Out & About
There is much to see and do in and
within easy travelling distance of Emsworth
.
As well as a diverse range small specialist shops, Emsworth
boasts nine pubs with some dating back to the 18th century and five fine
restaurants to suit all tastes and pockets. The town is firmly on
the culinary map with foodies from all over the country descending
on the town in their thousands for the annual
Food Festival
where they can enjoy a wonderful atmosphere of sights, tastes
and sounds including over 70 food stalls and street entertainment
over three hedonistic days!
. The more
adventurous might enjoy one of the many local walks to the ‘Royal
Oak’ situated on the water’s edge at Langstone, around the Chidham
Peninsular or Thorney Island. There are numerous other walks to the
north along the South Downs Way passing many villages and the Nature
Reserve at Kingley Vale.
A short distance to the east lies the village of Bosham with its
ancient church, history and sailing facilities. The nearby Roman
Palace at Fishbourne
www.sussexpast.co.uk is well worth a visit. The nearest
cycle hire is also at Fishbourne on the A259.
The historic church of St. Thomas-a-Becket lies to the west of the
village at Warblington, and there are sandy beaches at Hayling
Island.
Further a field, but only a short car, train or bus journey away are
the cities of Portsmouth and Chichester.
Portsmouth offers many attractions such as the naval dockyard and
museum, HMS Victory, HMS Warrior, the Mary Rose Maritime Museum, the
new shopping centre and restaurants at Gunwharf Quays, sailing
facilities at Port Solent and Sunsail base, sandy beaches at
Southsea, Hover and car ferry links to the Isle of Wight and ferries
to the Continent. Portchester Castle is also nearby.
Chichester is 7 miles to the east offering such attractions and
facilities as the cathedral, Festival Theatre
www.cft.org.uk, coarse/sea fishing,
golf, walks along the canal bank and an excellent shopping centre.
Nearby are Fontwell and Goodwood racecourses. There are sandy
beaches at Wittering and Selsey. Chichester Harbour is a haven for
wildlife and playground for yachtsmen/dingy sailors. Watersports,
walks and boat tours around the harbour are available.
