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Farmside Cottages, Ovington, Alresford, Hampshire
SO24 0RB Winchester District (B)
Days out for all the family
Are there any fun places to visit? The following attractions are within 10 miles of SO24 0RB:
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
HM Naval Base, Portsmouth, PO13LJ
Visit the magnificent historic ships HMS Victory, HMS Warrior 1860 and the Mary Rose as well as the fascinating Mary Rose Museum, Royal Naval Museum and Action Stations, an interactive attraction on the modern-day Navy.Live and breathe our nation's naval heritage through three of the most important warships ever built - Mary Rose, HMS Victory and HMS Warrior 1860.
Hinton Ampner Garden
Hinton Ampner, SO240LA
A masterpiece of design by Ralph Dutton, 8th and last Lord Sherborne, the 5-hectare (12-acre) garden unites a formal layout with varied and informal plantings in pastel shades. There are magnificent vistas over 32 hectares (80 acres) of parkland and rolling Hampshire countryside.
Winchester Cathedral
Winchester City Centre, SO239LS
Winchester Cathedral has its origins in the 7th century, when a Christian Church was first built on this site. Since then it has played a fundamental part in the life of this ancient City and a role in the history of our nation.
Royal Hampshire Regiment Museum
Serle´s House, Southgate Street, Winchester, SO239EG
Follow the fortunes of the Regiment's active service including the Battle of Minden, Germany in 1759 through wars in China, Afghanistan, India (the Mutiny and the North West Frontier), and South Africa to the great campaigns of the First and Second World Wars. The Regiment Museum comprises four exhibition rooms with a connecting corridor.
Kings Royal Hussars Regimental Museum
Peninsular Barracks, Romsey Road, Winchester, SO238TS
The regimental museum for The King's Royal Hussars is located with Home Headquarters (South) in Peninsula Barracks in Winchester. The museum is open to the public and gives an excellent account of the history of The King's Royal Hussars and its former regiments.
Marwell Zoological Park
Colden Common, Winchester, SO211JH
Marwell is a great place for a day out. From antelope to ants, from bats to bongo, from wallabies to warthogs, from zebra to zebu - there are over 200 different species of amazing animals.
Bishops Waltham Palace
Bishops Waltham, SO321DH
The ruins of a medieval palace (together with later additions) used by the bishops and senior clergy of Winchester as they travelled through their diocese. Winchester was the richest diocese in England, and its properties were grandiose and extravagantly appointed.
Gilbert White House and Oates Museum
High Street, Selborne, GU343JH
The attractive village of Selborne and its beautiful countryside is famous for its association with the 18th century naturalist Gilbert White. Through Gilbert White's writings, the garden is probably one of the best documented of its type and is gradually being restored.
Eastleigh Lakeside Steam Railway
Lakeside Country Park, Wide Lane, Eastleigh, SO505PE
Eastleigh Lakeside Steam Railway is a dual gauge 10' / 7' miniature railway running from its main station, Eastleigh Parkway, to Monks Brook Halt. Trains are normally steam hauled exceptthe last trains of the day.
Sir Harold Hillier Gardens and Arboretum
Jermyns Lane, Ampfield, SO510QA
Sir Harold Hillier Gardens (formerly known as the Hillier Arboretum) hold the greatest collection of hardy trees and shrubs in the world. Started by the late Sir Harold Hillier in 1953 and given in trust to Hampshire County Council in 1977, the Gardens now extend to 180 acres.
Milestones - Hampshires Living History Museum
Basingstoke Leisure Park, Churchill Way West, Basingstoke, RG216YR
Imagine an open-air museum inside a massive modern building a network of streets with shops, a village green and even a pub..
Bursledon Windmill
Windmill Lane, Bursledon, Southampton, SO318BG
Visit this restored 'tower' mill and see and hear the machinery turning. Its wooden machinery, a direct copy of the original, is in full working order.
Basing House
Redbridge Lane, Old Basing, RG247HB
Basing House, Hampshire, was a major English Tudor palace and castle that once rivalled Hampton Court Palace in its size and opulence. Today only the foundations and earthworks remain.
