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10 of the Best Historic Sites in Hampshire

Discover the best historic sites in hampshire, from jane austen's house to the historic dockyard at portsmouth..

04 Mar 2021

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Hampshire is steeped in rich, cultural history and has fortunately retained many of its important historical sites, some of which date all the way back to antiquity.

The ages in which many of the historic locations range from the period of Roman occupation to the Age of Revolution, Enlightenment and Industry.

Here is a list of the top 10 best historic sites in the county.

1. Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is an area of HM Naval Base Portsmouth which is open to the public. Managed today by the National Museum of the Royal Navy, the dockyard contains several historic and famous ships including HMS Victory, HMS Warrior and the Mary Rose.

Housing the Royal Navy Museum and still part of an active naval base, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard today offers visitors a great insight into the British navy, both its past and present.

2. Winchester Cathedral

Winchester Cathedral is a cathedral of the Church of England in Hampshire, England. It is one of the largest cathedrals in Europe, with the greatest overall length of any medieval Gothic cathedral in the world.

Once the seat of the royal power of the Anglo-Saxons and Normans, a Christian church was built here around 645AD and over the next 350 years it became the most important church in Anglo-Saxon England.

By 1000AD, its status as one of the grandest cathedrals in Europe was assured. Its early Norman roots are visible in the round-arched crypts and transepts and over the centuries, ‘soaring Gothic arches’ were added, as were stunning works of art, medieval carvings and the 12th century 1.5 ton Tournai marble font.

Every year, three hundred thousand people from all over the world visit the cathedral.

3. Winchester Castle

Winchester Castle is a medieval building in Winchester, Hampshire. The Great Hall, “one of the finest surviving aisled halls of the 13th century”, contains the greatest symbol of medieval mythology, King Arthur ’s Round Table, and is all that now remains of Winchester Castle.

The castle dates back to 1067. Only a year after the Norman invasion of England in 1066 , the site was chosen by William the Conqueror to be the location of one of the first Norman castles in England. For over one hundred years it was the seat of Government of the Norman Kings.

Winchester Castle’s three main features, The Great Hall, The Round Table and Queen Eleanor’s Garden are all open to the public.

4. Jane Austen’s House

Jane Austen’s House is a small independent museum in the village of Chawton near Alton in Hampshire. It is a writer’s house where the famous novelist Jane Austen spent the last eight years of her life.

Today, Jane Austen’s House is one of the most important literary sites in the world, attracting tens of thousands of visitors each year.

The Museum holds an important collection of objects associated with Jane Austen, including letters written by Jane and personal effects belonging to her and her family. Particular highlights include her jewellery, first editions of her books, furniture, textiles and the table at which she wrote her much loved novels.

5. Portchester Castle

Portchester Castle is a medieval castle set within the walls of a 3rd century Roman fort, the most completely preserved example in Northern Europe. Today, the castle is run by the English Heritage charity organisation.

Built during Roman times, the castle is the country’s only example of a Roman fort whose walls still stand complete up to around six metres.

Over the centuries, Portchester Castle has been renovated and rebuilt many times and its use has altered to suit the needs of its owners. In the 11th century, parts of Portchester Castle were rebuilt into a Norman keep and in the 14th century Richard II transformed it into a palace. Like their Roman predecessor, both of these incarnations served a defensive function.

Yet, during the Napoleonic Wars, the role of Portchester Castle changed, as it became a prison for around 7,000 French prisoners of war. This change was due in large part to the reduced importance of Portchester Castle as a defensive structure following the building of the Portsmouth Royal Dockyard by King Henry VII.

6. Fort Nelson

Fort Nelson in Hampshire comprises one of five defensive fortifications built on Portsdown Hill in the mid-19th century to overlook Portsmouth Naval Base and Dockyard .

in 1859, a Royal Commission was formed to enquire into the ability of the United Kingdom to defend itself against an attempted invasion by a foreign power, and to advise the British Government on the remedial action required.

Resulting from this investigation was a plan, sanctioned by the British Prime Minister, Lord Palmerston, to build a series of five fortoifcations along Portsdown Hill protecting Portsmouth and its Dockyard .

Today, Fort Nelson acts as a museum that is home to the Royal Armouries national collection of artillery and historic cannons – the big guns.

7. Tudor House and Garden

The Tudor House and Garden in Southampton is a restored 15th century historic home which now operates as a museum.

Though previous structures existed on the site, the existing Tudor House and Garden that is seen today traces its roots back to around 1495AD, when Sir John Dawtry, an important local official, had the building constructed from those houses which previously stood here.

The building is accompanied by King John’s Palace , an adjacent Norman house accessible from Tudor House Garden, dating back a further 300 years.

Recently restored, today the the house is now one of Southampton’s most important historic buildings. It has a fascinating history and provides us with rich insight into the lives of people in Southampton over the last 800 years.

8. Beaulieu Palace House

Beaulieu Palace House is a 13th-century house in Brockenhurst, Hampshire. It has been described as one of the few “Treasure Houses of England”.

Beaulieu Palace House was originally built in the 13th century as the gatehouse of Beaulieu Abbey – built on land given by King John for Cistercian monks. Following the Dissolution of the Monasteries, the estate was purchased by Sir Thomas Wriothesley, later 1st Earl of Southampton, in 1538. The house passed through marriage into the Montagu family and is still owned by the 1st Earl’s descendant, the 4th Baron Montagu of Beaulieu.

Palace House and the abbey remains were first opened regularly to the public by Edward, Lord Montagu in 1952. Displaying one’s stately home to the public was not a new idea at this time and curious visitors had already been peering into England’s grand houses for a couple of centuries. But the idea of creating a professional business venture was unheard of until this point.

9. SeaCity Museum

SeaCity Museum is a maritime museum located in the heart of Southampton’s city centre. It tells the story of the people of the city, their fascinating lives and historic connections with RMS Titanic .

In terms of its wider maritime history, Southampton has remained a hub of human migration to England over the centuries, something which the Museum explores. Ever since the Norman Invasion of 1066, Southampton became an important trading port, as well as a gateway for migrants entering and leaving Britain.

During the victorian era and in the twentieth century, hundreds of other ocean liners, excluding the RMS Titanic, connected the port with Britain’s Empire and with America, making the city Britain’s “Gateway to the World”.

10. Mary Rose Museum

The Mary Rose Museum is a historical museum located at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard in the United Kingdom. It is run by the Mary Rose Trust.

After being salvaged in 1982, the wreckage of the Mary Rose was previously held at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. In 2012, her hull was removed from public view and is now on display at the museum.

Visitors can view the Mary Rose from three galleries, seeing how the men of the Mary Rose lived, worked and fought in the dramatic audio-visual display.

Visitors can also see thousands of genuine Tudor objects, from the large bronze and iron ship’s guns, to personal items like wooden bowls and nit combs, which recreate life on board with an authenticity no other attraction can provide.

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Hampshire is a county of contrasts: big, bustling cities such as Southampton and Portsmouth mix with beautiful countryside including the New Forest, ancient hunting ground of kings.

