic pubs · South East England

The Golden Lion Public House

The Golden Lion Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.

12, High Street📷 5

Historic houses · South East England

12, High Street

12, High Street — building in Fareham, Hampshire, England, UK.

👶ashcroft.org.uk
Kintyre House📷 5

Historic houses · South East England

Kintyre House

Kintyre House — house in Fareham, Hampshire, England, UK.

Free👶ashcroft.org.uk
St Peter and St Paul, Fareham - geograph.org.uk - 615864📷 5

Theatres · South East England

Ashcroft Arts Centre

Ashcroft Arts Centre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.

Freeashcroft.org.uk
East St, Fareham - geograph.org.uk - 2133476📷 5

Historic houses · South East England

Wykeham House School

Wykeham House School — a school heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

👶wykehamhouse.com

Where to eat & stay near Borough of Fareham

Places to stay

Borough of Fareham , M27 Motorway - geograph.org.uk - 5738939📷 5

Caravan parks · South East England

Ellerslie Camping & Caravan Park

Ellerslie Camping & Caravan Park — a caravan park in england south east.

Spider post box topper for Halloween - geograph.org.uk - 8190590📷 5

Hotels · South East England

The Bugle Hotel

The Bugle Hotel — a hotel in england south east.

thebuglehotels.co.uk
Grassy footpath east of Brownwich Lane - geograph.org.uk - 7544082📷 4

Caravan parks · South East England

Carefree Nurseries

Carefree Nurseries — a caravan park in england south east.

Freecaravanclub.co.uk
A27 west of Titchfield Park industrial estate - geograph.org.uk - 3296535📷 5

Caravan parks · South East England

Robann Park

Robann Park — a caravan park in england south east.

Road leading into Rookesbury Park - geograph.org.uk - 929273📷 5

Caravan parks · South East England

Rookesbury Park

Rookesbury Park — a caravan park in england south east.

The Parsons Collar pub, Whiteley - geograph.org.uk - 454669📷 5

Hotels · South East England

The Solent Hotel

The Solent Hotel — a hotel in england south east.

Places to eat & drink

The Golden Lion - geograph.org.uk - 6353731📷 5

Historic pubs · South East England

The Golden Lion Public House

The Golden Lion Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.

Houses in High Street, Southwick - geograph.org.uk - 4676542📷 5

Historic pubs · South East England

The Golden Lion Inn

The Golden Lion Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.

Row of shops, Marketplace, Wickham, Hampshire - geograph.org.uk - 2180400📷 7

Historic pubs · South East England

The Square Cow

The Square Cow in England South East, United Kingdom.

House on Bridge Street, Wickham - geograph.org.uk - 5049259📷 7

Historic pubs · South East England

The Old House Hotel

The Old House Hotel in England South East, United Kingdom.

lodging-world.com
Demolition train at Lees Lane Crossing - geograph.org.uk - 7750930📷 5

Historic pubs · South East England

Junction Tavern

Junction Tavern in England South East, United Kingdom.

junctiontaverngosport.co.uk
Warsash Road junction with Raley Road - geograph.org.uk - 3292050📷 5

Historic pubs · South East England

Jolly Farmer Public House

Jolly Farmer Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.

More museums in this region

Coldrum Long Barrow📷 5

Museums · South East England

Coldrum Long Barrow

Coldrum Long Barrow — neolithic chambered long barrow near Trottiscliffe, Kent, England, UK.

Free👶nationaltrust.org.uk
Guildford House📷 5

Museums · South East England

Guildford House

Guildford House — house in Guildford, Surrey, England, UK.

FreeGrade I👶guildford.gov.uk
Huguenot Museum📷 5

Museums · South East England

Huguenot Museum

Huguenot Museum — museum in Rochester, England, UK.

👶huguenotmuseum.org
Medway megaliths📷 5

Museums · South East England

Medway megaliths

Medway megaliths — group of long barrows in Kent, England.

Free👶webapps.kent.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions

Where is Borough of Fareham?
Borough of Fareham is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO16 7DX), in the parish of Fareham, unparished area.
What is Borough of Fareham?
The Borough of Fareham is a local government district with borough status in Hampshire, England. Its council is based in Fareham. Other places within the borough include Portchester, Hill Head, Sarisb
How do I get to Borough of Fareham?
The nearest railway station is Fareham, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO16 7DX.
Who owns Borough of Fareham?
Borough of Fareham is owned by Fareham Borough Council.
How do I get to Borough of Fareham?
The nearest railway station is Fareham, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO16 7DX.