Hayling Island’s independent local guide · Updated 23 October 2026
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5 Oct 2026
Southsea Shakespeare Actors bring Titus Andronicus to the Station Theatre
The visiting company performs Shakespeare's tragedy from 18 to 21 November 2026.
5 Oct 2026
Station Theatre's weekend Station Sessions workshops continue through to 22 November
The theatre's hands-on sessions cover performance skills and lighting and sound, and no experience is needed.
5 Oct 2026
Station Theatre schedules three afternoon film showings before Christmas
HIADS shows Now You See Me on 16 October, The Grand Budapest Hotel on 13 November and Quartet on 11 December 2026.
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HIADS stages Ronald Harwood's Collaboration at the Station Theatre from 23 October
Hayling Island Amateur Dramatic Society presents the drama on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings between 23 and 31 October 2026.
5 Oct 2026
Fareham Musical Society brings A Christmas Carol to Hayling's Station Theatre in December
A new musical version of the Dickens story plays from 2 to 5 December 2026, with a Saturday matinee.
5 Oct 2026
Autumn beach recycling gets under way along Eastoke seafront
Coastal Partners, working for Havant Borough Council, says autumn beach management on South Hayling began on 28 September 2026 and is expected to last about four weeks.
5 Oct 2026
Hayling Island Parish Council will have 16 councillors, with elections planned for May 2027
Havant Borough Council says the new parish council will be a single ward and that residents should be ready to elect councillors in May 2027.
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Automating Admin in a Small Hayling Island Business with AI
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ChatGPT and AI for Small Business on Hayling Island: Drafting Tool or Working Agent?
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AI for Plumbers on Hayling Island: Catch the Boiler Call While You Are Under a Sink
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An AI Setup for a Hayling Island Electrician: One Agent, Three Jobs
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Practical Help Implementing AI in a Hayling Island Service Business
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An AI Customer-Service Assistant for a Hayling Island Business
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An AI Consultant Who Actually Installs It: How to Tell Before You Pay
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WhatsApp Lead Follow-Up with AI for Hayling Island Businesses
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The Ferry Boat Inn
Historic waterside pub at the Langstone Harbour ferry crossing — one of Hampshire's oldest pubs.
Hayling Island Watersports Centre
Kitesurfing, windsurfing, paddleboarding and kayak lessons on West Beach, Hayling Island.
Hayling Golf Club
Championship links course established 1883 — outstanding views of the Solent and Isle of Wight.
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28 Sept 2026
The Best Garages on Hayling Island 2026: Ranked on Real Google Ratings
Every genuine garage across Hayling Island, ranked on real Google ratings and review counts — nobody paid to be on this list.
28 Sept 2026
The Best Sailing and Watersports on Hayling Island 2026: Ranked on Real Google Ratings
Every genuine sailing and watersports venue across Hayling Island, ranked on real Google ratings and review counts — nobody paid to be on this list.
28 Sept 2026
The Best Cafes on Hayling Island 2026: Ranked on Real Google Ratings
Every genuine cafe across Hayling Island, ranked on real Google ratings and review counts — nobody paid to be on this list.
28 Sept 2026
The Best Pubs on Hayling Island 2026: Ranked on Real Google Ratings
Every genuine pub across Hayling Island, ranked on real Google ratings and review counts — nobody paid to be on this list.
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Every part of Hayling Island, from West Beach to Northney.
Wide sandy beach facing the Solent — famous for watersports, kitesurfing, and the birthplace of windsurfing.
Traditional seaside funfair and beach on the island's eastern shore — a holiday favourite since the 1950s.
The main village centre for South Hayling — shops, restaurants, the post office, and the Mengham Rythe tidal creek.
Quiet, rural northern Hayling with views over Langstone Harbour SSSI — great for birdwatching, walking, and a pint at the waterside.
Picturesque north-east Hayling on Chichester Harbour — working marina, watersports schools, and stunning harbour views.
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