Fareham Guide

Practical guides and local knowledge

Everything you need to know about living in and visiting Fareham. These guides are written with genuine local knowledge.

Food & Drink

• Restaurants in Fareham
  Where to eat out in the town centre and surrounding areas
• Cafes in Fareham
  Coffee shops, tea rooms, and casual daytime eating
• Pubs in Fareham
  Pubs, bars, and places to drink across the borough
• Takeaways in Fareham
  Fish and chips, curry, pizza, and more for collection and delivery
• Fish and Chips in Fareham
  Chippies and the local tradition of Friday night fish suppers
• Supermarkets in Fareham
  Where to do your weekly shop in and around Fareham

Health

• Doctors in Fareham
  GP surgeries, health centres, and how to register
• Dentists in Fareham
  Dental practices and how to find an NHS dentist
• Pharmacies in Fareham
  Where to get prescriptions, medicines, and health advice
• Hospitals Near Fareham
  Fareham Community Hospital, QA, and where to go in an emergency
• Vets in Fareham
  Veterinary practices for pets and animals across the borough

Education

• Schools in Fareham
  An overview of primary and secondary education in the borough
• Primary Schools in Fareham
  Infant and junior schools across the borough
• Secondary Schools in Fareham
  Comprehensive schools and academies for ages 11 to 16
• Nurseries in Fareham
  Childcare, pre-schools, and early years provision across the borough

Transport

• Parking in Fareham
  Where to park in the town centre and how much it costs
• Trains from Fareham
  Rail services to London, Portsmouth, and Southampton
• Buses in Fareham
  Local bus routes, operators, and where they go
• Getting to Fareham
  How to reach Fareham by road, rail, and public transport
• Taxis in Fareham
  Taxi ranks, cab firms, and ride-hailing services

Property & Living

• Property in Fareham
  The housing market, property types, and what to expect
• Estate Agents in Fareham
  Who sells and lets property in Fareham
• Council Tax in Fareham
  Bands, rates, and what your council tax pays for
• Postcodes in Fareham
  The PO14, PO15, PO16, PO17, and SO31 postcode areas
• Population of Fareham
  How many people live in Fareham and how the town has grown
• Fareham Borough Council
  Council services, offices, bin collection, and local planning
• Crime in Fareham
  Crime rates, safety, and policing in the borough
• Jobs in Fareham
  Employment, Solent Business Park, Segensworth, and major local employers
• Recycling Centre in Fareham
  Fareham HWRC at Newgate Lane and what you can take there

Leisure

• Things to Do in Fareham
  Activities, days out, and leisure options in the borough
• Walks in Fareham
  Walking routes along the coast, through woodland, and around the town
• Parks and Green Spaces in Fareham
  Where to find open air, play areas, and outdoor space
• Dog Walking in Fareham
  Where to take your dog for a walk in and around the borough
• Gyms and Fitness in Fareham
  Gyms, leisure centres, and places to keep fit
• Swimming in Fareham
  Indoor pools, open water, and where to swim
• Sailing Near Fareham
  Fareham Creek, Warsash, Portsmouth Harbour, and Solent sailing access
• Cycling in Fareham
  Cycle routes, paths, and the National Cycle Network in the borough
• Fishing in Fareham
  Shore fishing, Fareham Creek, Titchfield Haven, and coarse fishing options
• Cinema in Fareham
  Vue at Whiteley and film options for the borough
• Leisure Centre in Fareham
  Fareham Leisure Centre, swimming pool, gym, and Holly Hill
• Football in Fareham
  Fareham Town FC, local clubs, and where to play
• Museums in Fareham
  Westbury Manor Museum, Fort Nelson, and local heritage

Community

• Churches in Fareham
  Places of worship in the town and surrounding areas
• Markets in Fareham
  The Monday market and other trading opportunities
• Community Groups in Fareham
  Clubs, societies, and local organisations
• Events in Fareham
  Fareham Festival, Christmas lights, and local happenings throughout the year
• Fareham Library
  Fareham library on Osborn Road and what it offers

Shopping

• Shopping in Fareham
  High Street shops, the shopping centre, and retail parks
• Hairdressers in Fareham
  Salons, barbers, and where to get your hair done
• Fareham High Street
  The pedestrianised heart of the town centre

Reference

• History of Fareham
  Saxon origins, market town, brickworks, and Victorian growth
• Weather in Fareham
  South coast climate, typical conditions, and what to expect through the year