Out and About - Places to visit
We are located on the edge of two National Parks and close to England’s beautiful south coast. We are in a perfect position to enjoy many attractions on offer around Hampshire and the south of England. Here are some of our favourites:
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Winchester City Centre - 3 miles
Steeped in history, Winchester was once England's capital city. Visit the Historic Cathedral or the home of the famous round table, or just stroll through the beautiful water meadows of St Cross and into the bustling High street with a wide range of shops boutiques, restaurants and bars.
Marwell Zoo and Outdoor Activity Centre - 8 miles
Famous for Snow Leopards and Tigers, Marwell activity center also great for all ages (soft play, high rope course and go karting)
Peppa Pig World & Paultons Park & Lost Dinosaur World - 13 miles
Over 60 different attractions and rides as well as a whole section dedicated to Peppa and her famous friends. great family day out!
New Forest National Park - 13 miles
Beautiful walks and cycle trails, wild New Forest Ponies and country pubs.
Beaulieu Motor Museum - 23 miles
The home of the famous and fastest cars from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang to F1 racers. Also pay a visit to Beaulieu Abby and Palace gardens
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - 28 miles
HMS Victory & Warrior, and Mary Rose Museum, perfect day out for all ages.
Mudeford Quay - 30 miles
Great crabbing and beautiful sandy beaches of Hengistbury Head.
Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium - 7miles
Inspiring day out for all young budding scientists.
South Downs National Park - 0 miles
Enjoy exploring especially on foot or bike the rolling hills, glorious heathland, river valleys, ancient woodland, picturesque villages and market towns, and the iconic white cliffs of the Heritage Coast.
Calshot activity Centre- 28 miles
Watersports and indoor activity centre, with indoor climb-ing wall and indoor ski slope.
Jane Austen's House Museum- 20 miles
Jane Austen's House Museum in Chawton is the house where Jane Austen lived and wrote. It is the most treasured Austen site in the world
https://www.jane-austens-house-museum.org.uk/
Stonehenge- 35 miles
One of the wonders of the world and the best-known prehistoric monument in Europe. Visit the world-class exhibition and visitor centre with 250 ancient objects and come face to face with a 5,500 year-old man
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/stonehenge/