Emsworth

Settlement in Hampshire Havant

England

Emsworth

Derelict House, Horndean Road
Derelict House, Horndean Road Credit: PAUL FARMER

Emsworth is a picturesque town located in the county of Hampshire, England. Situated on the southern coast, it is nestled between Chichester Harbour to the west and Emsworth Channel to the east. With a population of around 10,000 residents, Emsworth exudes a charming and tranquil atmosphere that attracts both locals and visitors alike.

The town's history dates back to Roman times, and its maritime heritage is evident through its close proximity to the water. Emsworth is renowned for its sailing and boating community, with the marina and sailing clubs offering opportunities for water sports enthusiasts. Chichester Harbour, designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, provides a stunning backdrop for leisurely walks and birdwatching.

Emsworth's town center is characterized by its quaint streets lined with independent shops, boutiques, and art galleries. The local market, held every Saturday, offers a range of fresh produce, artisanal goods, and crafts. The town also boasts a variety of pubs, cafes, and restaurants, serving both traditional British cuisine and international dishes.

For nature lovers, nearby attractions include Stansted Park and the South Downs National Park, where visitors can enjoy beautiful landscapes and outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling. The historic city of Chichester, with its cathedral and renowned Festival Theatre, is just a short drive away.

Overall, Emsworth is a hidden gem on the Hampshire coast, offering a delightful blend of natural beauty, maritime history, and a vibrant local community.

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Emsworth Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.852276/-0.944451 or Grid Reference SU7406. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Derelict House, Horndean Road
Derelict House, Horndean Road
A view across the A259 On the far side of the A259 are Fiscal House (offices formerly containing a solicitors’ practice), and the Waterside United Reformed Church <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.havanturc.org/watersideurcemsworth.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.havanturc.org/watersideurcemsworth.htm">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> .  Beyond them are Bath Road (which does not lead to Bath) and an inlet of the sea faced by cottages.
A view across the A259
On the far side of the A259 are Fiscal House (offices formerly containing a solicitors’ practice), and the Waterside United Reformed Church LinkExternal link . Beyond them are Bath Road (which does not lead to Bath) and an inlet of the sea faced by cottages.
Beach at the entrance to Nore Rithe Nore Rithe is the small watercourse that enters the harbour here.
Beach at the entrance to Nore Rithe
Nore Rithe is the small watercourse that enters the harbour here.
The mouth of Nore Rithe Nore Rithe is the small watercourse that enters the harbour through the brick-faced culvert.
The mouth of Nore Rithe
Nore Rithe is the small watercourse that enters the harbour through the brick-faced culvert.
On the shore path at Emsworth
On the shore path at Emsworth
Harbour-side housing at Emsworth
Harbour-side housing at Emsworth
Colourful shops in High Street, Emsworth
Colourful shops in High Street, Emsworth
Path beside the Slipper Mill Pond, Emsworth Tidal creek on the left, former mill pond on the right.
Path beside the Slipper Mill Pond, Emsworth
Tidal creek on the left, former mill pond on the right.
Sussex Border Path south of Emsworth
Sussex Border Path south of Emsworth
Lagoon behind the sea wall south of Emsworth
Lagoon behind the sea wall south of Emsworth
Cottages and castle tower, Warblington There is no public access to the remains of the castle, a former moated manor.
Cottages and castle tower, Warblington
There is no public access to the remains of the castle, a former moated manor.
St Thomas A Becket's Church, Warblington As well as the church being open, teas were being served in the churchyard on this fine summer Sunday afternoon.
St Thomas A Becket's Church, Warblington
As well as the church being open, teas were being served in the churchyard on this fine summer Sunday afternoon.
View along the shore towards Emsworth There is a marked permissive path along the shore here, while the public right of way is further inland.
View along the shore towards Emsworth
There is a marked permissive path along the shore here, while the public right of way is further inland.
Emsworth Station and adjacent house The green house is a private dwelling, currently for sale.
Emsworth Station and adjacent house
The green house is a private dwelling, currently for sale.
Footbridge over the River Ems Within the Brook Meadow nature reserve.
Footbridge over the River Ems
Within the Brook Meadow nature reserve.
Path in Brook Meadow
Path in Brook Meadow
Moored boats at Emsworth Yacht Harbour
Moored boats at Emsworth Yacht Harbour
Footpath on disused farm track The footpath continues through a gate on the left and along the track ahead.
Footpath on disused farm track
The footpath continues through a gate on the left and along the track ahead.
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Emsworth is located at Grid Ref: SU7406 (Lat: 50.852276, Lng: -0.944451)

