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Local Attractions
Below is a selection of activities in the local area. Detailed information of these and more is available at reception.
| EXPLORING THE LANDSCAPE | ||
| The Test Way | 46 mile Test Way follows the valley of the Test for much of its length. Parts of it follow an old railway line | |
| The Clarendon Way | The 24 mile Clarendon Way links Winchester with Sailsbury and crosses the Text Valley | |
| The Keble Way | The 18 mile Keble Way encircles a heritage area of open countryside between Romsey and Itchen Valley at Shawford | |
| Test Valley Tour | Routes are available for sale in packs form local Tourist Information Centres. Starting from 6 different villages throughout the valley the marked walking routes vary in length, terrain and degree of difficulty so there is something for everyone | |
| KEEPING YOU ENTERTAINED | ||
| Cholderton
Rare Breeds Farm Park |
A charming farm
with most British rare breed farm animals, incorporating Rabbit World
with over 50 rabbits to see. |
www.rabbitworld.co.uk |
| Hawk Conservancy | More
than 200 birds set in 15 acres of woodland with a further 7 acres of wildflower
meadow. Andover. |
www.hawk-conservancy.org |
| Marwell Zoological Park | Over
200 species of rare animals, including tigers, snow leopards, rhino, meerkat,
hippo and zebra. Colden Common, Winchester. |
www.marwell.org.uk |
| The Rapids | Zoom
down the flume or relax in the huge, warm, bubbling jacuzzi. There are
also Bubble seats, water cannons, tropical rain shower... and much more. Southampton Road, Romsey |
www.the-rapids.co.uk |
| Moors Valley | Moors
Valley covers 750 acres in the Valley of the Moors River. At the heart
of the park is the Visitor Centre, an 18th century timber barn. Activities
include, walking, cycling fishing...and much more. |
www.moors-valley.co.uk |
| Beaulieu | There
are many things to see and do here including, walks through gardens, the
National Motor Museum and the Abbey ruins. John Montagu Building, Beaulieu, Brockenhurst. |
www.beaulieu.co.uk |
| Paultons | Set
in 140 acres there are over 40 different attractions and rides. Fast &
slow rides, wet & dry rides, dinosaurs and flamingos, museums and
animated shows, play areas and lots more. Ower, Romsey. |
www.paultonspark.co.uk |
| Longdown Activity Farm | As
well as watching the Freisian cows being milked, visitors ca groom the
ponies, bottle-feed the goat kids, cuddle the chicks and bunnies and feed
larger goats. They also have sheep, horses, pigs, ducks and geese. Longdown, Ashurst. |
www.longdownfarm.co.uk |
| HISTORIC HOMES AND GARDENS | ||
| Houghton Lodge Gardens | Situated
on a hilltop, overlooking a stretch of the River Test, this grade II Historic
House is a unique example of an 18th Century Cottage Home Stockbridge. |
www.houghtonlodge.co.uk |
| Broadlands | Home
of the late Lord Mountbatten and famous for Royal honeymoons, Broadlands
is an elegant Palladian Ma sion set in beautifully landscaped gardens. Romsey. |
www.broadlands.net |
| Mottisfont Abbey | Built
in the 12th Century as an Augustinian Priory set against the River Test
Mottisfont Abbey is now a house of some note and is surrounded by sweeping
lawns with ancient trees. Mottisfont, Nr Romsey. |
|
| Sir Harold Hillier Gardens | Established
in 1953 by Harold Hillier the magnificent collection of over 20,000 plants
from temperate regions around the world grow in a mixture of formal and
informal landscapes set in 180 acres. Jermyns Lane, Ampfield, Romsey. |
www.hilliar.hants.gov.uk |
| CYCLING & CYCLE HIRE | ||
| Forest Leisure Cycling | Cycle
hire & information on local trails. Free local delivery when booked
in advance. Village Centre, Burley, New Forest. |
www.forestleisurecycling.co.uk |
| New Forest Cycle Experience | Cycle
hire, including helmets, rucksacks, route guides, child seats, toolkits,
locks. Various branches within the area. |
www.cycles.co.uk |
| Cool Cats Bike Hire Centre | Cycle
hire. They also offer some water sports Sandbanks. |
www.coolcatswatersports.com |
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