What's On

  • All
  • Comedy
  • Event Cinema
  • Family
  • Literature
  • Theatre
  • Workshops

Exhibition on Screen: Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers

Wednesday 6th November
Time: 7:30pm
Tickets: £10

James Alderson and Friends

Thursday 7th November
Time: 8pm
Tickets: £13

OperaCocktail by OperaUpClose

Friday 8th November
Time: 7:30pm
Tickets: £18

Stories in the Dust by Anna Harriott and Iona Johnson

Saturday 9th November
Time: 11am & 1:30pm
Tickets: £8

Russell Hicks: Happy To Be Here

Saturday 9th November
Time: 8pm
Tickets: £18

Creative Memory Café: Autumn 2024

Wednesday 13th November
Time: 11am
Tickets: Free

Book Group: Cold Comfort Farm

Thursday 14th November
Time 7:15pm
Tickets: £7

Sense and Sensibility by Bench Theatre

Thursday 14th November
Times: 2:30pm & 7:30pm
Tickets: £11 – £13

Box Office Telephone: 023 9247 2700

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

Open Monday - Saturday: 10:00am - 4:00 pm

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?

The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre Registered Charity No. 297353

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)

Bank holiday opening hours:
Christmas Day – 25th December 2024 Closed
Boxing Day – 26th December 2024 Closed

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