Timeline
16:43
Grab a drink at The Chamberlayne Arms. It is a privately-owned sports bar with a beer garden, built in 1887. You can settle in for an early evening pint or a meal and dessert before the sun goes down.
17:23
Walk to Lakeside Country Park. This area of land was left behind by gravel extraction for the M27 Motorway. The three large flooded holes provide a pleasant green belt and a clear view to the west.
18:13
Watch the sunset. On this date, the sun sets at 18:13 toward the WSW, shining directly over the flooded gravel pits.
18:43
Head back toward the town centre to The Wagon Works. This JD Wetherspoon pub displays posters about the history of the town and local author Charlotte Yonge, offering a place to reflect on the day.
Local tip
The sun sets toward the WSW on 15 October. Ensure you have a clear view to the west from Lakeside Country Park for the best experience.
Check before you go
- The Chamberlayne Arms is open Mo-Sa 11:00-23:00 and Su 12:00-22:00.
- The Wagon Works is open Mo-Th,Su 09:00-22:00 and Fr,Sa 09:00-23:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Eastleigh (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).