Finkley Down Farm Park
Andover, SP116NF
Finkley Down Farm Park in Andover, Hampshire is a family run children's farm with all the character of a traditional farm but in a safe, secure, friendly environment. Children can 'let off steam' in the large playground which includes the Pyramid Slide, a combine harvester, aerial runway and trampolines.
Mottisfont Abbey Garden
Mottisford, SO510LP
Mottisfont Abbey is owned by the National Trust and is located near Romsey, Hampshire, England. The site is thought to originate from Saxon times where meetings were held.
Solent Sky Museum
Albert Road South, Southampton, SO143FR
The Solent Sky depicts the history of aviation in the Solent area and Hampshire. This small geographical area was arguably the most important area in the world for aircraft experimental and development work also for civil and military aircraft operation.
Royal Armouries Fort Nelson
Downend Road, Fareham, PO176AN
Fort Nelson was built in the 1860s, as part of a chain of fortifications protecting the great naval harbour of Portsmouth in Hampshire and its Royal Dockyard from a feared French invasion. Covering nearly 19 acres and now fully restored, Fort Nelson sits majestically atop Portdsown Hill, with amazing views of the Solent and the Meon Valley.
Museum of Archaeology
God´s House Tower, Winkle Street, Southampton, SO142NY
The Museum of Archaeology in Southampton displays artefacts from prehistoric, Roman, Saxon and medieval Southampton. It also has objects from outside Southampton, including some from ancient Egypt.
Southampton Maritime Museum
The Wool House, Town Quay, Southampton, SO142AR
The museum contains displays relating to Southampton's history as a trading and passenger port. There is a collection of large model ships, including a model of the Queen Mary.
Netley Abbey
Netley, SO315FB
The Abbey, from which the village got its name, originated when a colony of monks of the Cistercian Order crossed Southampton Water from Beaulieu to establish a new religious house at Netley in 1239.Founded by Peter des Roche, Bishop of Winchester, and officially named St.
Titchfield Abbey
Titchfield Abbey, Titchfield, PO155RA
A 13th century abbey converted into a stately manor, the Tudor gatehouse being formed from the nave. An abbey was first founded at Titchfield in the 13th century by the Bishop of Winchester.
Davidson Country Park Homes
Point House Unit 23 Ensign Way, Hamble, Southampton, SO314RF
Davidson Country Park Homes - Amusement Park in Southampton, . Contact venue on telephone number 02380457414 for opening times, entrance costs, and attractions/rides available at this park.
Birdworld
Holt Pound, Farnham, GU104LD
In addition to a walk around 26 acres of aviares and beautiful landscaped gardens you can enjoy..
Portchester Castle
Castle Street, Portchester, PO169QW
Portchester can be considered a complete history of England in one place. First used by the Romans as a base from which they could clear the sea of barbarian raiders, it became a Saxon settlement from the middle of the 5th century until the end of the 9th century.
Staunton Country Park
Middle Park Way, Havant, PO95HB
Set in 19th century pleasure gardens, this beautiful landscaped parkland includes, follies, an ornamental farm and amazing glasshouses.
Paultons Park
Ower, SO516AL
Paultons Family Theme Park in Hampshire, on the edge of the New Forest, offers a great family day out with over 50 different attractions and rides included in the price. The variety of things to see and do includes thrilling and gentle rides, dinosaurs, museums, animated shows, play areas, exotic birds and other fun activities for all ages in garden setting.
Hollycombe Steam Collection
Iron Hill, Midhurst Road, Liphook, GU307LP
Hollycombe is a unique collection of working steam powered attractions providing fun and entertainment for the whole family. The centre-piece is a complete Edwardian Fairground where you can experience all the fun of the fair from the 1870's; from the gentle 'Golden Gallopers' to the first 'White Knuckle' rides.
Highclere Castle and Gardens
4.5m South of Newbury, Highclere, RG209RN
Highclere Castle is one of England's most beautiful Victorian Castles set amidst spectacular parkland near Newbury, Berkshire. The Castle itself stands on the site of an earlier house that, in turn, was built on the foundations of the medieval palace of the Bishops of Winchester who owned this estate from the 8th century.
Longdown Dairy Farm
Londown, Ashurst, SO407EH
Lots of hands-on activities every dayplus indoor and outdoor play areas. Of course we have cows two different breeds.
