There are many places to visit and things to do
and see in the local area.
The New Forest is a wonderful place to explore, with its wide variety of landscapes and
wildlife. Watch out for the ponies and cows wandering along the roads.
The cathedral cities of Salisbury and Winchester are only 1/2 hour drives away, and just
beyond Salisbury is Stonehenge. It is also only 4 miles to the old market town of Romsey,
with its magnificent Norman Abbey, and Broadlands, the family home of the late Lord Louis
Mountbatten.
For the shopaholics, what better than the new West Quay development in Southampton. Those
with an interest in the sea and maritime history will find plenty of interest in
Southampton and Portsmouth. Other popular places to visit include The National Motor
Museum at Beaulieu and, only a mile away from us is the theme park Paultons, a must for
most holiday-makers, especially those with children.
For something different how about a day trip to the Isle of Wight?
Activities:
» Walking: either walk the footpaths from the site,or take the car into the forest and
follow one of the walks from the many books available. The Test Way is a beautiful walk
following the river Test.
» Swimming pools in Totton and Romsey
» Golf at Paultons golf centre, 1 mile away
» Horse riding from one of the riding stables in the New Forest
» Fishing: coarse fishing 2 miles, and trout fishing 4 miles
» Cycling along the cycle tracks in the forest. If you haven't brought your bicycles,
there are cycle hire shops in Lyndhurst and Brockenhurst.
Eating out:
There is a wide variety of eating places, ranging from Mcdonalds to St. Jacques
restaurant. If you prefer to walk, the local pub, the Compass, only takes about 20
minutes.
Events in the area : 2005:
……… ……EVENTS 2008………………
17th June................deer watch at dusk.........Blackwater car park, New Forest
21st and 22nd June.......Peppa Pig at Paultons Theme Park (1 mile)
28th - 29th June.......Hampshire Food Festival Breakfast Walk........Exbury Gardens
1st July.................deer watch at dusk.........Blackwater car park, New Forest
2nd,3rd,9th,10th,16th and 17th July.......Lyburn Farmhouse Cheesemakers tour....Landford
5th and 6th July.......Motorcycle World.......Beaulieu
5th - 8th July........Floral Spectacular at St Mary's Church, Fordingbridge
13th July.............British Pedal Car Grand Prix ........Ringwood
20th July.............Skateboard Festival....Fordingbridge
24th July - 2nd September....Scarecrow Summer and Maize Maze....Exbury Gardens
25th - 27th July.......Netley Marsh Steam and Craft Show.....Netley Marsh (2 miles away)
26th and 27th July...Dora the Explorer at Paultons Park
29th - 31st July………………………New Forest Show
20th - 26th July………………………………Romsey Carnival Week
24th July - 2nd September....Exbury Maize Maze
2nd - 9th August……………………Cowes Week.......Isle of Wight....yacht racing
9th August.......Ellingham and Ringwood Show......Ringwood
10th August...Rolls Royce Enthusiasts Club.......Beaulieu
23rd August..........carnival.........Milford on Sea
25th August..........carnival and fete..........Brockenhurst
27th - 31st August........Great Dorset Steam Fair
12th – 21st September……………….Southampton International Boat Show
12th - 13th August......Eurojumble........Netley Marsh
13th September……………………....Romsey Show
13th - 14th September.....Spongebob Squarepants........Paultons Park
13th and 14th September………………..Beaulieu International Autojumble
13th and 14th September.......Motorbike Eurojumble.....Netley Marsh
20th September..............Ringwood Carnival
21st September..............New Forest Marathon.....www.nfma.org.uk
4th and 5th October.......Steam in the Gardens.......Exbury
11th October - 9th November....Festival of Autumn Colour......Exbury Gardens
25th October…………………………Fireworks Spectacular, Beaulieu Motor Museum
27th October - 2nd November.......Exbury Ghost Train.....Exbury Gardens
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