Museums · South East England
Emsworth
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Emsworth is a town in the Borough of Havant in the county of Hampshire, on the south coast of England near the border with West Sussex. It lies at the north end of an arm of Chichester Harbour, a larg
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Emsworth · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Emsworth museum is located in Havant, Hampshire, with the postcode PO10 7DD. The nearest railway station is Emsworth, which is 0.3 km away. Entry to the museum is free, but wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Emsworth is a town in the Borough of Havant in the county of Hampshire, on the south coast of England near the border with West Sussex. It lies at the north end of an arm of Chichester Harbour, a large and shallow inlet from the English Channel, and is equidistant between Portsmouth and Chichester. Emsworth had a population of 10,269 at the 2021 Census. The town has a basin for yachts and fishing boats, which fills at high tide and can be emptied through a sluice at low tide. In geodemographic segmentation the town is the heart of the Emsworth (cross-county) built-up area, the remainder of which is Westbourne, Southbourne and Nutbourne. The area had a combined population of 18,777 in 2011, with a density of 30.5 people per hectare, and shares two railway stations.
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Summary from the official site
Emsworth Museum focuses on the history of Emsworth and its community, showcasing the area's past through various exhibitions. Visitors can explore permanent displays as well as temporary exhibitions and participate in guided walks during the summer.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chichester Harbour
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Emsworth is a town in the Borough of Havant in the county of Hampshire, on the south coast of England near the border with West Sussex. It lies at the north end of an arm of Chichester Harbour, a large and shallow inlet from the English Channel, and is equidistant between Portsmouth and Chichester. Emsworth had a population of 10,269 at the 2021 Census. The town has a basin for yachts and fishing boats, which fills at high tide and can be emptied through a sluice at low tide. In geodemographic segmentation the town is the heart of the Emsworth (cross-county) built-up area, the remainder of which is Westbourne, Southbourne and Nutbourne. The area had a combined population of 18,777 in 2011, with a density of 30.5 people per hectare, and shares two railway stations.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8490, -0.9380
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Havant
- Parish
- Havant, unparished area
- Postcode
- PO10 7DD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Havant
- Phone
- (+44) 01243 378091
- Nearest railway station
- Emsworth — 0.3 km
- Opening
- Easter to October; Saturdays, Bank Holidays 10.30 am – 4.30 pm, Sundays 1.30 pm – 4.30 pm, Fridays in August 10.30 am – 4.30 pm
- Official site
- emsworthmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Emsworth (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Emsworth?
- Emsworth is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO10 7DD), in the parish of Havant, unparished area.
- What is Emsworth?
- Emsworth is a town in the Borough of Havant in the county of Hampshire, on the south coast of England near the border with West Sussex. It lies at the north end of an arm of Chichester Harbour, a larg
- How do I get to Emsworth?
- The nearest railway station is Emsworth, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO10 7DD.
- Is Emsworth a protected site?
- Yes — Emsworth is part of the Chichester Harbour National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Emsworth free to visit?
- Yes, Emsworth is free to enter.
- How do I get to Emsworth?
- The nearest railway station is Emsworth, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO10 7DD.