Explore Hampshire
You will be spoilt for places to visit from historic cities and towns, to nationally acclaimed countryside, independent shopping and cafes and restaurants.
I-Winchester Cathedral
9 The ClWinchester Science Centre & Planetarium
Telegraph WayWinchester College
College StreetMarwell Zoo
Thompson's LaneI-Great Hall
Castle AvenueHere you can see King Arthur's Round Table!
Sightseeing
Isle of Wight (25 mins on ferry from Southampton)
Known for its beaches including Ventnor Beach, which is dotted with vintage beach huts. Fossils and dinosaur remains can be seen in many places including Compton Bay and Yaverland Beach. Attractions include The Needles (3 iconic pinnacles of chalk stone that stick up out of the sea that are guarded by a 19th-century lighthouse) Black Gang Chine (a theme park), Osbourne House (residence of Queen Victoria) and The Garlic Farm (everything Garlic, including ice cream!).
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Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight (25 mins on ferry from Southampton)
Known for its beaches including Ventnor Beach, which is dotted with vintage beach huts. Fossils and dinosaur remains can be seen in many places including Compton Bay and Yaverland Beach. Attractions include The Needles (3 iconic pinnacles of chalk stone that stick up out of the sea that are guarded by a 19th-century lighthouse) Black Gang Chine (a theme park), Osbourne House (residence of Queen Victoria) and The Garlic Farm (everything Garlic, including ice cream!).
New Forest National Park = 10 miles
Over 500 kms of unspoilt countryside featuring 140 miles of walking tracks and over 100 miles of off road cycling routes through woodland, heathland and river valleys and quaint villages. Deer, ponies and cattle roam free. Attractions include the National Motor Museum, Buckler’s Hard (an 18th century village) and Exbury Gardens.
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New Forest National Park
New Forest National Park = 10 miles
Over 500 kms of unspoilt countryside featuring 140 miles of walking tracks and over 100 miles of off road cycling routes through woodland, heathland and river valleys and quaint villages. Deer, ponies and cattle roam free. Attractions include the National Motor Museum, Buckler’s Hard (an 18th century village) and Exbury Gardens.
South Downs National Park = 9 miles
Over 3,300 kms of footpaths, bridleways and byways through peaceful rolling countryside of ancient woodland, water meadows, bustling market towns of Petersfield and Alton and numerous picture-perfect villages.
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South Downs Way. Westerly Start Point.
41 S Downs WaySouth Downs National Park = 9 miles
Over 3,300 kms of footpaths, bridleways and byways through peaceful rolling countryside of ancient woodland, water meadows, bustling market towns of Petersfield and Alton and numerous picture-perfect villages.
Winchester = 7 miles
Winchester, the ancient capital of England, is a beautiful historic city located on the edge of the South Downs National Park. With lively street theatre, a contemporary arts scene and fine architecture and an abundance of bars, restaurants, street food and pubs - Winchester really is worth a visit.
Attractions include the eleventh century Cathedral, the Great Hall which houses King Arthur’s Round Table, Winchester Collage (used as filming location for Harry Potter and Les Misérables), resting place of Jane Austen, Hospital of St Cross, Marwell Wildlife, Winchester Science Museum and Planetarium.
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Winchester
Winchester = 7 miles
Winchester, the ancient capital of England, is a beautiful historic city located on the edge of the South Downs National Park. With lively street theatre, a contemporary arts scene and fine architecture and an abundance of bars, restaurants, street food and pubs - Winchester really is worth a visit.
Attractions include the eleventh century Cathedral, the Great Hall which houses King Arthur’s Round Table, Winchester Collage (used as filming location for Harry Potter and Les Misérables), resting place of Jane Austen, Hospital of St Cross, Marwell Wildlife, Winchester Science Museum and Planetarium.
Portsmouth = 22 miles
This city is proud of its rich Naval history, the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Museum and the D-day Museum are testament to this. The Royal Armouries at Fort Nelson provides amazing views of Portsmouth museums.
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Portsmouth
Portsmouth = 22 miles
This city is proud of its rich Naval history, the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Museum and the D-day Museum are testament to this. The Royal Armouries at Fort Nelson provides amazing views of Portsmouth museums.
Alresford = 13 miles
The market town of Alresford has many independent shops and cafes. It is also home to the Mid Hants Railway ‘Watercress Line’ – where you can board a steam train for a relaxing and picturesque journey through Hampshire’s countryside.
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New Alresford
Alresford = 13 miles
The market town of Alresford has many independent shops and cafes. It is also home to the Mid Hants Railway ‘Watercress Line’ – where you can board a steam train for a relaxing and picturesque journey through Hampshire’s countryside.
Neighbourhoods
The village of Bishopstoke is between the historic city of Winchester and the city of Southampton, and between the national parks of the New Forest and the South Downs.
There is a bakery, pubs, grocery store, post office, takeaways (Indian, Chinese fish and chips), pharmacy, carvery and beauty salon.
The River Itchen runs through the village and there are lots of walks along the river and adjacent streams. There is also easy access to Stoke Park woods which has acres of woodland providing miles of walking and cycling routes. Bishopstoke Playing Fields has a indoor recreation centre, outdoor courts and equipment.
Bishopstoke
The village of Bishopstoke is between the historic city of Winchester and the city of Southampton, and between the national parks of the New Forest and the South Downs.
There is a bakery, pubs, grocery store, post office, takeaways (Indian, Chinese fish and chips), pharmacy, carvery and beauty salon.
The River Itchen runs through the village and there are lots of walks along the river and adjacent streams. There is also easy access to Stoke Park woods which has acres of woodland providing miles of walking and cycling routes. Bishopstoke Playing Fields has a indoor recreation centre, outdoor courts and equipment.
Eastleigh = 1 mile
The town of Eastleigh is a just a mile from Bishopstoke, it has a station (with direct trains to London), a shopping centre, cafes, pubs, restaurants, cinema, leisure centre (with pool)
Eastleigh District
Eastleigh = 1 mile
The town of Eastleigh is a just a mile from Bishopstoke, it has a station (with direct trains to London), a shopping centre, cafes, pubs, restaurants, cinema, leisure centre (with pool)
Food scene
These guys brew their own beer! The drinks and the food (especially the dirty chips!) are well worth sampling!
Steam Town Brew Co
1 Bishopstoke RoadThese guys brew their own beer! The drinks and the food (especially the dirty chips!) are well worth sampling!
Amazing range of homeware and gifts but the main reason to go is for the breakfast or the afternoon tea! The food is great and the decor and atmosphere is lovely.
The Garden Society
Allington LaneAmazing range of homeware and gifts but the main reason to go is for the breakfast or the afternoon tea! The food is great and the decor and atmosphere is lovely.
Artisan Meze & Wine Bar
25 High StTurkish and Middle Eastern cuisine. The best pitta bread ever!
The roast dinners are goooood! Dogs are welcome in certain areas so we walk there across the fields.
The Dog & Crook
The roast dinners are goooood! Dogs are welcome in certain areas so we walk there across the fields.
Hampshire Farmers' Markets
High StreetGreens
4 Jewry StGreat for lunchtime grub!
Cabinet Rooms
Jewry StreetThese cocktails are very hard to beat!
Bugle Inn
Park LaneSuperb food!