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Daytime

Eastleigh Afternoon Stroll

A relaxed walk through Eastleigh’s green spaces and local shops, timed for the quietest part of the day.

Best time: noneAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 13:00

    The Concorde Club

    Start with a quiet pint or coffee at The Concorde Club. It is open from 11AM on weekends, making early afternoon a calm time to settle in before heading out.

  2. 13:30

    Lakeside Country Park

    Walk to Lakeside Country Park. Explore the three flooded gravel pits and enjoy the green belt. It is a pleasant spot for a short walk away from the town centre bustle.

  3. 14:00

    The Swan Centre

    Head to The Swan Centre. Browse the shops in the centre and the streets behind it, which contain most of Eastleigh’s retail offerings.

  4. 14:30

    The Wagon Works

    End your walk at The Wagon Works. This JD Wetherspoon pub offers a chance to rest and look at the local history posters about Charlotte Yonge.

Local tip

The Concorde Club is the oldest jazz club under the same management in the UK, so you might catch a live session if you time it right, though the afternoon is generally peaceful.

Check before you go

  • The Concorde Club is open Mon–Fri 5PM–late and Sat Sun 11AM–late.
  • The Wagon Works is open Mo-Th,Su 09:00-22:00 and Fr,Sa 09:00-23:00.
  • Walking distances between these spots are short and manageable for a leisurely pace.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Eastleigh (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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