What's On
- All
- Event Cinema
- Music
- Talk
La Bouche Manouche Feat. Irene Serra present “Got A Little Rhythm!”
Saturday 1st February
Time 7:30pm
Tickets: £20
Les Misérables: The Concert (40th Anniversary celebration)
Tuesday 4th February 2025
Times: 2:30pm & 7.30pm
Tickets: £10
Macbeth: David Tennant & Cush Jumbo
Wednesday 5th February 2025
Times: 1:45pm & 7.30pm
Tickets: £15
The Spring Museum
The Museum at The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre celebrates and recognises the history of our Borough, the people who have lived here and their stories.
Our Museum is open Monday to Saturday, 10am – 4pm and for one hour before evening performances.
Entry to the museum is free.
Highlights of the Museum:
- Find out how life was lived in Havant with our collection of objects that look at local life thoughout history
- Explore our 1950s re-created kitchen and decide if you could manage without a microwave or freezer
- Discover the past glory of the Hayling Billy train line with displays, films and an interactive model
- Explore fascinating facts about famous local brands, including Scalextric, Tampax and Kenwood.
- Enjoy the beauty of three hand-painted Royal Doulton wall tile panels that once adorned the walls of the Havant War Memorial Hospital children’s ward
In addition you can:
- Take part in our Family Museum Activity Trail
- Research your family history, your local area or your own specialist subject in our free-to-use Research Room.
- Hear experts share their knowledge in our Heritage Talks
- Learn more about your local area in our Heritage Walks
- Get involved in our community projects, outreach work and research projects
Join the Team
Looking for your next exciting opportunity? Join our team at The Spring and be a part of something special in Havant Borough!
Current Vacancies
Finance Manager
The Finance Manager oversees the finance function of both The Spring and its trading subsidiary company Havant Arts Active, providing financial management to the organisation and ensuring it is legally compliant, transparent and achieving business and financial targets.
Hours: 16-18 hours per week
Salary: £35,000 per annum, pro rata
Reporting to: Executive Director
Responsible for: Finance Officer, Volunteers
Please take a read through the job description and cover letter. Submit your application via email to recruitment@thespring.co.uk
Deadline for applications: 10am, 27th January 2025.
Finance Officer
The Finance Officer supports the finance function of both The Spring and its trading subsidiary company Havant Arts Active, working as a bookkeeper and managing day-to-day accounts and financial procedures.
Hours: 22 hours per week
Salary: £25,000 per annum, pro rata
Reporting to: Finance Manager
Responsible for: Volunteers
Please take a read through the job description and cover letter. Submit your application form via email to recruitment@thespring.co.uk
Deadline for applications: 10am, 27th January 2025.
Casual Technician
The Casual Technician is responsible for the technical delivery of specific performances and events both at The Spring and as part of our outreach programme, providing first class support to visiting companies, artists and hirers.
Hours: Zero hours contract, shifts are allocated on a rota system
Salary: £11.44 per hour (plus holiday pay)
Reporting to: Operations Manager
Please take a read through the job description and cover letter. Submit your application form via email to recruitment@thespring.co.uk
Deadline for applications: 10am, 3rd February 2025.
The Spring Cafe and Bar
Our welcoming café serves a variety of hot and cold lunch options, homemade cakes, and hot drinks, all prepared by our friendly team. Families are well catered for with our children’s lunchboxes, locally made ice cream, and refreshing milkshakes. Check out our current daytime food menu here.
During the year we also offer special seasonal specials – make sure to pop in to see what’s on the menu!
For café and bar enquiries, please drop us an email or call 023 9224 9069 – we are happy to discuss catering for your event at The Spring.
Our Role Play Area
Have fun exploring our well-equipped role play area here at The Spring – open 10am to 4pm from Monday to Saturday and free for all families. The role play area is situated next to our comfortable cafe, which serves drinks, lunches and homemade cakes.
Children love to play make-believe and the huge benefit of imaginative role play to their educational, creative and social development is widely recognised.
The role play area at The Spring will inspire, educate and ignite childrens’ imaginations. While you’re here, why not take a look at our Family Museum Activity Trail too?
Your Visit
We are delighted to welcome everyone into our building, and we will always do our best to help make your visit enjoyable. If you require any access requirements, please contact our friendly box office team by calling 023 9247 2700
How to get to us
The Spring is just a short walk from Havant rail and bus stations. A Pay and Display car park is located near to the venue, but spaces are limited. Should the car park be full, there are multiple options within a short walking distance and are open 24 hours.
Opening hours
The Spring’s usual opening hours are 10am-4pm Monday to Saturday, closed on Sundays. The building is open 1 hour before evening performances.
Cafe – Monday-Saturday, 10am – 3pm (Hot food served until 2.30pm)
Bar – Opens 1 hour before an evening show
Museum – Monday-Saturday, 10am – 4pm
Box Office – Monday-Saturday, 10am – 4pm (and 1 hour before an evening performance)
Christmas opening hours:
| Christmas Eve 24th December 2024 | Café will close at 1:30pm Building with close at 2pm |
| Christmas Day 25th and Boxing Day 26th December 2024 | Closed |
| 27th December 2024 – Thursday 2nd January 2025 | Closed |
| Friday 3rd January 2025 | Open usual hours 10am – 4pm |
