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 The Empress of Blandings
restaurant. If you prefer to walk, the local pub, the Compass, only takes about 20
minutes.
Events in the area:
……… ……EVENTS 2009………………
26th April...........boat-jumble.......Beaulieu Motor Museum
2nd-4th May..........craft fair........Exbury Gardens
7th May..........New Forest Pony sales...Beaulieu Road Station
10th May......boat jumble......Royal Victoria Country Park, Southampton
15th-16th May....Spring Euro-jumble.....Netley Marsh (for motorcycle enthusiasts)
20th-21st June..hot Rods, Custom + American vehicles.....Beaulieu Motor Museum
27th+28th June.....Austin 7 rally.......Beaulieu Motor Museum
24th - 26th July......Steam Fair.....Netley Marsh (very close to us)
28th - 30th July.....New Forest and Hampshire Show....Brockenhurst
27th - 31st August........Great Dorset Steam Fair
11th – 20th September……………….Southampton International Boat Show
12th - 13th September.....International Auto-jumble......Beaulieu Motor Museum
12th September……………………....Romsey Show
11th + 12th September.......Euro-jumble.......Netley Marsh (for motorbike enthusiasts)
12th and 13th September………………..Beaulieu International Autojumble
31st October…………………………Fireworks Spectacular, Beaulieu Motor Museum
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