Rear Admiral Philip ‘Percy’ Gick flew Swordfish aircraft in the Second World War and also created Emsworth Yacht Harbour. He served in a total of eight aircraft carriers, and was awarded the DSC and Bar and twice mentioned in dispatches. Did you know? ‘Mentioned in dispatches’ (MiD) is when the name of a member of …
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Emsworth Yacht Harbour
Emsworth Yacht Harbour is a family owned business and an RYA Active Marina, with monthly events for berth holders. Home to a friendly loyal community, their facilities include The Deck restaurant, shipwrights, engine repair and yacht rigging services. There is a red diesel pump at the harbour pontoon and two toilet and shower facility blocks …
Tuppenny Barn
Tuppenny Barn is a UK registered charity with a vision to create a better future for our children by inspiring communities to learn about sustainable and organic food. They cultivate and harvest organic produce, using this to create learning experiences for all ages and to promote the benefits of growing, cooking and eating healthy food. …
Prinsted Beach & Scouts
Beautiful views attract visitors all year round to walk the Prinsted foreshore and along the flat 3.7km (2.3 mile) coastal path between Chidham Point and Prinsted Point. Prinsted has always suffered from winter storms and in the 1930s the beach area was just mud and shingle. Sea storms and high tides kept breaking through from …