The quirky South Coast harbour town loved by artists with an iconic lido nearby

The quirky South Coast harbour town loved by artists with an iconic lido nearby

Those old enough to remember the 1980s BBC soap Howards’ Way will find Emsworth familiar. Although the show was set on the River Hamble, its backdrop has a lot in common with the nearby Hampshire town. For anyone unfamiliar, Howards’ Way focused on the enviable lives of the sailing set who lived on the south coast. There were big phones, bigger shoulder pads and enormous egos. It’s perfect for sailors with Chichester’s grand harbour snaking out …