Hayling island?

Smiley Man · 4 Apr 2006 at 19:00

hi guys

me and some mates are planning on going camping on hayling island for a few days next week.

what it like? is it relativley pleasant and trouble free? are there any good pubs/fish and chip shops etc?

any advice would be much appreciated thanks

Heliospherez · 4 Apr 2006 at 19:05

Used to go there every summer when I was younger - the Fish and chip shops were great, as were the fun fairs and amusements. Not sure if there is much to do for people 16 - 30 though (although i'm sure the pubs are a good laugh)

The camp sites were very good for the money though (although i seem to remember the weather during the summers back in the late 70s early 80s were miles better than they are now - and you could depend on it being sunny and dry)

MaxPower · 4 Apr 2006 at 19:19

Was there nowhere else available

Its not the most exciting place to visit but from what you are suggesting it is probably going to be fine. Dont know anywhere specific but the area is alright.

Smiley Man · 4 Apr 2006 at 19:29

MaxPower said:
Was there nowhere else available

Its not the most exciting place to visit but from what you are suggesting it is probably going to be fine. Dont know anywhere specific but the area is alright.

a mate suggested it as a joke and we all agreed

there is a ferry over to portsmouth which should be a bit more lively

Mujja · 4 Apr 2006 at 19:37

There isn't much to do on Hayling Island itself. Only 1 fish n chip shop to the east and a small fun fair to the west which is for small kids really.

To the North of the island is Havant. Wouldn't really want to go there for a night out as it's full of chavs.

Not sure how late the ferry across to Portsmouth runs but it will drop you off on the east side on the east side of Portsmouth (Eastney) which is deserted. Just a small marina and houses. All the action is at the west side of Portsmouth. It would be easier to get a taxi from your campsite to Havant station and get a train to Portsmouth Harbour. Outside the station is Gunwharf, clubs, pubs, shopping and the Spinnaker tower

Smiley Man · 4 Apr 2006 at 19:53

Mujja said:
There isn't much to do on Hayling Island itself. Only 1 fish n chip shop to the east and a small fun fair to the west which is for small kids really.

To the North of the island is Havant. Wouldn't really want to go there for a night out as it's full of chavs.

Not sure how late the ferry across to Portsmouth runs but it will drop you off on the east side on the east side of Portsmouth (Eastney) which is deserted. Just a small marina and houses. All the action is at the west side of Portsmouth. It would be easier to get a taxi from your campsite to Havant station and get a train to Portsmouth Harbour. Outside the station is Gunwharf, clubs, pubs, shopping and the Spinnaker tower

thanks for the advice

how much would a taxi be from south hayling to the station and a train to portsmouth be?

we wont have much money so want to do as much as we can by driving ourselves, but i still want to be able to have a drink

Third Opinion · 4 Apr 2006 at 20:19

It's quite a drive to Portsmouth from Hayling, well longer than you would want to take a cab for.

If it's clubs and drinking you are looking for maybe you might consider another destination. Hayling is a rather ageing costal resort nowadays, quite pleasent just probably not what your looking for.

Smiley Man · 4 Apr 2006 at 20:37

Third Opinion said:
It's quite a drive to Portsmouth from Hayling, well longer than you would want to take a cab for.

If it's clubs and drinking you are looking for maybe you might consider another destination. Hayling is a rather ageing costal resort nowadays, quite pleasent just probably not what your looking for.

we dont want any clubs or anything, just a nice camp site and a nice pub

Mujja · 5 Apr 2006 at 02:22

Smiley Man said:
How much would a taxi be from south hayling to the station and a train to portsmouth be?

Havant (which you'll have to pass as it's the only road in/out of Hayling Is) to Portsmouth would cost £10-£15. So if you're camping south of Hayling Is. add on another £5. Return fare on the train from Havant to Portsmouth is <£3 which is why taxi to Havant and train into Portsmouth might work out cheaper.

If you don't want clubs, and tbh the ones in Portsmouth are s***, then there are lots of nice small friendly pubs on the Island.