Westleigh Park

You'll find Westleigh Park tucked away near Emsworth, a proper sports facility that serves the local community well. It's the kind of place where you can watch cricket in summer, with decent grounds for club matches and a clubhouse that actually feels lived-in rather than corporate. The park has several pitches and courts - football, cricket, and other sports depending on the season.

It's really geared toward players and club members rather than casual visitors. If you're a sports enthusiast or have kids keen on trying local clubs, it's worth poking around. Families staying nearby - The Old Dairy Farm Glamping is barely a mile away, and Hayling Island Holiday Park sits just 5 miles south - could use it as a base for children's sports camps or lessons. Summer's the obvious season when the grounds are in full use and there's proper activity happening.

Though I'd be honest: unless you're specifically here for a match or coaching session, it won't occupy your afternoon. This isn't a visitor attraction in the traditional sense. The real draw is if you've got kids wanting to join a club or if you're timing a visit around watching local cricket. Pop into Emsworth itself instead for the proper charm - the high street and waterfront are where the holiday magic actually happens. Westleigh Park is functional rather than scenic, useful rather than unmissable.