Waterlooville Guide

Practical guides and local knowledge

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

Food & Drink

• Restaurants in Waterlooville
  Where to eat out in Waterlooville and Cowplain
• Pubs in Waterlooville
  Traditional pubs and bars across the town
• Cafes in Waterlooville
  Coffee shops and tea rooms around the town
• Takeaways in Waterlooville
  Fish and chips, kebabs, pizza and more
• Farm Shops and Local Produce near Waterlooville
  Fresh food from the Hampshire countryside

Transport

• Bus Services in Waterlooville
  Getting around without a car
• Driving and Parking in Waterlooville
  Roads, routes and car parks around town
• Cycling in Waterlooville
  Routes, paths and cycle infrastructure
• Taxis and Private Hire in Waterlooville
  Getting around when the buses don't run
• Commuting from Waterlooville
  Getting to work from a town without a station

Health

• Doctors and GP Surgeries in Waterlooville
  Primary healthcare across the town
• Dentists in Waterlooville
  Dental practices and oral healthcare
• Pharmacies in Waterlooville
  Dispensing, advice and health services
• Mental Health Support in Waterlooville
  Services, charities and community support

Education

• Primary Schools in Waterlooville
  Education for children aged 4 to 11
• Secondary Schools in Waterlooville
  Education for young people aged 11 to 16
• Childcare in Waterlooville
  Nurseries, childminders and after-school care

Shopping

• Waterlooville Shopping Centre
  The town's retail heart on Wellington Way
• Supermarkets in Waterlooville
  Weekly shops and grocery stores

Housing

• House Prices in Waterlooville
  The local property market and what it costs to buy
• New Housing Developments in Waterlooville
  Where the town is growing and what it means
• Renting in Waterlooville
  The private rental market and tenant advice

Parks & Nature

• Queen Elizabeth Country Park
  Woodland, downland and outdoor adventure on Waterlooville's doorstep
• Jubilee Park and Local Green Spaces
  Parks, playing fields and open spaces in Waterlooville
• Dog Walking in Waterlooville
  Routes, parks and open spaces for dogs
• Walking Routes Around Waterlooville
  From suburban strolls to South Downs hikes
• Allotments in Waterlooville
  Growing your own fruit and vegetables

Sports

• Waterlooville Football Club
  Non-league football with a proud history
• Leisure Centres and Fitness in Waterlooville
  Swimming, gym and sports facilities
• Cricket in Waterlooville
  Village cricket and club cricket across the area

Culture

• The Spring Arts and Heritage Centre
  Culture, exhibitions and performance in Havant
• Nightlife in Waterlooville
  Pubs, bars and late-night entertainment
• Summer Activities in Waterlooville
  Things to do during the warm months

Services

• Waterlooville Library
  Books, information and community services
• Veterinary Practices in Waterlooville
  Animal healthcare for pets and small animals
• Hairdressers and Barbers in Waterlooville
  Salons and grooming across the town
• Broadband and Internet in Waterlooville
  Connectivity, providers and speeds
• Council Services in Waterlooville
  What Havant Borough Council provides
• Post Office Services in Waterlooville
  Mail, parcels and counter services

History

• How Waterlooville Got Its Name
  From the Battle of Waterloo to a Hampshire town
• The Growth of Waterlooville: From Hamlet to Town
  How a roadside pub became a town of 63,000

Community

• Cowplain: A Guide to Waterlooville's Northern Neighbour
  Shops, services and community in Cowplain
• Purbrook: A Guide to the Southern Suburb
  History, schools and green spaces in Purbrook
• Stakes and Wecock Farm
  Housing estates and community life on the eastern edge
• Churches in Waterlooville
  Places of worship across the town
• Christmas in Waterlooville
  Festive events, shopping and celebrations
• Volunteering in Waterlooville
  How to give your time and make a difference
• Crime and Community Safety in Waterlooville
  Policing, crime levels and neighbourhood safety
• Denmead: The Village Next Door
  A rural neighbour with its own identity
• Horndean: Waterlooville's Northern Neighbour
  A village on the edge of the South Downs

Environment

• Recycling and Waste Collection in Waterlooville
  What goes in which bin and collection schedules
• Air Quality in Waterlooville
  Traffic emissions, monitoring and clean air
• Energy Efficiency and the Environment in Waterlooville
  Solar panels, insulation and greener living