The catheral city of Winchester is not far from Southampton and has much to offer the visitor. This lovely city is the ancient capital of Engand: King Alfred the Great made Winchester his capital in the 9th century. Winchester Cathedral is a fine example of Gothic architecture, and here you will find the grave of Jane Austen , who lived nearby. St Swithun was an Anglo-Saxon bishop here at Winchester and his shrine attracted pilgrims to Winchester for centuries. Winchester Castle has been suggested as one of the possible locations for King Arthur’s Camelot , perhaps in part because of the Winchester Round Table, pictured above, which has hung in the Great Hall for centuries.

There are several important Roman sites in Hampshire, including Silchester Roman Town (Calleva Atrebatum) , a unique example of a Roman town abandoned after the Romans left Britain and not redeveloped afterwards. The remaining walls are impressive and there are also ruins of an amphitheatre on the site.

Hampshire is 'Jane Austen Country'. As mentioned above, her grave is in Winchester Cathedral and she spent the last eight years of her life in the village of Chawton, near Alton. Here you can visit her house where she wrote or revised all her novels, and also Chawston House Library where her brother Edward Knight lived.

The New Forest is home to the famous New Forest ponies that run free through the forest. It was also in the forest that the son of William the Conqueror, William II (William Rufus) met his untimely end in a 'hunting accident'. The villages of Lyndhurst, Brockenhurst and the yachting centre of Lymington are all popular places with their cafes, restaurants, shops and inns.

One of England's most popular family attractions is also in the New Forest. Beaulieu, a former abbey with monastic ruins and a museum for visitors, is home to the National Motor Museum.

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English Heritage has some fascinating properties in Hampshire:

Bishop’s waltham palace – palace.

Medieval palace ruins (together with later additions) used by the Bishops and senior clergy of Winchester as they travelled through their diocese.

Calshot Castle – Device Fort

Picturesque castle set in the coastal village of Calshot

Flowerdown Barrows – Tumuli

Three Bronze Age burial mounds, once part of a much larger ‘barrow cemetery’, including two bowl barrows, and the largest and finest disc barrow in Hampshire.

Fort Brockhurst – Fort

One of a number of forts built in the 1850s and 1860s to protect Portsmouth and its harbour against a French invasion.

Hurst Castle – Device Fort

Built by Henry VIII, it’s one of the most advanced artillery fortresses in England

King James’s and Landport Gates, Portsmouth – City gates

Two ornamental gateways, once part of Portsmouth’s defences. King James’s Gate (of 1687) has been moved, but Landport Gate (1760), remains in its original position.

Medieval Merchant’s House, Southampton – Town house

Home and place of business which was once on one the busiest streets in medieval Southampton.

Netley Abbey – Abbey

The most complete surviving Cistercian monastery in southern England, with almost all the walls of its 13th-century church still standing, along with many monastic buildings.

Portchester Castle – Roman fort and Castle

Medieval castle built within a former Roman fort at Portchester to the east of Fareham

Royal Garrison Church (Domus Dei), Portsmouth – Hospital and Church

Royal Garrison Church built in about 1212 as part of a hospital complex. The nave was badly damaged in a firebomb raid on Portsmouth in 1941 but the chancel remains.

Silchester Roman City Walls and Amphitheatre – Roman town and Amphitheatre

Originally a tribal centre of the Iron Age Atrebates, Silchester became Calleva Atrebatum – a large and important Roman town.

Southwick Priory – Priory

Remains of a wealthy Augustinian priory, originally founded at Portchester. It was once a famous place of pilgrimage. Only part of the refectory wall survives.

The Grange, Northington – Country House

Set like a lakeside temple in a landscaped park, The Grange at Northington is the foremost example of the Greek Revival style in England.

Titchfield Abbey – Abbey

Ruins of a 13th century Premonstratensian abbey, which was later converted into a Tudor mansion. The church was rebuilt as a grand turreted gatehouse.

Wolvesey Castle (Old Bishop’s Palace), Winchester – Castle

Wolvesey has been an important home to the rich and powerful Bishops of Winchester since Anglo-Saxon times.

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15 Best Places to Visit in Hampshire

From the great ports on the Solent in the south to the distinguished history of Winchester and the splendour of its National Parks and country idylls, Hampshire is nothing if not diverse.

So really, it’s a question of choosing what’s right for you, be it a medieval market town with a Norman church, an adorable hamlet of thatched cottages, or a one-off destination like Chawton, where Jane Austen lived.

From the Norman conquest kings would come for hunting retreats to the Hampshire countryside and in the New Forest you’ll be in a rare natural landscape of moors, heath, glades and beech forest that a medieval king would recognise today.

Lets explore the best places to visit in Hampshire :

1. Portsmouth

There simply isn’t a better place to come than Portsmouth if you’re fascinated by England’s naval history.

There has been a military harbour here since the Romans, and astounding pieces of heritage are presented to the public: HMS Victory was Lord Nelson’s flagship on which he was killed at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.

Then there’s the incredible story of the Mary Rose, a Tudor warship that sank in the Solent in 1545 before being raised in 1982, restored and finally shown to the public along with its artefacts in 2016. And you can also be brought up to date with a boat tour around the harbour where the modern navy is anchored.

2. Southampton

A cultured spa town in the 1700s, Southampton exploded in Victorian times when the docks were built and the shipyards moved in.

At this time the city was known as the “Gateway to the Empire”.  You may be surprised to read that a third of the victims in the Titanic disaster were from Southampton, and as the ship set sail from this port it makes sense that this should be where you can indulge your curiosity on a designated “Titanic Trail”.

The SeaCity Museum has first-hand accounts and artefacts to give you fresh insights.

The spitfire, a British design icon was also born in Southampton; track the history of this Second World War fighter plane at the Solent Sky Museum.

3. New Forest

Most of the New Forest National Park’s 380 square kilometres of beech and oak forest, open pasture and heathland lies within Hampshire’s boundaries.

For nature-lovers, walkers and campers nothing else in the southeast of England or the home counties compares to it.

Roaming free in these woods and on the moors are cattle, New Forest ponies, deer and donkeys, which you’ll spot on refreshing rambles and bike rides.

But there are quite a few man-made attractions, from real ale breweries to the sumptuous 13th century Beaulieu Palace House, where the gorgeous Beaulieu Abbey and the National Motor Museum are set.

4. Winchester

Founded by the Romans as Venta Belgarum, Winchester is steeped in history.

In Saxon times the 9th-century King Alfred the Great made Winchester the capital of Wessex and then all of England after fending off the Vikings.

With the longest nave of any gothic cathedral in Europe, the Norman Winchester Cathedral is outstanding, and also the resting place of the author Jane Austen.

If you’re a history buff you could be here for hours.

But there are other medieval sights that deserve your time in Winchester, like the 14th-century Winchester College, the 12th-century St. Cross Hospital and the majestic Great Hall of the former Winchester Castle.

Add to that a working watermill and a fine array of museums, and Winchester becomes a destination that needs at least a couple of days.

5. South Downs National Park

A vast swathe of hilly countryside, the South Downs National Park takes up much of East Hampshire and push on as far as Winchester in the centre of the county.

A typical scene in this newly-delineated park is green rolling hills, hedgerows, quaint villages with thatched cottages and friendly country pubs.

It’s a destination where you can bring children to find out about the ways humans have shaped the landscape through farming and forestry, at an educational farm.

