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Hampshire

Hampshire is a county in the south of England, and has borders with Dorset, Wiltshire, Surrey, Berkshire, and West Sussex. 

The Hampshire coastline is on the English Channel and is separated by the Isle of Wight by the Solent, situated at its closest point, 2 miles from the coast. Up until 1890 the Isle of Wight was part of the county of Hampshire when it became a county in its own right. Hampshire’s main town is Winchester. 

Winchester Cathedral opened in 1093 and is one of the largest cathedrals in Europe with the greatest overall length of any Gothic cathedral and a Nave height of 78 feet (24 m). Hampshire’s two largest cities are Southampton and Portsmouth. 

The county is known for its stunning New Forest which is approximately 753.2 km. Situated at the southeastern edge of the New Forest National Park is the village of Beaulieu, which many will know as home to the National Motor Museum held within the grounds of the Beaulieu estate. 

The county town of Hampshire is Winchester, the former capital city of England. Hampshire is the largest county in South East England and still remains the third largest shire county in the United Kingdom.  

The county has two national parks and a thriving culture, full of history and heritage. This means plenty of opportunities for walking, cycling and exploring countryside and coastal pathways, as well as some very well kept heritage sites.

A South Downs Walk From East Meon To Salt Hill

A South Downs Walk From East Meon To Salt Hill

ByMick Heywood Updated19 December 2022

Having lived a large part of my life in Sussex, I thought I knew the South Downs well. However, when a friend took me for a walk from the pretty village of East Meon, just…

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Villages Of The New Forest

Villages Of The New Forest

ByJane Barlow Updated26 August 2022

There is so much to see and do in the New Forest that those visiting for the first time might not know where to start.  There are free roaming animals including ponies, donkeys, cattle and…

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Beaulieu To Buckler’s Hard – A New Forest Walk

Beaulieu To Buckler’s Hard – A New Forest Walk

ByEmma Kirkup Updated3 February 2021

I am lucky to live not too far from the beautiful New Forest National Park. With its combination of woodland, heathland and coastline, it makes for an excellent place to visit for a day out…

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A Tasting Tour of Bombay Sapphire

A Tasting Tour of Bombay Sapphire

ByEmma Kirkup Updated20 July 2022

Set in the heart of rural Hampshire lies the Bombay Sapphire gin distillery. Just outside the small town of Overton, in the village of Laverstoke, the distillery sits within a historic area which was used…

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A Circular Walk Around Combe Gibbet, On The Hampshire Border

A Circular Walk Around Combe Gibbet, On The Hampshire Border

ByEmma Kirkup Updated13 January 2022

I’d never heard of Combe Gibbet before but when a friend suggested it as a place to walk, I made the most of a warm summer’s day and headed up there.  Combe Gibbet sits on…

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A Nature Walk in The Test Valley, Hampshire

A Nature Walk in The Test Valley, Hampshire

ByEmma Kirkup Updated26 June 2022

The Test Valley is an area of Hampshire stretching from Andover down to Romsey, not too far from the well-known port of Southampton. On a balmy evening, with the sunshine still shining brightly we decided…

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A Walk Around Rooksbury Mill Nature Reserve – Andover

A Walk Around Rooksbury Mill Nature Reserve – Andover

ByEmma Kirkup Updated27 August 2020

Having recently moved to Hampshire, I’m still discovering places to visit to go for a walk in the local area. One such place that I have now made several returns to is one of Andover’s…

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Mottisfont Abbey – A Garden For All Seasons

Mottisfont Abbey – A Garden For All Seasons

ByEmma Kirkup Updated2 March 2021

Set in a tranquil spot of rural Hampshire, you will find one of the jewels in the National Trust’s crown, Mottisfont Abbey. As you approach the site you pass by small villages with chocolate box…

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