Waterlooville

Attractions and places to visit | Travel and visitor information

Originally known as 'Wait Lane' and only containing a handful of cottages, Waterlooville owes its real foundation to an Act which was passed in 1810, authorising deforestation of the area.

In 1815 it is said that Wellington's soldiers stopped for refreshment on their return journey from Waterloo, and thus the village became known as Waterlooville.

Growth continued in 1897 with the advent of the Portsmouth to Horndean light railway. By the 1960s, growth was rapid.

The Parish Church of St. George was completed and consecrated in 1831.

Attractions and Places to Visit

Ashford Chase - Considered one of Hampshire's most beautiful areas of woodland
Butser Ancient Farm - A re-creation of an Iron Age farm settlement from 2,000 years ago
Flora Twort Gallery - Images of Petersfield between the wars by local artist Flora Twort
Gales Brewery, Horndean - Join a tour at "The Hampshire Brewery"
Hollycombe Steam Fun Fairground
Old Winchester Hill, Droxford - A national nature reserve, with steep downland slopes, iron age hillfort and wonderful views.
Open Air Heated Swimming Pool
Petersfield Heath - out in the countryside in the middle of town
Queen Elizabeth Country Park - 1400 acres providing a contrast between dramatic downland and beautiful woodland
Stansted Park House - A moment's peace in the heart of the forest...
The Hangers Way - Queen Elizabeth Country Park to Alton
The Staunton Way - Queen Elizabeth Country Park to Langstone Harbour
The South Downs Way - Winchester to Eastbourne via Butser Hill
Uppark House - The Phoenix Rises!

Cinemas, Theatres and Arts Centres in the South East Hampshire area.

Travel Information for Visitors

Tourist and Other Information sources

Local Information Point
Waterlooville Library,
The Precinct,
Waterlooville,
Hampshire PO7 7DT

Telephone: (023) 9225 4626/7

Local Council
Havant Borough Council
Civic Offices,
Civic Centre Road, Havant,
Hampshire PO9 2AX

Telephone: (023) 9248 0024

Parking in Waterlooville

Waitrose car park situated two minutes from Waterlooville Library and its Local Information Point.  All other car parks within easy walking distance to the town centre.

Refreshments

Waterlooville has a good variety of places to eat within the High Street and surrounding area including pubs, cafes and restaurants.

Access by Public Transport

Public Bus Services operate to Waterlooville from Portsmouth, Petersfield, Winchester, Chichester.