Page 1 - Local Attractions

Page 2 - Other Useful Links

Many local attractions are within easy reach with so much to see and do ...

Hawkley Inn, Hawkley www.hawkleyinn.co.uk For great local food and real ale

Goodwood, Goodwood www.goodwood.co.uk for Horse Racing and the Festival of Speed

Cowdray Park, Cowdray www.cowdray.co.uk for International Polo

Jane Austins House, Chawton www.jane-austens-house-museum.org.uk Home of Jane Austen with many mementoes recording her life and writings. For lovers of English literature, a visit to Jane Austen’s House in Chawton is a must.

Gilbert White's House,Selborne www.gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk and the Oates Museum. Charming 18th century house and lovely garden, home of naturalist Reverend Gilbert White. Fascinating displays of Oates family who explored Antarctica and Africa.

Portsmouth Historic Dock yard, Portmouth www.historicdockyard.co.uk Home to HMS Victory, Mary Rose the Royal Naval Museum and Harbour tours.

The Mary Rose, Portsmouth, www.maryrose.org– Henry V111’s battleship and Nelson’s Flagship The Victory.

D-Day museum, Portsmouth www.ddaymuseum.co.uk

The Sustainability Centre, East Meon www.earthworks-trust.com is a 55 acre site where the ideals of sustainable living, sustainable business, sustainable leisure and sustainable economic growth are developed, promoted and taught.

Selborne Pottery, Selbourne An exciting range of hand-thrown and decorated domestic stoneware in rich reds, blues and gold. Tel: 01420 511413

Hollycombe Steam Museum, Liphook www.hollycombe.co.uk Steam driven machines, fairground and traction engines.
01428-724900

The Grayshott pottery, www.grayshottpottery.com working pottery with extensive shop.

The Mouth and Foot Painting Artists Gallery, Selborne. Originals and prints designed by its members worldwide. Tel: 01420 511233

Watercress Line Steam Railway, Stations at Alresford, Ropley, Medstead and Alton. www.watercressline.co.uk The Watercress line runs through 10 miles of scenic countryside between Alton and Alresford.

Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Petersfield. www.hants.gov.uk/qecp Large woodland and downland country park which includes Butser Hill, National Nature Reserve. Take your cycle or horse and explore the South Downs.

Butser Ancient Farm, near Queen Elizabeth Country Park. www.Butser Ancient Farm.co.uk Re-creation of Iron Age farmhouse and fields. Roman Villa being reconstructed. 02392-598838

Flora Twort Gallery & Restaurant, Petersfield. www.hants.gov.uk/museum/flora Charming gallery showing the work of this well-loved artist. Artist Flora Twort captured a fascinating record of Petersfield from the 1920’s to 1940’s and a collection of her work can be seen in the studio of her former home in Petersfield.

The Petersfield Physic Garden. Small walled garden planted with plants and shrubs known in the 17th century. The herb garden and orchard.

The Bear Museum, Petersfield. www.bearmuseum.co.ukWorld's oldest museum devoted to teddy bears.

Allen Gallery, Alton. Museum containing one of Southern England's most outstanding ceramics collections. Special exhibitions gallery.

The Curtis Museum, Alton. www.hants.gov.uk/museum/curtis Geology and archaeological finds. Collection of children's toys and display on hops and brewing.

Birdworld, Farnham. www.birdworld.co.uk Collection of birds in extensive gardens.

Alice Holt Forest, near Farnham. www.forestry.gov.uk Forest trails, cycle hire, play facilities, gift shop and more. Tel: 01420 23666

Lasham Gliding Centre,Lasham near Alton www.lasham.org.uk Home of British Gliding. The airfield offers facilities, which are among the finest in the world. Beginners and experienced pilots welcome.

Marwell Zoo, near Winchester. www.marwell.org.uk 1000+ animals in attractive parkland. Road and rail trains.

Basingtoke Canal, Mychett.www.basingstoke-canal.co.uk Canal exhibition and shop. Boat trips, including a wheelchair accessible boat.

Milestones Museum, Basingstoke www.milestones-museum.com Tel: 01256 477766. Hampshire's Living History Museum. Atmospheric street scenes bringing Hampshire's recent history to life.

The Hampshire Technology Centre, Winchester. www.intech-uk.com The Do-Touch exhibition filled with over 50 brightly coloured hands-on exhibits. Tel: 01962 863791

The Gurkha Museum, Winchester www.thegurkhamuseum.co.uk. A facinating exhibition of the Gurkhas and their contribution to the British Crown

Winchester Cathedral, Winchester www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk

National Trust properties nearby www.nationaltrust.org.uk these include Uppark, Hinton Ampner, Petworth House and The Vyne.

Golf: There are a number of courses locally including Old Thorns at Liphook, Petersfield, Liphook and Blackmoor.

Beaches on the South Coast include Southsea, Haying Island and The Witterings and The New Forest is less than an hour away.The Isle of Wight half an hour by train and a short ferry or hovercraft crossing!

Sailing: Lots of opportunities on the Solent and in the Hamble.

France Dordogne "GUIBERT is set in the glorious countryside of the Dordogne, France. It is let privately for self-catering holidays. Cook/maid also available. Consisting of a beautiful ancient perigourdin farmhouse, cottage and converted barns with pool. A tranquil location Surrounded by meadow, woods and vineyard. Rented separately or to large family and friends groups max. 24 people"