And to strike out on blissful walks in undulating fields with sheep and cows and meadows speckled with wildflowers in June.

As you head northwest you’ll drive through bucolic countryside of smooth chalk hills.

Andover is right in the Hampshire Downs, one of the most fertile farming regions in southern England and covered with undulating wheat fields.

The tallest of the hills in this region were Iron Age hill-forts, and this goes for Danebury near Andover.

Take a peek at the free Museum of the Iron Age in Andover to gaze at some 5,000-year-old artefacts unearthed on the hill.

Also local is the Finkley Down Farm Park with all of the kids’ farmyard favourites, and the Hawk Conservancy Trust that puts on birds of prey shows.

The Test Valley is adored for its quaint towns and villages, and the market town of Romsey is up there with the prettiest.

Standing tall in the centre is a Norman abbey that survived the Dissolution of the Monasteries because it was also used by the townsfolk as a parish church.

Go in to marvel at the beautiful architecture and stained glass windows and learn some unexpected stories about the community of nuns who lived here.

The streets around the abbey are very cute, and lined with 18th-century townhouses and half-timbered inns and cottages.

In July and August you can book a tour of the regal Broadlands, the country estate where Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip spent their honeymoon in 1947.

Tuesday is market day in Alton, and if you show up you’ll be attending an institution that goes back to at least the 11th century; not only that but it was the most valuable to be listed in all of the venerable Domesday book in 1086. The 11th-century Church of St.

Lawrence saw the final hours of the Battle of Alton in the English Civil War, when Royalists holed up around the church and were eventually overcome by the Parliamentarians.

You can still make out the damage from musket shots in the south door.

There’s a lot of compelling details inside, including 15th-century frescos, an Anglo-Saxon font and a small hoard of artefacts dating to the battle in 1643.

9. Lymington

On the southern boundary of the New Forest, Lymington is an elegant Georgian coastal town at the mouth of the river of the same name.

Being on the Solent, sailing is part of the culture in Lymington, and is as good a place as any to take lessons.

You can let someone else do the navigating by crossing over the strait to the Isle of Wight or embarking on a short voyage up the Lymington River into the New Forest where semi-wild ponies graze on the banks.

The town warrants an amble for its tight cobblestone streets, inns and flat-fronted houses, and was the haunt of smugglers in the 18th century.

The newly restored Lymington Open Air Sea Water Baths is the oldest lido (outdoor pool) in the UK, dating to 1833.

10. Basingstoke

Basingstoke was a originally a smallish market town, but expanded dramatically in the post-war period as a commuter town for London.

By train you can get here from Waterloo in 45 minutes, while the M3 motorway passes close by.

With lots of accommodation it’s a useful place to base yourself and then take excursions to all the interesting places close by.

One is Silchester, a village next to what used to be a Roman Oppidum, where perhaps the best-preserved Roman wall in England can be seen.

At the Milestones Museum you’ll sample life in Hampshire in Victorian times and the 1930s.

Potter around reconstructions of homes, amenities and street scenes, enriched with real artefacts like a vintage Portsmouth tramcar and vehicles made by defunct Hampshire manufacturers like Taskers of Andover and Thornycroft.

11. Lyndhurst

The unofficial capital of the New Forest, Lyndhurst is the largest village in the park.

After the New Forest was declared a royal hunting ground in the 1070s this location would be visited by royalty for almost 800 years.

Many came to a manor on the site of the present Queen’s House, which was rebuilt in the 1600s, and King George III was the last monarch to stay here in 1789. St.

Michael and All Angels Church is from  Victorian times, but you need to check out the interior frescos, painted by the pre-Raphaelite Frederic Leighton.

And of course, there are natural attractions all around Lyndhurst, like the deer sanctuary where you should see the herds if you go quietly.

12. Chawton

Moments from Alton is the small village of Chawton, which will forever be linked to Jane Austen, one of Britain’s most celebrated authors.

She spent the last eight years of her life in a cottage here, during which time she revised Sense and Sensibility and wrote Mansfield Park and Persuasion.

Her house is now a museum, and indispensable for Austen enthusiasts.

There are sights around the village to add some colour to your Austen tour; Jane’s mother and sister are buried at St.

Nicholas Church, while the Elizabethan manor, Chawton House was owned by Jane’s brother and is the home of a foundation for early women’s writing.

You can tour the house on weekday and Sunday afternoons.

13. Stockbridge

It comes in a small package, but the village Stockbridge is flush with listed historic buildings.

There are more than 20, most from the 1600s and 1700s, and the oldest with elements going back to the 1200s.

Like several high streets in the region, the main road through Stockbridge is noticeably wide.

This is a vestige from when Stockbridge was on a cattle drovers’ road; shepherds would walk their livestock all the way from Wales to sell in London in medieval times.

You’re also on the edge of the Salisbury Plain in Stockbridge, a massive chalk plateau that has been an army training area since the 19th century.

See the Museum of Army flying in nearby Middle Wallop for a wonderful cache of vintage planes and rotorcraft.

14. Petersfield

Ensconced in the gentle green landscapes of the South Downs National Park, the village of Petersfield was built from scratch in the 12th century.

Here from the start was the Church of St. Peter, dating to 1120 and despite a few alterations down the years a great deal of the architecture maintains the sober Norman style.

Come for the markets on Wednesdays and Saturdays, as well as the farmers’ market on the first Sunday of the month.

On the high street  is a “physic garden” planted with the same species you’d have found in a medieval medicinal garden.

The nature outside Petersfield is stunning, and nowhere more so than Heath Pond, set in acres of heathland and a haven for waterfowl.

15. Fareham

Tucked into the western nook of Portsmouth harbour is the market town of Fareham.

This place saw a lot of development  in the 60s and 70s, so isn’t the most charming of these picks.

But there’s much to recommend it close by.

First you’ve got the ruins of Titchfield Abbey, which are managed by English Heritage and have survived far better than most.

You can even see a medieval floor mosaic in the refectory reminding monks to remember the poor.

Also close is Portchester Castle once a hunting lodge for King John, and briefly captured by the French in the early 13th-century.

Get the inside track on Fareham’s story at the Westbury Manor Museum, where you’ll find out about the local brickworks  that supplied the bricks for the Royal Albert Hall.

15 Best Places to Visit in Hampshire:

• Southampton
• South Downs National Park
• Basingstoke
• Stockbridge
• Petersfield

12 Beautiful Places to Visit in Hampshire, England

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Are you looking for the best places to visit in Hampshire? From exploring the New Forest to seeing Southsea, this is where to go in Hampshire!

When it comes to beautiful places to visit in Hampshire, you’re completely spoilt for choice.

It’s one of those counties that has everything going for it. It has cool cites, a cracking coastline and gorgeous countryside all just waiting to be explored.

It’s also very close to London making it perfect for either a day trip or a weekend away – I mean, what more could you want from a UK staycation !

In this blog post I’m going to highlight some of the most beautiful places in Hampshire. These are the places I’d really recommend visiting while travelling around the county.

I’ve been to Hampshire a few times now, and every time I keep discovering something new and exciting.

