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Island in Hampshire, England
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Hayling Island is an island off the south coast of England in Hampshire, east of Portsmouth. It is a holiday, windsurfing and sailing centre, and offers golf and tennis. The island is connected to Enhland by a road bridge.
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Converted from a station building at the end of the Hayling Billy trail the theatre shows a variety of performances, films and music
East Hayling Light Railway
Seafront narrow gauge railway running from Eastoke Corner to Beachlands
Amusement park with three rollercoasters, thrill, family and kids' rides and dodgems; token and session pricing available
Iconic former lifeboat station now a pub/restaurant on its own on the beach with stunning views an occasional live music
The Ferry Boat
Historic Inn and a great place to relax inside or out with views over Langstone Harbour and Portsmouth. The most famous previous Landlords were the Spraggs family who also used to run the ferry.
Caravan park with some small caravans for weekly rent.
A four star spa hotel with business and leisure clientele
Two streets forming the largest and most central shopping centre on Hayling Island with a variety of services such as healthcare and banks
A noted carboot that takes place on Wednesdays on the beach subject to the weather
By train
The Hayling Billy line closed in 1963 and the nearest railway station is now Havant. Options are available to continue by bus, taxi, foot or bicycle.
By bus
Stagecoach Bus service 30/31 go to Hayling Island from Havant bus station.
By ferry
By bicycle or on foot
The Hayling Billy Heritiage Trail runs over the old railway route from Havant to West Town.
Stagecoach Bus services 30/31 cover most of the Island, but does not reach the Ferrypoint.
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