Museums · South East England
Borough of Fareham
In or near Wallington.
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

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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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…
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- 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
- Fareham — 1.2 km
- Opening
- 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday; 9am - 1pm, Saturday; closed Sunday
- Official site
- www.ashcroft.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Borough of Fareham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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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.