This time around my trip was all about visiting some of the most beautiful places to visit in Hampshire. With places like Whitchurch, Keyhaven and Brockenhurst, I definitely ticked off a few of those.

We also visited the Bombay Sapphire distillery too. If you haven’t seen the architecture of this place yet, just wait till you see it. The glasshouses are just absolutely stunning and this was a real highlight of my trip.

So, if you’re planning a UK staycation, this is what to do in Hampshire. Hopefully this blog post will help you plan your trip here!

Where is Hampshire?

Hampshire is located slap bang in the middle of the south coast of England . It essentially marks the border between the south east and the south west.

Hampshire is one of only a few counties to have two National Parks within its borders – The New Forest and the South Downs National Park. A couple of things that Hampshire is famous for: it’s home to Highclere Castle where they filmed Downton Abbey (the castle itself is amazing though and well worth visiting). It’s also where Jane Austin was born, and you can even take a tour of her house where she wrote Pride & Prejudice .

Coming from London, it only took me an hour and 45 minutes to drive to Portsmouth.

There are regular trains too. The train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour only takes 1h:40m. There are also trains directly to Brockenhurst, Southampton and Winchester all under two hours. Basically, it’s very easy getting to Hampshire!

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Best Places to Visit in Hampshire

Situated on the River Test and surrounded by rolling green hills, Whitchurch is a tiny town that packs a big punch.

It is the first place in North Hampshire where Walkers are Welcome (an initiative to encourage walkers to visit the local area), and that’s definitely what you should do here.

We went on the Mill Trail, a lovely 5-mile loop that takes in the old paper and silk mills in the area. Starting at the Silk Mill in Whitchurch, we walked to Bere Mill, up to Laverstoke Mill, and then round back to Whitchurch again.  

There are a few shorter walks along the Mill Trail, but it really highlights everything that’s great about Hampshire.

Our walk took around 2-3 hours – all you need to do is follow the blue arrows! Here’s a map to the different walks you can do.

Visit: Bombay Sapphire Distillery

Okay, if the Bombay Sapphire distillery isn’t on your Hampshire bucket list, you need to add it now.

I’ve wanted to visit the Bombay Sapphire distillery ever since I saw a picture of their glasshouses on Instagram years ago. This is the iconic image that draws you in, but it’s the gin that makes you wanting to keep coming back for more.

Obviously, this place is all about the gin, so the best thing to do is go on a gin tour. The tour costs £17.50pp – this is for a guided tour where you’ll discover the 10 exotic botanicals that’s infused into Bombay Sapphire gin.

This price also includes a drink in the Mill Bar afterwards where you can choose from 11 different cocktails. I’m not going to say this is the best part of the tour, but it is a great way of finishing it.

If you’re looking for a Bombay Sapphire tour with something a bit more special, then the Gin Cocktail Masterclass is for you.

This is an interactive session on cocktail culture where you can learn the tricks of the bar trade so you can create your own cocktails easily at home.

This experience includes the fully-guided tour detailed as above, but once you’ve finished your complimentary drink, you go off for a one-hour interactive cocktail mixology session. This would make such a good present for that gin fanatic in your life.

Eat: The Palm Brasserie

If you’ve worked up a bit of an appetite after the Bombay Sapphire distillery tour, then make your way over to The Palm Brasserie . This is a short 10-minute drive just on the outskirts of the village of Deane.

The Palm Brasserie is a converted pub that’s recently been refurbished in 2020. The interiors are really bright and open – it definitely doesn’t feel like it was once a pub.

As for the food, it serves up modern Asian fusion and it’s really top-quality cooking. 

To start with, I had the seabass roulade on a bed of pickled seaweed, wasabi mayo and salmon roe. For mains, I had the Ras el Hanout rump of lamb with pomme parmentier, savoy carrots, pickled carrots and an Armagnac sauce.

Honestly, the food was so delicious. I really can’t recommend this place enough!

Stay: Watership Down Inn

If you’re looking for somewhere to stay near the Bombay Sapphire distillery, then the Watership Down Inn is the perfect place.

Located in Whitchurch, this is a really charming pub with rooms onsite. There are three rooms upstairs in the original inn, and four brand new bedrooms outside, including a very large family room.

The garden rooms are completely self-contained and quietly nestled on the ground floor within the gardens, carefully designed to complement the beautiful surroundings while bringing a new design. Also, being just on the edge of Whitchurch, there are loads of fantastic walks in the area.

The onsite restaurant is really popular too, so this is another amazing option for somewhere to eat at. Just taking a look at their Instagram feed is enough to make the tummy rumble.

For me, my perfect day here would involve a really long walk in the afternoon followed by an amazing dinner in the pub afterwards, all washed down with a couple of pints of the local ale of course.

Oh, and if you didn’t get it from the mural, all the pub is themed on the Watership Down novel – so cute!

The New Forest

For me, the New Forest is up there with the most beautiful places to visit in Hampshire. I just absolutely love it here.

Firstly, don’t let the name fool you. The New Forest is anything but new – it was first named as a royal hunting preserve in 1079. Since then, not a whole lot has changed apart from charming villages popping up all over the place.

One of the reasons the New Forest is so famous in England is the fact the deers, donkeys, horses and ponies are free to roam the land. Every time you visit, there’ll be a traffic jam with horses lazily crossing the road – it’s just how they roll here.

One of the best ways of exploring the New Forest is by bike.

I hired an off-road bike from Cyclexperience and hit some of the trails for the morning. They have plenty of maps and trails to choose from at Cyclexperience – some are short family trails, and others are 30-mile loops that’ll take you most of the day.

I went on a 15-mile route through the heart of the New Forest and it was so peaceful. The riding is fairly flat, and the route takes you past sleepy villages, through the Big Trees, and out into the scrubland. It probably took me around 3 hours to do the loop, but that was stopping lots of times along the way to take photos of the horses and ponies.

Hiring a bike from Cyclexperience can cost as little as £23 per day, which I think is really good value for money. They are a hive of information too, and they’ll help plan your route in the New Forest.

Eat: Rosie Lea House

If you’re looking for somewhere to eat in the New Forest, I’d recommend Rosie Lea House . This is on Southampton Rd on the outskirts of Lymington, and it’s a really charming place to visit.

The restaurant is housed in a beautifully restored building which is really bright and open. Outside, there is a brand-new decked area and patio that feels like you’re in a friend’s garden.

Rosie Lea House is famous for its homemade scones and cakes. It also has an American inspired bbq menu with dishes like slow cooked beef brisket and pulled pork.

Their ciabatta sandwiches are mega, so I had the 12-hour smoked beef brisket with pickles, and it was melt-in-the-mouth delicious.

It’s definitely worth stopping by this place for lunch or dinner while in the New Forest.

Down on the south coast of Hampshire is Keyhaven, a tiny hamlet that boasts some incredible views of the Isle of Wight.

Keyhaven is also home to Hurst Castle, a defensive fortification built by King Henry VIII. You can walk to Hurst Castle via the Hurst Spit, or you can catch the ferry over to the castle.

We opted for a different option though and hired paddleboards from the New Forest Paddle Sport Company .

You can either go on a guided tour with these guys, or hire paddleboards and go out on your own. We decided to go on a tour with Jan so we could learn more about the area and plot the best route to Hurst Castle.

