Discover Hampshire
Hampshire is filled with plenty of things for all manner of tastes. Imagine making the most of what’s on our doorstep by exploring the local scenery on foot, walking along our famous chalk stream rivers to find a welcoming country pub via the extensive Watercress Way footpath.
On a rainy day, taste your way through our bountiful county with a trip to our local market town, Alresford, just 3-miles down the road. Here, you’ll discover a wide selection of shops, including a well-stocked delicatessen featuring a fine selection of cheeses, cold cuts and other gourmet delights. Additionally, two butchers, a fishmonger, a greengrocer, as well as a high-end fashion boutique with famous sales and many retail stores to gratify any discerning shopper.
Further afield, but only 15 minutes by car, the medieval city of Winchester offers visitors a bustling high street with a range of independent stores to potter, roam and while away an afternoon. Moreover, take the opportunity to immerse yourself in the largest farmer’s market in the UK – an established foodie destination held on the second and last Sunday of every month.
We’re consistently delighted by the many treasures we find so close to home. Should you ever seek assistance to explore our surroundings, we would be more than happy to guide or inform you of any upcoming local events or new haunts we’ve recently learnt about. Below are a few of our recommended shops, restaurants, pubs, suppliers and locations in the area.
ALRESFORD
- Mange2Deli – Delicatessen
- Moda Rosa – High-end fashion boutique
- Hetre – Curated shoes, handbags, clothes & accessories
- Ragamuffin – Children’s clothes
- Hair Art – Aveda hair salon that uses sustainable products
WINCHESTER
- Kyoto Kitchen – Authentic Japanese cuisine
- The Chesil Rectory – Historic English restaurant
- High Street – Combination of brand names with small independent stores
- The Black Boy – Traditional and quirky back street boozer
FOOD & DRINK
- West Lea Farm Shop – A favourite local foodie destination
- The Grange Winery – Buy Hampshire’s finest English wine from the cellar door
- The Naked Grape – Specialist independent wine merchant in Alresford
- Polpo Negro – Award winning Spanish Tapas in Alresford
- The Woolpack Inn – Characterful country pub with outstanding food in Totford
- The Bush – Traditional pub on the banks of the River Itchen in Ovington
- The Tichborne Arms – Family-friendly pub with good food and drinks in Tichborne
- The Northbrook Arms – Friendly pub with comedy evenings in East Stratton
- The Townhouse Alresford – Food, drink, co-working and events in Alresford
- The Three Horseshoes – Traditional country pub with a contemporary twist in Bighton
CULTURAL
- The Grange Festival – World-class opera in the stunning setting of The Grange
- The Grange Mansion House – Greek Revival mansion set in classic landscape park
- St John’s Church – A site of religious worship since the 12th Century
- Hinton Ampner House & Garden – National Trust House & Garden
- Winchester Cathedral – One of the finest medieval Cathedrals in Europe
- Jane Austen’s House – Hampshire cottage where Jane wrote her six novels
- Beaulieu National Motor Museum – Discover the story of motoring Britain
ENTERTAINMENT
- Thruxton Karting – One of the very best outdoor circuits in the country
- Watercress Line – Hampshire’s only preserved steam railway
- Winchester Science Centre & Planetarium – Hands-on interactive science and technology centre
- Experience Hampshire offer a range of experiences from businesses and individuals in Hampshire whose offerings aren’t traditionally found on the mainstream tourist sites. For a plethora of unusual and interesting activities rooted in Hampshire have a look on their website.
