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The Great Britain Guide

Museums Β· South East England

South Hayling

In or near West Wittering.

β™Ώ Wheelchair: limited

South Hayling is a village and former civil parish on Hayling Island, about 5 miles from Havant, in the Havant district, in the county of Hampshire, England. In 2020 it had an estimated population of

Hayling Beach sea defences - geograph.org.uk - 1291725

Chris Gunns β€” 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
Eastoke Corner Β· 0.3 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

South Hayling is a village and former civil parish on Hayling Island, about 5 miles from Havant, in the Havant district, in the county of Hampshire, England. In 2020 it had an estimated population of 15,948. South Hayling BUA's classification is a "smaller seaside town". In 1931 the parish had a population of 3254. On 1 April 1932 the parish was abolished and merged with Havant.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Chichester Harbour SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chichester Harbour
  • Ramsar wetland: Chichester and Langstone Harbours

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

South Hayling is a village and former civil parish on Hayling Island, about 5 miles from Havant, in the Havant district, in the county of Hampshire, England. In 2020 it had an estimated population of 15,948. South Hayling BUA's classification is a "smaller seaside town". In 1931 the parish had a population of 3254. On 1 April 1932 the parish was abolished and merged with Havant.

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

Background

History

South Hayling was formerly called Southwood suggesting the island was once heavily wooded, the disappearance of the woodland may be the reason the name was replaced with "South Hayling".

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates
50.7800, -0.9700
County
Hampshire
District
Havant
Parish
Havant, unparished area
Postcode
PO11 9HL
Parliamentary constituency
Havant
Nearest railway station
Eastoke Corner β€” 0.3 km

Sources

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Campsites Β· South East England

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Caravan parks Β· South East England

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Where to eat & stay near South Hayling

Places to stay

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Fishery Creek

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β†— fisherycreekpark.co.uk
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Caravan parks Β· South East England

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Caravan parks Β· South East England

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The Oven Campsite

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Mill Rythe Coastal Village

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Mill Rythe Creek

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Museums Β· South East England

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Freeβ™ΏπŸ‘Άβ†— nationaltrust.org.uk
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Museums Β· South East England

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Museums Β· South East England

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Freeβ™ΏπŸ‘Άβ†— webapps.kent.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions

Where is South Hayling?
South Hayling is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO11 9HL), in the parish of Havant, unparished area.
What is South Hayling?
South Hayling is a village and former civil parish on Hayling Island, about 5 miles from Havant, in the Havant district, in the county of Hampshire, England. In 2020 it had an estimated population of
How do I get to South Hayling?
The nearest railway station is Eastoke Corner, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO11 9HL.
Is South Hayling a protected site?
Yes β€” South Hayling is part of the Chichester Harbour SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Chichester Harbour National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to South Hayling?
The nearest railway station is Eastoke Corner, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO11 9HL.