Because the spit separates the harbour from the Solent, the waters are usually very calm. This makes them perfect for sailing and paddleboarding.

Our tour took us around two hours, and it was brilliant paddling in the shadows of Hurst Castle.

For me, this is definitely one of the best things to do in Hampshire.

One of the most popular places to visit in Hampshire is Portsmouth. With a population of 240,000 people, this is actually the biggest city in Hampshire.

What I love about Portsmouth is you’re never short of things to do. You could easily spend a couple of days exploring all the city has to offer and still not do everything.

One of the top things to do here though is visit the Mary Rose Museum. The Mary Rose was first launched in 1511 as one of the key ships in King Henry VIII’s navy.

The wreck of the Mary Rose was discovered in 1971 and was raised in October 1982. This was one of the most complex and expensive maritime salvage projects in history, so it’s a pretty big deal.

The museum really brings the Mary Rose to life, and it’s fascinating learning about one of the UK’s most famous ships.

The other top thing to do in Portsmouth is visit the Spinnaker Tower . At 170 metres, this is one of the tallest observation towers in the country.

Tickets to the observation deck cost £13pp, and you have the most gorgeous views of the Solent and the Isle of Wight. I’ve been up the Spinnaker Tower a couple of times and it’s really worth it – the views are always stunning.

You can also have High Tea at the top of the Spinnaker Tower for £35pp which is really popular.

Once you’ve finished at the Spinnaker Tower, I really recommend the walk to Southsea. This is a 45-minute stroll along the Hampshire coast, and there are plenty of places to stop off along the way.

The walk takes you past the Hotwalls Studios. This is an area packed with independent artists selling their work.

A little on from the Hotwalls is Clarence Pier. I’m going to mention the Treasure Island Adventure Golf here because it’s awesome. I’ve played here a couple of times, and it’s fun for the whole family.

If you keep wandering along, the walk will take you past Southsea Castle and the D-Day Story Museum. Both of these show you the naval history of the area and are worth visiting if you’ve got time.

If not, keep on walking towards South Parade Pier in Southsea. Now this is your old school pier from the 1950s. You know the ones with cheap rides on the end and where you can play the penny slots inside. I just love the nostalgia of piers like this – they’re still a lot of fun too.

A little further along from the pier is the Southsea Beach Café . This is one of the best restaurants in Portsmouth and I can’t recommend it enough. I’ve been here a couple of times now and the food is always incredible. If you don’t know what to get, the scallop and chorizo bap is next level.

To be honest with you, I could easily write a guide just on this short walk from Portsmouth to Southsea there are so many things to do!

Southsea is always ranked as one of the best places in Hampshire – it’s very different to Portsmouth so it’s well worth checking out separately.

Stay: The Farley Hangar

The Farley Hangar is such a peaceful place to stay at in Hampshire. Located on a family farm and private airstrip in the Test Valley, the hangar is right in the heart of the countryside. The closest towns are Romsey, Stockbridge and Winchester, all just 20 minutes away.

The building is a converted Nissen hut that comes with everything you need for a little staycation. Inside you’ll find a king-size bed, a bath with rain shower, a little kitchenette where you can cook, and a fridge too.

What I loved about this place was dinner though. They’ve teamed up with the guys at McCrimmon and Reid to bring you fine dining in the comfort of home.

We ordered a gourmet food box that was delivered directly to Farley Hangar. All we had to do was heat it up in the oven, and that was it.

We had king prawn kebabs to start, followed by an herb crusted cod in a mussel and saffron chowder. It was such a special dinner, especially eating outside with the views of the countryside all around.

South Downs National Park

The South Downs National Park is one of the best places in the world to go stargazing. It is officially an international dark sky reserve. There are only 16 around the world, so it’s amazing that we’ve got one on our doorstep.

Every year in February there’s the South Downs Dark Skies Festival . This has a load of free events all over the South Downs where you can learn about the stars and the night skies. If you’ve never been stargazing before, this is a great place to start.

When I was last in the South Downs National Park, I had a session with Dan Oakley (unofficially known in these parts as Dark Skies Dan) who taught us so much about the night skies.

For example, Sirius, the dogstar, is the brightest star in the sky. I always thought this was the north star but I was completely wrong! It was great learning all about the constellations, and Dan was so enthusiastic. He really made you want to learn more about our night skies.

Obviously if you’re not around for the South Downs Dark Skies Festival then you can go stargazing on your own. I’d really recommend visiting the Old Winchester Hill – this is where I took this photo from (above) and is probably one of the best views across the valley.

You can check out my definitive guide to stargazing in the South Downs here. This guide is packed full of information and is perfect for planning a stargazing trip here. 

Honestly, I can’t rave about the South Downs enough. It’s very easy to see why it’s one of the top Hampshire destinations to visit!

This post was in association with Visit Hampshire promoting some of the best things to do in the area. As always, views are entirely my own and without bias.

Are you planning a trip to Hampshire? Let me know if you have any questions in the comments below and I’ll get back to you!

If you’re looking for an alternative trip to Hampshire, then check out my South of England road trip driving around Hampshire and Sussex in an electric car.

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Visit Hampshire for nautical cities with old-age naval war ships, sail-shaped towers and resurrected Tudor merchant vessels. There's lots to see and many things to do in Hampshire. Historic docks meet modern marinas on the Solent coast. Stay inland for the leafy New Forest National Park swarming with cute wild ponies, donkeys and Georgian market towns filled with yachties. Museums in this south coast county come packed with plenty of armour, military paraphernalia and submarines to keep little (and big) soldiers amused on rainy days. Become a knight of the round table or pay homage to Jane Austen in the cathedral city Winchester.

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Discover Jane Austen’s legacy in Hampshire

Celebrate Jane Austen at the Jane Austen Regency Festival in June and visit her much loved home in Hampshire and the countryside that inspired her.

Location: Alton, Hampshire

Follow the Shipwrights Way sculpture trail

Walk or cycle through beautiful English countryside along the Shipwrights Way, where sculptures tell stories of Hampshire’s history and culture.

Location: Bentley near Farnham to Portsmouth, Hampshire

Tracing the Titanic in Southampton

Venture back to 1912 and immerse yourself in the story of RMS Titanic at Southampton’s interactive, state-of-the-art SeaCity Museum.

Location: Southampton, Hampshire

Discover a foodie’s heaven on the quayside

Enjoy fine dining, traditional pubs and a long history of oyster fishing in Emsworth, near Portsmouth.

Location: Emsworth, Hampshire

Take part in a 900-year-old tradition

Walk along Winchester’s water meadows to a beautiful medieval almshouse and you are following in the footsteps of weary travellers through the ages.

Location: Winchester, Hampshire

Paranormal experiences at Tudor House and Garden

Wonder what life was like during Henry VIII’s reign? Step in to the past in an ancient Southampton home.

Learn about the bravery of England’s World War II heroes

A story of daring exploits and courageous acts, as commemorated along Hayling Island’s WWII heritage trail.

Location: Hayling Island, Hampshire

Travel across Hampshire’s countryside on the Watercress Line

Witness the sights, sounds, smells and magic of steam travel from a bygone age and journey through Hampshire’s countryside on a restored steam train.

