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Nestled between Southampton and Portsmouth sits the historic market town of Fareham. Located on the southern coast of England, the town is known for its vast maritime history and local charm. The town and the surrounding area offer a large number of places to see and explore while you’re here, such as the iconic Georgian architecture of West Street or the entertainment venue Ferneham hall, which is currently being renovated and will reopen as “Fareham Live” later in 2024. Today we’re going to collect a number of the most popular locations to visit, whether you’re looking to soak in the local history, do some shopping or just take in the natural beauty.
Outdoor activities, exercising and everyday life can take a toll on our bodies, with a large number of us suffering persistent pain or discomfort in silence. Perhaps you’ve resigned yourself to dealing with it with medication, or you’re frequently back and forth to your GP for treatment. We here at Hutchinson Health can help. We are a chiropractic and osteopathic clinic specialising in musculoskeletal health. Our clinicians will work closely with you to create a bespoke treatment plan, focusing on manual therapies to bring you relief, whether you suffer from back pain, neck pain, knee pain or any other constant discomfort in your joints or muscles. If you would like to know more about how our osteopathy and chiropractic practitioners can help, contact us now, or use the quick and easy online booking system to book your first appointment.
For a lot of us, the great outdoors is our first port of call for any new place we visit. Fareham and the surrounding towns and areas offer multiple places to see, excursions and outdoor adventures to experience. The Forest of Bere offers cycling and walking trails, ponds, farmland and a chance to get lost in nature. Manor Farm and Country Park is a real life operating medieval farm, offering an insight into historic farming methods and a rich history of the 13th century location. Queen Elizabeth Country Park provides over 2000 acres of open-access woodland to explore with the whole family. If you’re up for a day trip a little further out, you cannot afford to miss the South Downs National Park or the Blackwood Forest.
There are plenty of cultural and historic locations to visit around the town of Fareham. Locations like Southsea Castle, a 16th century castle rich with fascinating stories just waiting to be discovered. Titchfield Abbey and Netley Abbey are both abbey ruins full of local history just waiting to be explored. Portsmouth Historic Dockyard features Victorian ships, naval vessels and a museum to enjoy. Fort Brockhurst is a largely unaltered fort built in the 1860s to repel French invasion, with the armoury, gun ramps and parade grounds all available for viewing.
If you prefer something a little more adrenaline-filled, then Fareham and the surrounding areas have you covered. Test your skill at Teamsport Indoor Karting, featuring state-of-the-art electric karts, a spectator zone and group events. Head to Planet Ice in Gosport for a spacious modern ice rink for the whole family, with disco sessions, open skating and lessons for the little ones to help them find their ice feet! How about an indoor rock climbing adventure? Rock Up has 26 epic ascents and over 70 individual climbing challenges for all experience levels. Perhaps you’re looking for something a little different, if so why not try your hand at axe throwing? Down Range Axe Throwing caters to enthusiasts and first-timers alike, providing a thrilling day out for the family. If you’re after something a little more traditional, check out The Outdoor Sports Centre, where you can make use of the various outdoor pitches, tennis courts, the assault course, athletics track, crazy golf and much more!
Whether you like to enjoy the sun by the waterfront or you enjoy water-based sports activities, there’s plenty to enjoy in the local area. Being on the southern coast, Fareham offers multiple beautiful beaches to enjoy, such as Solent Breezes Beach, Lee-on-Solent Beach and Hill Head Beach. If you’re looking for something a little more thrilling, be sure to visit Portsmouth Watersports Centre, where you and your kids can take part in kayaking, power boating, windsurfing and sailing! Havant Leisure Centre has one of the best heated 25m (82ft) indoor pools in the area, as well as a splash pool and diving pit. Woodmill Outdoor Activities Centre is another outdoor adventure park that sits on 17 acres of land with its own sizeable private lake, where you can enjoy kayaking, rigging, trapeze, rope swinging, pond dipping and many other water-based group activities.
If you’re here with the whole family, great news! There’s plenty to keep the little ones engaged. Fun City offers an indoor soft play area for children up to 12, with a cafeteria, friendly staff on-hand and nappy changing facilities to make sure you have everything you need for a relaxing day out. Monkey Bizness Gosport is another indoor play area, featuring year-round events and activities for toddlers and older children. The Portsmouth Mystery Treasure Trail is an opportunity to work together as a family on a self-guided detective mystery around town. Hunt down clues, explore the sites and uncover the mystery! For kids a little older, Clarence Pier features amusement rides, an arcade, crazy golf and many more activities waiting to be enjoyed on the beautiful waterfront. If you’re looking to work on your aim, check out Laser Quest in Portsmouth, the ultimate sci-fi adventure for all ages.
The town of Fareham is full of places to discover and enjoy with the whole family. If you’d like a day trip, extending your radius and heading up towards Southampton and further, you can visit places such as the Ocean Village Marina, offering dining, shopping and a vibrant waterfront. A little further still is the awe-inspiring and must-see New Forest National Park. No matter your preferences, there is something for everyone in Fareham and the surrounding areas and towns.
Clinicians Warren and Nathan have many years experience treating a multitude of conditions in patients of all ages.
We take a bespoke, patient-centred approach to treatment. Your treatment is tailored to you and we aim to help you, as quickly as possible, get back to full health.
Clinicians Warren and Nathan both have many years experience treating many different conditions in patients of all ages.
We take a bespoke, patient-centred approach to treatment. Your treatment is tailored to you and we aim to help you as quickly as possible back to full health.
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