What to do and see in Fareham, England: The Best Free Things to do

September 12, 2021 Agatha Simes

Fareham (/ˈfɛərəm/ FAIR-əm) is a market town at the north-west tip of Portsmouth Harbour, between the cities of Portsmouth and Southampton in the south east of Hampshire, England. It gives its name to the borough that comprises the town and its surrounding area. It was historically an important manufacturer of bricks (notably used to build the Royal Albert Hall, London) and a grower of strawberries. Current employment includes retail (including Fareham Shopping Centre with around 100 shops), small-scale manufacturing, and defence (with the Royal Navy's HMS Collingwood and the Ministry of Defence's Defence Science and Technology Laboratory nearby).
Restaurants in Fareham

1. Robins Nest Emporium Fareham

142-144 West Street, Fareham PO16 0EL England +44 1329 280111 [email protected] http://Www.robinsnestemporium.co.uk
Excellent
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5.0 based on 9 reviews

Robins Nest Emporium Fareham

'Emporium filled with everything from fashion to furniture. Great coffee shop with homemade cakes, gluten free and vegan options. Workshops, community projects and a complete destination to lose yourself for a few hours.'

2. Garden of Reflection

Osborn Road, Fareham England
Excellent
36%
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4.5 based on 11 reviews

Garden of Reflection

3. The Crofton Pub

48 Crofton Lane, Hill Head, Fareham PO14 3QF England +44 1329 314222 http://www.thecrofton.co.uk/
Excellent
51%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
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1%
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4.5 based on 41 reviews

The Crofton Pub

4. Holly Hill Woodland Park

Barnes Lane, Fareham SO31 7BH England http://www.fareham.gov.uk/leisure/discover_fareham/hollyhill.aspx
Excellent
65%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
7%
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4.5 based on 75 reviews

Holly Hill Woodland Park

Reviewed By KittyIA23

Lovely woodland area. To walk around the whole area takes a good couple of hours, ideal if you want a long walk or jog with nice scenery.

5. Hill Head Beach

Fareham PO14 3LU England
Excellent
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4.5 based on 97 reviews

Hill Head Beach

Reviewed By SunnyOracle - Locks Heath, United Kingdom

One of my endurance run route is via HILL HEAD. It is one of the most amazing places to visit. Route I follow is "Locks Heath -> Holly Hill -> Costal Route which takes me to -> Meon Shore -> Titchfield Haven-> Hill Head -> Lee On Solent -> Fareham -> Back to Locks Heath." Beauty of these places can't be explained in words. Hill Head have ample of sitting area with nice wooden clean benches. Area is clean , ample of parking. If you want to dine out and take a look on beach , make sure to visit "The Osborne View". Hill Head have much better photogenic views of surfers and beach. Massive lawns of Hill Head are perfect for picnic with family, flying kites and bar-be-que. In summers I have spend a solo night on Hill Head in my tent and with bar-be-que and it was amazing. If you want to explore more of hidden gem in area near by you can walk towards "Rising Sun" pub by the beach which joins Titchfield Haven to Warsash Shore. On the way you will see amazing hills which are easy to climb and view from top is amazing on sunny days. I will rate it a 3 km walk (one way) from Hill Head. Overall I love whole route of 32.5 Km which I mentioned above. However whole route can be divided into as short or as long you want. Amazing place and a must visit. Few places you can park your car and trust me , you will always find a place even in the busiest summers though you might need to walk a bit.

6. Westbury Manor Museum

Westbury Manor 84 West Street, Fareham PO16 0JJ England +44 1329 822063 [email protected] http://www3.hants.gov.uk/westbury-manor-museum
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4.0 based on 65 reviews

Westbury Manor Museum

Step inside elegant Westbury Manor in the heart of Fareham to discover a wealth of stories about the town’s people, heritage and industrial past. Formerly home to no less than six admirals of the fleet, explore Westbury Manor to find out about the borough’s origins as a Stone Age settlement, the infamous workhouse scandal of 1837, its long traditions of brickmaking and strawberry production and much more. There is plenty for all the family to do during your visit. Become an amateur archaeologist and handle real artefacts, use our interactive tablets to find out more about the displays or have fun with our museum trail quiz and hands-on history playsets suitable for young visitors. While you are here, enjoy a drink or a bite to eat in our café, and browse the wide selection of gifts available in our museum shop.

7. Titchfield Abbey

Mill Lane, Fareham PO15 5RA England
Excellent
42%
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39%
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2%
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4.0 based on 239 reviews

Titchfield Abbey

Reviewed By 8jevgenijst

Had great time exploring Titchfield Abbey. Parking was insider and it was free, such a beautiful place, we went on a sunny weekend day and it was still not busy at all, few dog walkers and other visitors, but felt like really hidden gemstone in this area. Went to the pub that is just opposite the abbey - brilliant!! Totally recommend A++++

8. Whiteley Shopping Centre

Whiteley Shopping Centre Whiteley Way, Whiteley, Fareham PO15 7PD England +44 1489 566000 [email protected] http://www.whiteleyshopping.co.uk
Excellent
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3.5 based on 811 reviews

Whiteley Shopping Centre

Whiteley in Hampshire is a 320,000 sq. ft. retail scheme which opened in May 2013 with 58 shops, restaurants and cafes and 1,350 parking spaces. Parking at Whiteley is FREE for the first 3 hours and then all car parks (except Tesco) are £1 per hour up to 5 hours maximum stay. Stores are a mix of the best high street names such as M&S, Next, H&M, River Island, Fat Face and Boots alongside many independent stores. Restaurants include Wagamama, Dean's Diner, Yo! Sushi, Prezzo, Frankie & Benny's and independent bistro Montagu's. The recent addition of indoor climbing centre, Rock Up, makes Whiteley a great place for all the family to visit.

Reviewed By S3371VWpeterb - Oxford, United Kingdom

Great place to shop loved the restaurants and some good shops good mixture of products And traffic free

9. Fareham Shopping Centre

28 Thackeray Mall, Fareham PO16 0PQ England +44 1329 822506 http://farehamshopping.com/
Excellent
11%
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3.5 based on 66 reviews

Fareham Shopping Centre

10. Hambrooks

135 Southampton Road Titchfield, Fareham PO14 4PR England +44 1489 572285 http://www.hambrooks.co.uk
Excellent
32%
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11%
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3.0 based on 19 reviews

Hambrooks

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