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Sunrise at Lymington Quay, Lymington, Hampshire

About Hampshire

The County of Hampshire lies in the South of England and offers an enchanting blend of both coast and countryside. It is home to the 'New Forest', which covers some 145 square miles, making it Englands largest, intact ancient woodlands thus earning the area national and international status. Winchester is home to one of England's largest cathedrals, 'Winchester Cathedral' has its origins in the 7th century, when
a Christian Church was first built on the site. Hampshire has many notable attractions including, 'Mottisfont Abbey Gardens', 'Broadlands' a magnificent 18th century house in a superb setting on the banks of the River Test and Famous for being the home of Lord Mountbatten, and 'Highclere Castle' home of the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon and probably the finest Victorian home still in existence.

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See below for all the best towns & attractions in Hampshire, or see a selection of our Hampshire photographs on our picture tour of Hampshire..

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Recommended towns & villages in Hampshire

	Alresford Alresford is a market town in Hampshire, just north-east of the City of Winchester and south-west of the town of Alton, which it is linked to by the Mid Hants Watercress Railway..... Information \| Pictures (65) \| Hotels
	Breamore Breamore is one of those beautiful New Forest villages which is populated almost entirely by houses of the Tudor period... Information \| Pictures (20) \| Hotels
	Burley .. Information \| Pictures (46) \| Hotels
	Fareham .. Information \| Pictures (51) \| Hotels
	Hayling Island Hayling Island is a true Island connected to mainland England by a bridge. Although largely residential it is also a popular holiday destination. It is also popular as a..... Information \| Pictures (11) \| Hotels
	Lymington A lovely Georgian port town on the Solent and at the edge of The New Forest, Hampshire. Lymington is a popular sailing resort with 3 marinas and was once a busy place for..... Information \| Pictures (90) \| Hotels
	Southsea History records that this is the place where Henry VIII's flag ship "Mary Rose" sank in front of the mighty castle built by the king as one of a chain of defensive fortresses to..... Information \| Pictures (83) \| Hotels
	Totton Totton is a small town lying close to Southampton Water with easy access to the picturesque New Forest National Park, making it a desirable place to stay for anyone wishing to explore both coast and countryside... Information \| Pictures (6) \| Hotels
	Whitchurch With such pretty countryside and so much of historic interest Whitchurch makes an ideal base from which to explore the delights of rural Hampshire... Information \| Pictures (1) \| Hotels

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Recommended attractions in Hampshire

	Exbury Gardens This is a spectacular garden hidden in pleasant countryside overlooking the Beaulieu River in the New Forest. The..... Information \| Pictures (64) \| Hotels
	Longstock Park Water Garden .. Information \| Pictures (1) \| Hotels
	Mottisfont Abbey & Gardens Mottisfont Abbey is beautifully set on green lawns amidst vast old trees, it is bounded on one side by the rich water-meadows of..... Information \| Pictures (40) \| Hotels
	Portsmouth Cathedral Portsmouth cathedral developed out of what was once the local parish church of St.Thomas of Canterbury. It became a cathedral in..... Information \| Pictures (4) \| Hotels
	Southsea Castle This is one of the fortresses built around the English coast on the orders of King Henry VIII to protect the country against..... Information \| Pictures (7) \| Hotels
	Winchester Cathedral From the moment you cross the wide sweeping lawns surrounding Winchesters' historic cathedral you become immediately enthralled..... Information \| Pictures (92) \| Hotels
	Wolvesey Castle The outstanding remains of Wolvesey Castle stand as a stern reminder of the days when the order of life was God first, followed..... Information \| Pictures (14) \| Hotels