Location: Alresford, Hampshire

Walk through 800 years of history in Southampton’s Old Town

Love history? Want to step back in time? Head to an area that has seen many famous faces pass along its streets.

Get up close with the farm animals at Staunton Country Park

Come and meet friendly farm animals, have a rainforest experience in Victorian glasshouses or get lost in the maze.

Location: Havant, Hampshire

Rainy Day Activities: Explore history at Winchester’s Military Museums

Broaden your knowledge of the British Army and the various battles fought throughout history at Winchester’s six Military Museums.

Travel back in time at Milestones Museum

A trip to Milestones in Basingstoke brings the past to life. The museum is home to over 20,000 objects that were either made or used in Hampshire, and is a record of the county's social, industrial and transport history.

Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire

Uncover the secrets of the last British WW2 submarine

Be prepared for the horrors of the deep, as you discover what life on board wartime submarines at the Submarine Museum.

Location: Gosport, Hampshire

Discover a seaside sporting paradise

The island where windsurfing was invented has got to be an ideal place for watersports, but Hayling has beautiful countryside as well.

Pedal along 100 miles of off-road cycling tracks

Pedal the extensive, year-round network of cycling routes criss-crossing the woodland, heathland and quiet country roads of the New Forest.

Location: New Forest, Hampshire

Sailing and watersports at Gosport

Discover an adventure playground on water at Gosport.

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Get a taste of the New Forest where locally produced and caught food takes pride of place on the menu.

Sabotage and subversion in the heart of the New Forest

Shhh! Your mission is to head to the Second World War Secret Army ‘finishing school’ in the serene New Forest village of Beaulieu.

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From museums to galleries to arts centres, we manage and support 24 attractions across the county that were previously operated by Hampshire County Council and Winchester City Council. We run a huge variety of workshops, classes, events and projects for both young and old, in schools and in communities, with particular emphasis on reaching people who are vulnerable or disadvantaged and would not normally be able to access arts and culture. In addition, we care for 2.5 million objects that relate to Hampshire’s rich and internationally important cultural heritage.

Please note: Hampshire Cultural Trust offices are not open to the public. Please see our venue pages for full opening times.

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· To improve wellbeing, health and happiness through cultural experiences

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10 stunning stately homes and gardens to visit in Hampshire

Learn about the history of some our magnificent gems

• 16:19, 9 JUL 2020
• Updated 13:53, 13 APR 2021

Hampshire is home to some of Britain's greatest historical and literary figures, and there are many houses around the county in which they lived.

The most beautiful landscapes and stately homes are open to the public throughout the year for you to visit and enjoy.

Some of these grand homes are rich in history and boast impressive architecture and stunning gardens.

Many have now been allowed to re-open with social distancing measures in place, while some are still making arrangements to reopen, so if you plan to visit soon it's worth checking before you go.

If there's a stately home that you'd like to see featured on this list, do let us know by emailing [email protected]

Jane Austen's House

Perhaps one of the smaller houses on the list, but by no means less important is Jane Austen's house in Chawton.

Visitors can see the picturesque country cottage where Jane lived, and in fact, it is the most treasured Austen site in the world. It attracts tens of thousands of visitors each year, and the museum holds an important collection of objects associated with the author, including letters written by Jane and personal effects belonging to her and her family.

It was in this house that Jane wrote, revised and published her novels including Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Northanger Abbey and more.

She lived in the cottage for the last eight years of her life and moved in in 1809 with her mother, sister and friend. When she passed away in 1817, her mother and sister continued to live at the house for the rest of their lives.

After an appeal by the Jane Austen Society, the house was bought by Mr. T.E. Carpenter who turned it into a Museum dedicated to the life and works of Jane Austen, opening to the public in 1949.

Visitors to the House can freely explore Jane’s home and beautiful cottage garden whilst learning about her life through exhibitions and displays. Hands-on activities for all ages can be found alongside in-depth information panels and family objects, housed in the rooms that Jane would have known.

Houghton Lodge

Houghton Lodge is a Grade II* listed building on the River Test.

It was built in the 1790s, intended as a fishing lodge and has been owned by the Busk family for over a century, and still is.

The lodge regularly attracts visits from students of architecture and has become one of the must see houses to visit Hampshire has to offer. With extensive fine trees and lawns sweeping down to the banks of the River Test, it is arguably one of the most beautiful privately owned historic houses and gardens in Hampshire.

Visitors will be guided by a member of the owners family and will be able to learn a little of the history of the unique and historic building.

You will learn about the Cottage Ornee, see the beauty of the exquisite rooms, and listen to the stories and history that have been part of the house for centuries.

Gilbert White's House and Gardens

Gilbert White was a pioneering English naturalist, ecologist and ornithologist.

His home in Selbourne has been restored and open to the public, and includes a chair he used at Oriel college, items of contemporary furniture, family portraits and bed hangings embroidered for him by his aunts.

During the years when Gilbert White lived at the Selborne property (1730-1793) the garden grew in size from a small plot next to the High Street to a much larger estate.

He was inspired by the English Landscape Movement and the writing of Philip Miller to create a landscape garden in Selborne.

Historic features of the garden that can still be seen include the original Haha, Sundial and Fruit Wall as well as the Great Oak planted in 1730. Much of the garden has been recreated using the notes Gilbert White kept in his ‘Garden Kalendar’.

Gilbert White's house has also been confirmed to reopen from July 4. You can find out more here.

• Highclere Castle

This 5000 acre estate has been used as a filming location for several films and television series including historical drama series Downton Abbey, which ran until 2015.

Downton Abbey the move was also released last year, and fans of the series can visit the castle to relive every scene.

Glide down the grand oak staircase like Lady Mary did on her wedding day, sit at Jackdaws Castle where Lady Edith so often found herself and take in the state dining room where many of the Dowager Countess' wonderfully acerbic lines were delivered by Dame Maggie Smith.

The house and gardens are open to the public for self-guided tours during the summer months and at other times during the rest of the year, and the house often holds ticketed events.

The castle and estate has now reopened to the public, and you can find out more here.

Stratfield Saye House

Stratfield Saye House is a large stately home at Stratfield Saye in the north-east of the English county of Hampshire. It has been the home of the Dukes of Wellington since 1817.

The house and gardens offer an intriguing and informative insight into the life of the Great Duke of Wellington.

Visitors can view the fascinating collection of paintings and furniture and see the wonderful Wellington Exhibition featuring his magnificent funeral carriage and charting his military and political life.

Whilst there, you can also visit the nearby Wellington Country Park, which is now open to the public.

Mottisfont Abbey and Gardens

Mottisfont Abbey is a National Trust property, and this 18th century house has a medieval priory at its heart.

Maud Russell made Mottisfont her home in the 1930s, bringing artists here to relax and create works inspired by Mottisfont’s past, including an extraordinary drawing-room painted by Rex Whistler.

Those artistic traditions today, with a permanent 20th-century art collection and major exhibitions in the top-floor gallery.

Outside, guests are met with carpets of spring bulbs, a stunning walled rose garden, rich autumn leaves and a colourful winter garden too.

1600 acres of woodland and tenanted farmland are also in the local area, including Stockbridge down and Marsh, and Curbridge Nature Reserve.

