Why is Fareham Shopping Centre closed?
Michael Henderson
Published Feb 25, 2026
Why is Fareham Shopping Centre closed?
A “suspicious package” that caused Fareham town centre to close for a number of hours has been deemed to pose “no threat”, Hampshire Constabulary has announced. On Thursday (July 22), a 100m cordon was erected from Poundland on West Street by police and members of the public were asked to keep away from the scene.
Are dogs allowed in Fareham Shopping Centre?
Any animals or pets in the centre; assistance dogs are of course welcome. With the exception of mobility scooters and wheelchairs, vehicles are not allowed within the centre.
Has Fareham got a Primark?
The nearest Primark for Fareham residents is in Portsmouth. Vanessa Gassan, 34, from Gosport said: ‘It would be great to have one closer.
Is boots Open in Fareham?
Monday-Saturday: 8.30am – 5.30pm. Sunday: 10.00am – 4.00pm.
When did Fareham Shopping Centre open?
1976
Fareham Shopping Centre was opened by the Mayor Allan Chamberlain in 1976 costing £10m to build. Shoppers were wowed by the state-of-the-art mall which featured phone booths and a Sainsbury’s supermarket, Woolworths, Boots and Marks and Spencer.
Is Whiteley Shopping Centre open?
Whiteley is open from 9.00am – 7.00pm Monday to Saturday and 10.30am – 4.30pm on Sunday. Store opening times may vary. Food and leisure will be open later – please check retailer websites for further details.
Is Fareham a nice place to live?
A PICTURESQUE Hampshire town that’s “got it all” has been dubbed as one of the best places in the UK to live in. Fareham town has been labelled as the second best place in the UK for quality of life in this year’s annual quality of life survey by Halifax.
Why is Primark so cheap?
Because it doesn’t constantly have to get new lines into stores, it can save money on things like shipping (using slower boats rather than airplanes, for example) and manufacturing costs (by say offering contracts to garment factories in their quieter periods, when prices are cheaper).
When did Woolworths in Fareham close?
Sainsbury’s moved out in the mid 1990s as the store was small by modern standards and Woolworths closed during the 2008/9 Christmas period because the retailer had gone into administration.
What time does Whiteley open today?
9.00am – 7.00pm
Whiteley is open from 9.00am – 7.00pm Monday to Saturday and 10.30am – 4.30pm on Sunday.
What is the postcode for Whiteley Shopping Centre?
All rateable values in PO15 7PD
| Address | Type | Rateable Value |
|---|---|---|
| Unit E8a, Whiteley Shopping Centre, Whiteley Way, Whiteley, Fareham, Hants | Shop | £30,000 |
| Unit E8b, Whiteley Shopping Centre, Whiteley Way, Whiteley, Fareham, Hants | Shop | £29,750 |
| Unit E9a, Whiteley Shopping Centre, Whiteley Way, Whiteley, Fareham, Hants | Shop | £43,750 |