A sad and sudden goodbye

We’re heartbroken to share that we are preparing to close our Havant site.

We haven’t yet been given formal notice, but we were told verbally, with no paperwork, that we must leave within 4 weeks. Despite trying everything to agree an amicable solution with Havant Borough Council, we have been unable to do so and therefore must sadly leave at the end of July.

That’s not enough time – to honour parties already booked, to say goodbye properly, or to protect the space we’ve built with such love.

We’ve done everything we can:

1. Offered a plan to clear arrears by September
2. Proposed a lower rent to ease seasonal pressure
3. Repeatedly asked for dialogue
4. Liaised with local councillors and MP’s for support

We’ve experienced silence after being told to leave and shocking inconsistencies in the approach taken by the Council which has left a small family business on its knees. At a time in history when large corporate organisations continue to bully the little people, and operating as an independent bricks-and-mortar business in the current climate is made increasingly hard. Evidenced by our high-streets, and particularly the pressures the leisure and hospitality industry are facing nationwide. It is the end of Wonder Havant, but not the end of Wonder, we will not allow this to affect our future and the brand, loved by so many.

We’re still here.
We’re still smiling. Still showing up. Still putting our hearts into our family business.

💛Fareham remains OPEN
💛 Future Havant bookings will be contacted and offered the chance to transfer to Fareham or gain a refund.
💛 If you can visit us in Havant one more time while we’re open, we’d love to see you.

Please bear with us as we plan what comes next – and know that we’ll do everything we can to give Havant the send-off it deserves.

Thank you for every moment,

Marnie & Gavin
Family Founders, Wonder World of Imagination – and local parents too!