Administrative County: Hampshire

District: Havant

Police Authority: Hampshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 50.852276,-0.944451
Emsworth
Naptan AtcoCode: 9100EMSWTH
Network: National Rail
Network Website: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/ems/
Network Wikidata: Q26334
Operator: Southern
Public Transport: station
Railway: station
Ref Crs: EMS
Wikidata: Q1991227
Wikipedia: en:Emsworth railway station
Lat/Long: 50.8516544/-0.9385075
Fuel
Shell
Addr City: Emsworth
Addr Postcode: PO10 7RB
Addr Street: Emsworth Services
Brand: Shell
Brand Wikidata: Q110716465
Brand Wikipedia: en:Shell plc
Opening Hours: 24/7
Phone: +44 1243 379256
Ref Navads: NVDS353_12038487
Website: https://find.shell.com/gb/fuel/12038487-shell-budgens-emsworth
Lat/Long: 50.853387/-0.9444233
Barrier: bollard
Bicycle: yes
Foot: yes
Horse: yes
Motor Vehicle: no
Lat/Long: 50.848509/-0.9424864
Barrier: bollard
Lat/Long: 50.8531891/-0.9411794
Bus Stop
Clovelly Road
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1900HA070123
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan CommonName: Clovelly Road
Naptan Crossing: Highland Close
Naptan NaptanCode: hamgpmdm
Naptan Street: Havant Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 50.8479016/-0.944914
Bus Stop
Clovelly Road
Bench: yes
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1900HA070124
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan CommonName: Clovelly Road
Naptan Crossing: Highland Close
Naptan NaptanCode: hamgpmgd
Naptan Street: Clovelly Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 50.8479621/-0.9446427
Bus Stop
Victoria Road
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1900HA070130
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: Victoria Road
Naptan Crossing: Victoria Road
Naptan NaptanCode: hamgptjg
Naptan Street: North Street
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 50.8506796/-0.9378761
Bus Stop
Victoria Road
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1900HA070131
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan CommonName: Victoria Road
Naptan Crossing: Sultan Road
Naptan Landmark: O/s Railway Inn
Naptan NaptanCode: hamgptjm
Naptan Street: North Street
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 50.8508405/-0.937773
Bus Stop
North Street
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1900HA070132
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan CommonName: North Street
Naptan Crossing: North Street
Naptan NaptanCode: hamgptgd
Naptan Street: Victoria Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 50.8505934/-0.93829
Bus Stop
North Street
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1900HA070133
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan CommonName: North Street
Naptan NaptanCode: hamgptda
Naptan Street: Victoria Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 50.8505618/-0.9387738
Bus Stop
Bridge Road
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1900HA070134
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan CommonName: Bridge Road
Naptan Crossing: Washington Road
Naptan NaptanCode: hamgpmwj
Naptan Street: Victoria Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 50.8507239/-0.9407732
Bus Stop
Bridge Road
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1900HA070135
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan CommonName: Bridge Road
Naptan Crossing: Washington Road
Naptan NaptanCode: hamgpmtm
Naptan Street: Victoria Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 50.8506951/-0.9415694
Bus Stop
Bosmere Gardens
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1900HA070136
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan CommonName: Bosmere Gardens
Naptan Crossing: Stallard Close
Naptan NaptanCode: hamgpmjd
Naptan Street: Victoria Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 50.8507367/-0.9441681
Bus Stop
Bosmere Gardens
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1900HA070137
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan CommonName: Bosmere Gardens
Naptan Crossing: Bosmere Gardens
Naptan NaptanCode: hamgpmdj
Naptan Street: Victoria Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 50.8506267/-0.9449377
Bus Stop
Record Road
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1900HA070138
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan CommonName: Record Road
Naptan Crossing: Record Road
Naptan NaptanCode: hamgpjpw
Naptan Street: Victoria Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 50.8509141/-0.9468917
Bus Stop
Coldharbour Recreation Ground
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1900HA070167
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan CommonName: Coldharbour Recreation Ground
Naptan Crossing: Horndean Road
Naptan NaptanCode: hamgptdg
