Pictures of Hampshire

About the county of 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.

Recommended Towns & Villages to visit in Hampshire

Alton (5 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Hampshire

An historic market town which in recent times derived its prosperity from hop fields and the brewing industry, previously it had been a centre for wool and cloth...

Farnborough (63 Pictures)

in the county of Hampshire

This town is listed in the Doomsday Book of 1086, then it was a mere settlement which over the passing centuries developed into a village...

Whitchurch (1 Pictures)

in the county of Hampshire

With such pretty countryside and so much of historic interest Whitchurch makes an ideal base from which to explore the delights of rural Hampshire...

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Recommended Attractions to visit in Hampshire

Broadlands (5 Pictures)

This gracious Palladian mansion was the home of the late Lord Louis Mountbatten and the place where the Queen, as the young.....

Exbury Gardens (64 Pictures)

This is a spectacular garden hidden in pleasant countryside overlooking the Beaulieu River in the New Forest. The.....

The Royal Marines Museum (20 Pictures)

The Royal Marines Museum, Eastney, is an award winning Museum and is housed in what was one of the most stately Officers Messes.....

The Vyne (17 Pictures)

This house stands on a spot where once there may have been a Roman inn or villa. The name means "house of wine" which is a very.....

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