The Vyne is The National Trust's Tudor Mansion , in Basingstoke.

Set in gardens, woodlands and wetlands, the Tudor powerhouse turned 17th century family home will teach you everything about William Wiggett Chute and his family who lived there in the mid-19th century.

Take in historic gems including a pre-Reformation chapel, Tudor oak gallery with 16th-century wood carvings and neo-classical staircase hall. Or immerse yourself in the Victorian chapter of The Vyne’s past by dressing up like Victorians in the Housekeeper’s Room.

The ancient woodlands that surround the house also reveal traces of history if you know where to look. If you're really quiet you might glimpse a deer wandering the trees too.

Titchfield Abbey

This m edieval abbey and later country house is located in the village of Titchfield near Fareham.

First built in the 13th century, Titchfield Abbey in Hampshire was the home of a community of Premonstratensian canons. The canons lived communally, like monks, but also preached and served as priests in the local community.

After the Suppression of the Monasteries, Henry VIII gave the abbey to Sir Thomas Wriothesley, Earl of Southampton, who transformed the buildings into a grand Tudor mansion called Place House. The most impressive feature of the abbey today is a grand turreted gatehouse, which was built across the nave of the church.

Guests can find out what life was like for the canons that lived and worshipped in the abbey, through an audio tour.

Uppark House and Gardens

Commanding southern views as far as the English Channel, Uppark House and Gardens is a tranquil and explorable 18th century house.

Also suitable for children, the variety of Georgian interiors help illustrate the luxury of life 'upstairs' in contrast with the world of the house's servants downstairs.

Outside, the gardens have been restored to their original 18th century design, with plenty of space in the adjacent meadow to play and relax with a picnic. The nearby woodland is great for exploring and den-building.

Basildon Park

Sitting elegantly in 162 hectares (400 acres) of historic parkland and gardens, this 18th-century National Trust property was purchased by Lord and Lady Iliffe in the 1950s, when it was de-requisitioned after the Second World War.

With extraordinary vision, the Iliffes brought Basildon Park back to life, acquiring a collection of fine furnishings and carefully selected Old Masters.

The wooded parkland offers glorious seasonal colour, with spring bluebells, summer buttercups and autumn leaves, while the landscape has been carefully restored to offer wonderful views, peaceful trails and picnic places, with areas for children to run and play. Winter walks are a must.

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10 Glorious Gardens to visit in Hampshire

The county’s gardens are looking blooming beautiful this time of year and there are so many flowering places to visit and revel in Hampshire’s horticulture this summer.

From fabulous flower displays to extraordinary ornamental trees, read on for where to find gardens that will inspire any enthusiastic gardener and provide a tranquil haven for all to enjoy.  

Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway

Although world-famous for its Rothschild collections of rhododendrons and azaleas, the horticultural appeal of Exbury in the New Forest doesn’t end in the spring.

Exbury's 200 acres transform into a shady sanctuary of tranquillity during summertime, with the Iris, Herbaceous, Sundial and Centenary Gardens coming into full bloom at this time of year.

Travel through the gardens with ease on Exbury's narrow-gauge steam railway which celebrates its 21st anniversary in 2022, or stroll along the New River Walk for a peaceful meander beside the Beaulieu River.  

Sir Harold Hillier Gardens

Sir Harold Hillier Gardens near Romsey is a highly esteemed arboretum and garden established by the distinguished plantsman Sir Harold Hillier in 1953.

Today the garden’s 14 National Collections, 600 Champion Trees and 42,000 plants flourish as one of the most important modern plant collections in the world.

The gardens are a wonderful place to visit with children, with a treehouse, bamboo tunnels, and seasonal trails and activities to explore.  

Gilbert White’s House and Gardens

Natural history pioneer Gilbert White’s celebrated book ‘The Natural History of Selborne’ documents a fascinating series of letters and observations between White and his fellow naturalists, exploring wildlife in their local areas.

Along with the house, the extensive 18th century gardens have been beautifully restored, and visitors can follow in White’s footsteps to explore and discover the local habitats and their flora and fauna.  

Mottisfont Abbey Garden, House and Estate

Located upon a natural font from which this Test Valley village and the abbey within it is named, Mottisfont is consequently a lush landscape for its gardens.

Behind the bricks of Mottisfont’s walled garden you’ll find its famed National Collection of old-fashioned roses with over 500 varieties in bloom from May to early July.

Mottisfont’s shaded riverside walk, romantic house, and an ice cream from its National Trust Cafe, provide a welcome and cooling respite on a summer’s day.

Because the rose garden is so popular in the summer, it’s essential to pre-book.  

Hinton Ampner House and Garden

Also a member of the National Trust family, and with its own stunning rose collection, is Hinton Ampner, near Winchester.

Hinton Ampner’s garden is widely acknowledged as a masterpiece of 20th century design with highlights including a sunken garden with fine topiary, a tranquil lily pond, and a walled kitchen garden.

Beyond the formal gardens, explore Hinton Ampner’s ancient trees and impressive estate walks with stunning views over the South Downs.  

Another National Trust gem, The Vyne near Basingstoke is a warm red-bricked Tudor mansion built in the 16th century for Lord Sandys, Henry VIII's Lord Chamberlain.

Surrounding the mansion’s façade is 13 acres of beautiful, relaxing gardens. Absorb the early summer scent of sweet peas and admire the late summer pom poms of dahlias in the walled garden. Enthral in the verdant nature of the wild garden and wetlands and stroll along Lime Avenue to find the ancient Hundred Guinea Oak and the faded grandeur of the 17th-century Summerhouse.  

Furzey Gardens

Also in the New Forest, the delightful Furzey Gardens – which is celebrating its centenary in 2022 – is a secret gem that can be found at Minstead.

Search for the charming fairy doors throughout this small and serene woodland garden and you’ll be able to feel the magic amongst the florae. Refresh with afternoon tea at the thatched tea rooms and recreate the enchantment of Furzey back home with a purchase from the plant sales area.  

Houghton Lodge Gardens

Idyllically located beside the tranquil waters of the River Test, Houghton Lodge (a fine example of an 18 th century Cottage Orné) is home to one of the most beautiful privately owned gardens to visit in Hampshire.

With untouched views across the valley and water meadows there are both formal and informal gardens to enjoy, including a traditional kitchen garden, apple orchard, herb garden and a new oriental garden. Venture down to the meadows to meet resident alpacas, Tom, Dick, and Harry.  

West Green House Garden

A garden of great character, West Green House Gardens in Hartley Wintney is a historic garden with contemporary flair created by acclaimed Australian garden designer Marylyn Abbott.

Also known as The Opera Garden, referring to its creator’s combined passions for English gardens and international opera, the gardens are renowned for their theatricality.

Highlights include a grand water staircase, the Nymphaeum Fountain designed by neoclassical architect Quinlan Terry, a magnificent Walled Garden, the Paradise Water Garden, the contemporary Garden of the Five Bridges, and the terraced Theatre Lawn which plays host to a notable summer outdoor opera season.  

The Lavender Fields

With a field of fragrant purple blooms to rival Provence, The Lavender Fields at Hartley Park Farm near Alton are a local landmark. 

