Beaulieu Palace House

Formerly the 14th century Great Gatehouse of Beaulieu Abbey, Palace House is set in glorious grounds and gardens with immaculate spreading lawns and walkways overlooking the Beaulieu River. The House has been in Lord Montagu's family ownership since 1538, when Sir Thomas Wriothesley, later 1st Earl of Southampton,…
Distance: 10.2 miles away

Calshot Castle

Calshot castle was built by Henry VIII in 1539, as part of his chain of defences along the English south coast. At the time invasions were feared from either the French or Spanish navies and the Castle was built on a shingle spit close to the deep water…
Distance: 13.3 miles away

Beaulieu Abbey

Beaulieu Abbey was founded in 1204 by Cistercian monks on land given to them by King John. Although much was destroyed at the time of the Dissolution of the Monasteries during the reign of Henry VIII, there is still much for visitors to see today. In medieval times,…
Distance: 10.2 miles away

Bishops Waltham Palace

The ruins of a medieval palace together with later additions used by the bishops and senior clergy of Winchester as they travelled through their diocese. Winchester was the richest diocese in England, and its properties were grandiose and extravagantly appointed. Much of what can be seen today is…
Distance: 11.9 miles away

Broadlands

Broadlands has been a part of English history for centuries....home to statesmen and men of action....host to royalty and the brilliant, powerful and celebrated of their time. Broadlands stands in spacious parkland in a landscape which is typically English. The River Test, one of the finest trout and…
Distance: 0.9 miles away

Bursledon Windmill

Visit this restored 'tower' mill and see and hear the machinery turning. Its wooden machinery, a direct copy of the original, is in full working order. Visitor facilities are provided in the 17th century barn. The granary, rescued from elsewhere in Hampshire, and the pond help create a…
Distance: 9.2 miles away

Davidson Country Park Homes

Davidson Country Park Homes ‐ Amusement Park in Southampton, . Contact venue on telephone number 02380457414 for opening times, entrance costs, and attractionsrides available at this park.…
Distance: 10.5 miles away

Furzey Gardens

Set in the heart of The New Forest at Minstead in Hampshire this delightful, informal garden was established in 1922 and is renowned for its all year round beauty.This delightful, informal garden was established in 1922 and is renowned for its all year round beauty. There is ample…
Distance: 7.2 miles away

Mottisfont Abbey Garden, House

Mottisfont Abbey is owned by the National Trust and is located near Romsey, Hampshire, England. The site is thought to originate from Saxon times where meetings were held. In 1201 William Briwere founded a priory on the site, which was later converted in to a house by William…
Distance: 5.4 miles away

Netley Abbey

The Abbey, from which the village got its name, originated when a colony of monks of the Cistercian Order crossed Southampton Water from Beaulieu to establish a new religious house at Netley in 1239.Founded by Peter des Roche, Bishop of Winchester, and officially named St.Mary of Edwardsto …
Distance: 8.3 miles away

Sir Harold Hillier Gardens

Sir Harold Hillier Gardens formerly known as the Hillier Arboretum hold the greatest collection of hardy trees and shrubs in the world. Started by the late Sir Harold Hillier in 1953 and given in trust to Hampshire County Council in 1977, the Gardens now extend to 180…
Distance: 3.2 miles away

The Great Hall

The first and finest of all 13th century halls, with the greatest symbol of medieval mythology, The Round Table of King Arthur. Winchester Castle dates from the reign of William the Conqueror 1066‐1087. By the end of King John's reign in 1216 the castle and its…
Distance: 9.8 miles away

Titchfield Abbey

A 13th century abbey converted into a stately manor, the Tudor gatehouse being formed from the nave. An abbey was first founded at Titchfield in the 13th century by the Bishop of Winchester. Its history was uneventful until the Dissolution when drastic alterations were made to…
Distance: 13.7 miles away

Winchester Cathedral

Winchester Cathedral has its origins in the 7th century, when a Christian Church was first built on this site. Since then it has played a fundamental part in the life of this ancient City and a role in the history of our nation.Begun in 1079 in the Romanesque…
Distance: 9.8 miles away

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