Local Guides
In-depth guides to restaurants, things to do, moving to Waterlooville, and more.
12 Sept 2026
What to Do in Waterlooville When It Won't Stop Raining
Five genuinely useful indoor escapes for the sort of Waterlooville day when the garden is a swamp and everyone has already watched enough television.
15 Jan 2025
A Guide to Waterlooville Town Centre
Waterlooville's pedestrianised Precinct has been the heart of the town since it was pedestrianised in the early 1980s. Here's what to find there and what makes this Hampshire market town worth exploring.
15 Jan 2025
How to Find Local Businesses in Waterlooville
The Waterlooville.co directory lists local businesses across the town and surrounding Hampshire areas. Here is how to get the most from it.
8 Sept 2026
Wellington Retail Park, Waterlooville: Shops List & Guide
A practical, source-led guide to Wellington Retail Park on Hambledon Road.
15 Jun 2026
Waterlooville Tip (Recycling Centre): Booking, Hours & Guide
How to use Waterlooville Household Waste Recycling Centre — booking, opening hours, accepted materials, and what to know before you visit.
26 Sept 2026
Waterlooville Bin Collection Days & Recycling Guide
Waterlooville, Cowplain, Purbrook, Widley and Denmead bins are collected by Havant Borough Council on an alternating weekly cycle. Here's how to find your exact day and get it right first time.
26 Sept 2026
Buses in Waterlooville: Routes, Operators & Live Times
Waterlooville is served by First Bus and Stagecoach South, with regular routes to Portsmouth, Cosham, Havant and Petersfield. Here's every confirmed route and where to check live times.
26 Sept 2026
Council Tax in Waterlooville: Who Bills You & How to Pay
Most of Waterlooville, Cowplain, Purbrook and Widley are billed by Havant Borough Council, but Denmead (Winchester) and Horndean/Clanfield (East Hampshire) are billed separately. Here's who to pay, how to check your band, and how discounts work.
26 Sept 2026
EV Charging Points in Waterlooville: Where to Plug In
Waterlooville has a growing spread of public EV chargers, from a Sainsbury's ultra-rapid hub to town-centre car park points. Here's every confirmed location and how to check what's actually free right now.
26 Sept 2026
GP Surgeries in Waterlooville: Full List & How to Register
Every NHS GP practice serving Waterlooville, Cowplain, Purbrook, Widley, Denmead, Horndean and Clanfield, with addresses and how to register.
26 Sept 2026
Hampshire School Term Dates 2026/27 for Waterlooville
The official Hampshire County Council term and holiday dates for the 2026/27 school year, covering Waterlooville, Cowplain, Purbrook, Denmead and Horndean.
26 Sept 2026
Late-Night & Sunday Pharmacies in Waterlooville
How to find a pharmacy open late or on a Sunday in Waterlooville, plus what NHS 111 and the Pharmacy First scheme can do without a GP appointment.
26 Sept 2026
Waterlooville Library & Post Offices: Locations & Hours
Waterlooville Library sits in The Precinct in the town centre, run by Hampshire County Council, while several Post Office branches serve the wider PO7/PO8 area. Here's where to find them and how to check current opening hours.
26 Sept 2026
Waterlooville Markets & Annual Events Guide
From the weekly Friday market on London Road to the Christmas lights switch-on and the Hambledon Hilly trail run, here are Waterlooville's confirmed recurring markets and annual events.
26 Sept 2026
Nearest Train Stations to Waterlooville & How to Reach Them
Waterlooville has no railway station of its own — the nearest options are Bedhampton, Havant, Cosham and Rowlands Castle, all roughly 2–3 miles away. Here's how to reach each one and where to park.
26 Sept 2026
NHS Dentists in Waterlooville: Who's Listed & How to Check
The dental practices listed on nhs.uk as providing NHS treatment in Waterlooville and Cowplain, plus how to check availability and what to do in a dental emergency.
26 Sept 2026
Parking in Waterlooville: Car Parks, Charges & Rules
Waterlooville town centre's car parks are run by Havant Borough Council, with pay-and-display charging during the day and a free 30-minute scheme at Wellington Way. Here's what to know before you park.
26 Sept 2026
Parks, Playgrounds & Walks Near Waterlooville
From the South Downs at Queen Elizabeth Country Park to the play area at Jubilee Park, here's a confirmed guide to green space, walking routes and playgrounds around Waterlooville.
26 Sept 2026
Reporting Problems in Waterlooville: Who to Contact
Potholes and streetlights go to Hampshire County Council, while fly-tipping, noise and dog fouling go to Havant Borough Council (or Winchester/East Hampshire, depending on your street). Here's exactly who handles what.
26 Sept 2026
Schools in Waterlooville: Primaries, Secondaries & Admissions
Primary and secondary schools serving Waterlooville, Cowplain, Purbrook, Denmead, Horndean and Clanfield, with confirmed Ofsted grades and how Hampshire admissions work.
26 Sept 2026
Things to Do in Waterlooville with Kids
From indoor soft play in the Wellington Way precinct to the South Downs and Portsmouth's naval attractions, here's a confirmed round-up of things to do with children in and around Waterlooville.
26 Sept 2026
Urgent Care Near Waterlooville: A&E, UTCs, 111 or 999
Where to go for urgent treatment near Waterlooville — Queen Alexandra Hospital's A&E, nearby urgent treatment centres, and when to call 111 instead of 999.
3 Oct 2026
John R Murch Roofing & Building: Roofing Specialists in Waterlooville
Roofing specialists in Waterlooville since 2002, covering roof repair, new roofs, flat roofs, leadwork, fascias and soffits, with free quotes and 24/7 emergency repairs. A Featured Partner of Waterlooville.co.
3 Oct 2026
Oakwood Creations: Bespoke Building and Joinery in Waterlooville
Bespoke joinery, home renovations, loft conversions and extensions from a Waterlooville business serving Portsmouth, Havant, Fareham and wider Hampshire. A Featured Partner of Waterlooville.co.
3 Oct 2026
JC Barbering: A Family-Run Barbershop on Frogmore Lane, Waterlooville
A family-run barbershop in Waterlooville offering haircuts, beard grooming and traditional straight razor shaves. A Featured Partner of Waterlooville.co.
8 Oct 2026
Business Networking in Waterlooville: Where to Go and How to Get a Free Guest Ticket
A weekly business networking group meets every Wednesday at 4.30pm at Waterlooville Golf Club in Cowplain. It is ticketed and by invitation, and Waterlooville.co can get you in free as a guest.
8 Oct 2026
Removals in Waterlooville: How to Choose a Removal Company and Get a Free Quote
Moving house in Waterlooville, Cowplain, Purbrook, Horndean or Denmead? Here is how to pick a removal company you can trust, what to ask before you book, and a quick way to get a free quote.
8 Oct 2026
Website Design for Tradesmen in Waterlooville: What to Look For and Who Builds Them
If you run a trade business in Waterlooville and want a website that brings in work, here is what the site needs, what to ask a web designer, and the £500 one-off build offered by the publisher of this guide.
8 Oct 2026
AI Automation for Small Businesses in Hampshire: What It Does and Who Installs It
What AI agents can take off a small business owner’s plate, how to tell whether it is worth it for you, and a local, done-for-you option based in Horndean.
8 Oct 2026
How to Get Your Waterlooville Business Recommended by ChatGPT
More people now ask ChatGPT and Google’s AI answers who to use locally. Here is how those tools choose, what a Waterlooville business can do about it for free, and what a Featured Profile adds.