Page 1 - Local Attractions

Page 2 - Links

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

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

Cowdray Park for Polo www.cowdraypark.co.uk

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

The Mary Rose at Portsmouth – Henry V111’s battleship and Nelson’s Flagship The Victory.

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

Hollycombe Steam Museum, Liphook. Steam driven machines, fairground and traction engines.
01428-724900

The Grayshott pottery

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. The Watercress line runs through 10 miles of scenic countryside between Alton and Alresford.

Queen Elizabeth Country Park www.vic.org.uk , near Petersfield. 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. Re-creation of Iron Age farmhouse and fields. Roman Villa being reconstructed. 02392-598838

Flora Twort Gallery & Restaurant, Petersfield. 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. World'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. Geology and archaeological finds. Collection of children's toys and display on hops and brewing.

Birdworld, Farnham. Collection of birds in extensive gardens.

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

Lasham Gliding Centre, 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. 1000+ animals in attractive parkland. Road and rail trains.

Basingtoke Canal. Visitor Centre at Mychett. Canal exhibition and shop. Boat trips, including a wheelchair accessible boat.

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

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

National Trust properties nearby include Uppark, Hinton Ampner 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.