Naptan Street: Coldharbour Farm Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 50.8537891/-0.9386437
Bus Stop
Coldharbour Recreation Ground
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1900HA070168
Naptan Bearing: SE
Naptan CommonName: Coldharbour Recreation Ground
Naptan Crossing: Horndean Road
Naptan NaptanCode: hamgptdm
Naptan Street: Coldharbour Farm Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 50.8538155/-0.9385721
Barrier: bollard
Lat/Long: 50.8552835/-0.9403761
Crossing
Bicycle: designated
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Ref: toucan
Kerb: flush
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 50.8561869/-0.9412334
Parking
Access: customers
Capacity: 7
Parking: surface
Lat/Long: 50.8513502/-0.9385472
Barrier: bollard
Lat/Long: 50.8561346/-0.941332
Barrier: bollard
Lat/Long: 50.853544/-0.938902
Cafe
Starbucks
Brand: Starbucks
Brand Wikidata: Q37158
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Official Name: Starbucks Coffee
Takeaway: yes
Website: https://www.starbucks.com/store-locator/store/1015030/emsworth-havant-bypass-a-27-eastbound-havant-bypass-emsworth-eng-po-10-7-
Lat/Long: 50.8537994/-0.9453194
Travelodge
Brand: Travelodge
Brand Wikidata: Q9361374
Brand Wikipedia: en:Travelodge UK
Internet Access: wlan
Internet Access Fee: customers
Internet Access Ssid: Travelodge WiFi
Tourism: hotel
Lat/Long: 50.8537622/-0.9456734
Emsworth Memorial Garden
Designation: War Memorial
Historic: memorial
Source: Havant Borough Council
Lat/Long: 50.8536741/-0.9388095
Building: yes
Lat/Long: 50.8512647/-0.9388734
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Brand Wikipedia: en:Royal Mail
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 17:30; Sa 11:30
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: PO10 110
Royal Cypher: GR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102273
Lat/Long: 50.8506509/-0.9402014
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Brand Wikipedia: en:Royal Mail
Collection Plate: CP1
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 17:30; Sa 11:30
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: PO10 105
Royal Cypher: GR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102273
Lat/Long: 50.8505027/-0.9472328
Fuel
BP Emsworth SF Connect
Brand: BP
Brand Wikidata: Q152057
Brand Wikipedia: en:BP
Opening Hours: 24/7
Operator: BP
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 50.8529067/-0.9456176
M&S Simply Food
Brand: M&S Simply Food
Brand Wikidata: Q714491
Brand Wikipedia: en:Marks & Spencer
Contact Website: https://www.marksandspencer.com/stores/emsworth-bp-5287
Opening Hours: 24/7
Shop: convenience
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 50.85281/-0.945986
Pub
The Railway Inn
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 50.8509459/-0.9377521
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: shed
Capacity: 16
Covered: yes
Lat/Long: 50.8512828/-0.9382596
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 8
Covered: no
Lat/Long: 50.8514098/-0.9382838
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: shed
Capacity: 24
Covered: yes
Lat/Long: 50.8516982/-0.9381063
Cafe
Carriages Cupcake and Coffee Shop
Addr City: Emsworth
Addr Housename: Platform 2 Emsworth Railway Station
Cuisine: fairtrade_tea_and_coffee_plus_some_snacks
Lat/Long: 50.8515225/-0.9383398
Barrier: bollard
Lat/Long: 50.8539082/-0.9387881
Addr City: Emsworth
Addr Street: Victoria Road
Old Phone: +44 1243 372308
Removed Amenity: telephone
Lat/Long: 50.8517424/-0.9494123
Defibrillator
Emergency: defibrillator
Source: Local Knowledge
Lat/Long: 50.8515389/-0.9385841
Budgens
Addr City: Emsworth
Addr Postcode: PO10 7RB
Addr Street: Emsworth Services
Brand: Budgens
Brand Wikidata: Q4985016
Brand Wikipedia: en:Budgens
Note: This Budgens is in the same shop premises as Shell Select.
Shop: supermarket
Website: https://www.budgens.co.uk/our-stores/emsworth
Lat/Long: 50.8533701/-0.9442008
Noexit: yes
Lat/Long: 50.8524288/-0.945832
Emsworth
Public Transport: stop_position
Railway: stop
Train: yes
Lat/Long: 50.8515993/-0.9387188
Emsworth
Public Transport: stop_position
Railway: stop
Train: yes
Lat/Long: 50.851627/-0.9387052
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 50.8493833/-0.9465006
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
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Generator Output Electricity: yes
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Parcel Locker
Amazon Hub Locker
Brand: Amazon Hub
Brand Wikidata: Q16974764
Colour: orange
Source: survey
Survey Date: 2022-06-04
Lat/Long: 50.8532924/-0.9442297
Bench
Backrest: yes
Seats: 3
Lat/Long: 50.8481662/-0.9464272
Emsworth Sports & Social Club
Leisure: sports_centre
Lat/Long: 50.848501/-0.9452158
Parking
Lat/Long: 50.8511876/-0.9381402
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