About Emsworth

Emsworth is a picturesque town located in the upper reaches of Chichester Harbour, with narrow streets and a busy harbour-side, charming pubs and restaurants and a host of small specialist shops.  Tucked away in the south east corner of Hampshire on the shore of Chichester Harbour, Emsworth is a quiet and attractive yet vibrant and dynamic town where residents wouldn't live anywhere else and visitors can be sure of a friendly welcome.

Emsworth is popular with sailors, artists, naturalists and walkers. The two tidal millponds to east and west are host to a variety of wild life. Emsworth has a long history connected with oyster fishing and boat building and still boasts traditional shipwrights and chandleries. Its attractive streets are lined with a mixture of architectural styles and high walled gardens and a walk around the town gives a genuine feel for the past, with exceptional harbour

As well as a diverse range small specialist shops, Emsworth
 boasts eight pubs with some dating back to the 18th century, five fine restaurants to suit all tastes and pockets. four cafés, two Chinese take-aways and a fish and chip shop.

Emswoorth's wide range of independent shops and services which include:

• three banks

• a building society branch

• two greengrocers

• two butchers

• fishmonger

• two newsagents

• three florists

• three gift shops

• five hairdressers

• a Co-op

• a Tesco Express

plus a range of small specialist shops.

If you want it you can normally find it in Emsworth which enjoys the highest shopper approval rating of all the Borough's centres