Late Lounge

The Late Lounge sits on Hayling Island, a theatre space that punches above its weight for a seaside town. It's the sort of place where you'll catch proper theatre - drama, comedy, the occasional music event - without the West End prices or the London crowds. The venue itself has that intimate, anything-can-happen feel that makes smaller theatres genuinely exciting. You're in rows close enough to the stage that you can read an actor's expression, which matters when the performance is good.

Who benefits most? Theatre-goers who actually want to engage rather than sit in the dark feeling obligated. Comedy fans will find regular slots here. Families with older kids work well too, depending on what's on - it's not a kids' entertainment factory, but seasonal shows and family-friendly productions do crop up.

If you're camping at Fishery Creek Touring Park, literally a ten-minute walk away, the Late Lounge becomes a proper evening option rather than a "drive somewhere" mission. Even from Stubcroft Farm or The Old Dairy Farm Glamping, it's an easy drive down the coast. Check what's on before you book your holiday - the programme varies - but if theatre's your thing, it's worth timing a visit around their schedule. The island itself is fine for a break: decent beaches, fish and chips that won't disappoint, the usual seaside infrastructure. The theatre just gives you a proper reason to be here rather than just passing through.