WHAT'S ON
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
We gracefully accept donations
THE SPRING CAFE AND BAR
Our friendly and award-winning café is now open from 10:00am to 3:00pm Monday to Saturday for delicious cakes and light lunches. Hot food is served until 2.30pm.
The Spring’s evening bar opens 45 minutes before the start of a show.
For café and bar enquiries, please contact cafeadmin@thespring.co.uk or call us on 023 9224 9069 – we are happy to discuss catering for your event at The Spring.
Current Menu
Our Daytime Food Menu features a variety of freshly-prepared hot and cold food which you can eat in our friendly café. Please check the specials board on arrival at The Spring for daily specials such as quiche.
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 hope you enjoy your visit to The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre. In this section of our website you can read about your visit and our facilities. Use the menu on the left hand side to find out how to get here, when we’re open and a few other details we think you’ll find useful.
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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