Competitors from Hayling getting away at the start of the Hayling Raft Race in July 1995. The News PP4044placeholder image
Competitors from Hayling getting away at the start of the Hayling Raft Race in July 1995. The News PP4044

24 wonderfully nostalgic photos from Hayling Island's magnificent past

By Steve Deeks
Published 23rd Jul 2020, 17:58 GMT
Updated 20th Oct 2025, 17:06 GMT

Perhaps you feature in one of these images taken on Hayling over the years?

These great images are from 1960 onwards and include Hayling carnival, the raft race, the fair, local shops and many other events.

What are your memories of Hayling Island back in the 1960s?

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The News on Elm Grove, Hayling 1972. The News PP4851

9. Memories from Hayling Island

The News on Elm Grove, Hayling 1972. The News PP4851 Photo: The News archive

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Cherry Orchard, Hayling in May 1974. The News PP4853

10. Memories from Hayling Island

Cherry Orchard, Hayling in May 1974. The News PP4853 Photo: The News archive

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The off-runners begin the ten mile Hayling island marathon, 1994. The News PP4962

11. Memories from Hayling Island

The off-runners begin the ten mile Hayling island marathon, 1994. The News PP4962 Photo: The News archive

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Action from the start of Hayling Islands windsurfing Marathon around the Island in 1994. The News PP5397

12. Memories from Hayling Island

Action from the start of Hayling Islands windsurfing Marathon around the Island in 1994. The News PP5397 Photo: The News archive

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