Hayling Island is a traditional seaside resort and is the only place in Britain to qualify for two European Blue Flags for its 3 miles of beaches as well as a Tidy Britain Seaside award. Hayling Island is set on the doorstep of the Solent and surrounded by the picturesque Langstone and Chichester Harbours.
You can reach Hayling Island easily by car, bike, or public transport with Havant Railway Station a short bus ride away.
There is much to offer on Hayling Island, with its largely unspoilt area of coastline, nature reserves, nature trails and views to Chichester Harbour and the Isle of Wight, Hayling Island has something for everyone.
As the birthplace of Windsurfing Hayling Island offers excellent facilities for windsurfers and yachting and is a haven for the water enthusiast.
Education
Hayling Island Education is governed by Hampshire County Council. The school details are:
The Hayling College (11-16 year olds)
Church Road, Hayling Island, Hampshire PO11 0NU
Tel: 02392 466241
Mill Rythe Junior School
Havant Road, Hayling Island, Hampshire, PO11 0PA
Tel: 02392 463663
Mengham Junior School
Palmerston Road, Hayling Island, Hampshire,PO11 9ET
Tel: 02392 462162
Mengham Infant School
St Marys Road, Hayling Island, Hampshire, PO11 9DD
Tel: 02392 462470
Mill Rythe Infant School
Havant Road, Hayling Island, PO11 0PA
Tel: 02392 465531
Health Care
Hayling Island has good healthcare facilities, most of which are based around the purpose built health centre in central Hayling.
Waterside Medical Practice
Hayling Island Health Centre, Elm Grove, Hayling Island
Tel: 0844 576 9040
The Elms Practice
Hayling Island Health Centre, Elm Grove, Hayling Island
Tel: (023) 92466216
The main hospital used is Portsmouth Hospital Trust which covers Queen Alexandra’s and St Mary’s Hospitals.
Travel
Hayling Island is approached via the A3023 which crosses Langstone Harbour.
From the Havant roundabout at the head of Hayling Island there are good road links to the M27 which heads east to Brighton or west to Portsmouth and Southampton. The A3M which forms a major link from the south coast to London is within easy reach.
Havant station which is approx 5 miles away provides main line links to London and the south coast.