Introduced in 1999 by fourth generation farmers with a love for their local landscape, English lavender is enjoying a renaissance here in Hampshire.

Child entry tickets to the field include a free bug hunt kit and there is also half an acre of beautiful wildflowers to appreciate.

To see the lavender in its full glory, head to a lavender farm anytime in July, August and early September and stop by the onsite Lavender Farm Shop to savour that lovely perfume with some local lavender produce.  

Make a weekend of it

Make the most of your visit by booking a night or two to stay in Hampshire.

Hampshire has a variety of places to stay – from quaint self-catering cottages to holiday centres and the best glamping sites. If you are looking to get the family together or maybe treat them to a getaway – we are sure that you will find the perfect break in Hampshire.

Visit our  accommodation page  and browse a range of  hotels ,  campsites ,  glamping sites , and  self-catering properties . 

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More than 100 years in the making, Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway is a spectacular collection of landscaped woodland, herbaceous, contemporary and formal gardens, in a unique riverside location. Exbury also boasts a narrow-gauge steam railway that travels through the gardens, plus a play area, fantastic restaurant and much more!

The magnificent Sir Harold Hillier Gardens is world famous for its arboretum and gardens – set over 180 acres of rolling Hampshire countryside; this garden is stunning whatever the season.

Located in Selborne, a stunning corner of the South Downs National Park, Gilbert White’s 17th century home is now a museum open to visitors. Museum highlights include, the original manuscript of ‘The Natural History of Selborne’, White’s 18th century floral embroidered bed covers and White’s taxidermy hawfinch.

Ancient trees, babbling brooks and rolling lawns frame Mottisfont's 18th-century house with a medieval priory at its heart. There’s space to run, jump and play, and always something for families to do, with activity trails in school holidays and a special family exhibition every summer.

Best known for its fine garden, Hinton Ampner is an elegant country house with an outstanding collection of furniture, paintings and objets d'art.

The Vyne is a warm red-bricked Tudor mansion built in the 16th century for Lord Sandys, Henry VIII's Lord Chamberlain, which later passed into the hands of the Chute family, who cared for the house and estate for over 300 years. It was remodelled to its present configuration in the mid-17th century.

Set in Minstead this delightful, informal garden established in 1922 is renowned for its all year round beauty. The peaceful 10 acre woodland gardens include a lake, tea rooms, play area, bee and thatching display, cobb cottage and alpacas.

It is a family home that has been described by visitors as ‘a little piece of heaven’ with gardens, which provide colour and delight throughout the seasons. Houghton Lodge and Gardens is situated in the heart of the Test Valley and only five minutes from the local market town of Stockbridge. Built in 1793 and probably intended as a fishing lodge, Houghton Lodge is the UK's best surviving example of an 18th Century Cottage Orné.

West Green House Gardens - is the perfect place to visit for all the family through every season!

Lavender Fields - in the heart of the beautiful Hampshire countryside, set against the ancient trees of the Selborne Hanger.

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Visit Moscow

From the fortified Kremlin and gold church domes, to modern skyscrapers, museums and galleries, Moscow’s landmarks reveal much about its history and future. Wars and revolutions have transformed the Russian capital many times in the past. Today it is a prosperous and cosmopolitan city. Since the fall of the Iron Curtain, hundreds of thousands of tourists come to Moscow every year for its art, history and culture.

Make Red Square your first stop. The enormous historic plaza is bordered by some of the city’s most famous buildings. Gaze in awe at St. Basil’s Cathedral with its intriguing multicolored domes. The church was built for Ivan the Terrible in the 16th century to commemorate a military victory. At the opposite end of the square is the State Historical Museum, full of artifacts that tell the story of Russia from prehistoric times to the present. Venture into the Lenin Mausoleum to see the preserved body of the former head of government of the Soviet Union.

Take a tour of the Kremlin, the vast 69-acre (29-hectare) fortified complex that occupies the spot where Moscow was founded. The compound encompasses churches, cathedrals, palaces and the official residence of the president of Russia. Appreciate the religious icons and frescoes inside the Cathedral of the Assumption. See tombs of Russian rulers in the Cathedral of the Archangel.

Anywhere in Moscow, you’re never far from a park or garden. One of the most famous is the 300-acre (120-hectare) Gorky Park, along the banks of the Moscow River. Walk, cycle or rollerblade along its paths, go boating on the lake or play tennis and other sports. During winter, ice skate on the huge rink.

You’ll find many evening activities in the city. Watch opera or ballet at the Bolshoi Theatre, dine in a café or restaurant on Arbat Street and dance in clubs featuring international DJs.

Fly into Sheremetyevo International Airport and get around by bus, tram, taxi, the metro system or rental car. Let Moscow thrill you with its fascinating buildings and history.

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Moscow City Centre

Theaters, museums, and historic sites highlight some notable features of Moscow City Centre. Make a stop by Tomb of the Unknown Soldier or Kremlin Arsenal while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Okhotny Ryad Station or Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Station to get around town.

Central Administrative Okrug

If you're spending time in Central Administrative Okrug, check out sights like Moscow Manege or Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and hop on the metro to see more the city at Okhotny Ryad Station or Teatral'naya Station.

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Moskovskiy and surrounding area, you can visit Vnukovo Airport Public Museum of Battle and Labor Glory and State Memorial Museum of Bulat Okudzhava.

Molzhaninovsky District

When in Molzhaninovsky District, you can plan a visit to Church of the Nativity in Cherkizovo and Ezhi Monument, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

South-Western Administrative Okrug

While you're in South-Western Administrative Okrug, take in top sights like Church of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God in Uzkoye or Church of the Intercession of the Holy Virgin, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Konkovo Station or Yasenevo Station.

Northern Administrative Okrug

If you're spending time in Northern Administrative Okrug, check out sights like Pokrovskoe-Streshnevo Park or Adrenaline Stadium and hop on the metro to see more the city at Rechnoy Vokzal Station or Vodny Stadium Station.

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Visit the most iconic square in Russia, which is bordered by many of the city’s most famous landmarks.

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Think of Russia and you probably picture this iconic building, whose onion-shaped domes overlook the Moscow skyline.

• Bolshoi Theatre

A centerpiece of the Russian arts scene, this theater’s magnificent auditorium and top-tier productions will impress even the most jaded theatergoer.

• Lenin's Mausoleum

Mourners and curious visitors stream to the grave to see the embalmed Vladimir Lenin, the famous revolutionary and one-time leader of the Soviet Union.

Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy

Learn about the events happening at Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy during your trip to Moscow. Wander the parks and gardens while you're in the area.

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You can learn about the history of Moscow with a trip to Red Square. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene.

• Moscow Kremlin

Visit the most iconic square in Russia, which is bordered by many of the city’s most famous landmarks.

• St. Basil's Cathedral

Think of Russia and you probably picture this iconic building, whose onion-shaped domes overlook the Moscow skyline.

• Bolshoi Theatre

A centerpiece of the Russian arts scene, this theater’s magnificent auditorium and top-tier productions will impress even the most jaded theatergoer.

• Lenin's Mausoleum

Mourners and curious visitors stream to the grave to see the embalmed Vladimir Lenin, the famous revolutionary and one-time leader of the Soviet Union.

• Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy

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