Pictures of Hampshire

Sunrise over the Isle of Wight, looking from Keyhaven, 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

	Alton 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... Information \| Pictures (5) \| Hotels
	Bishop's Waltham .. Information \| Pictures (11) \| Hotels
	Brockenhurst Gloriously set, like a jewel in a crown, between woodland and heathland, is the picturesque place called Brockenhurst... Information \| Pictures (36) \| Hotels
	Chawton In Chawton is the unassuming 18th-century cottage where Jane Austen once lived... Information \| Pictures (32) \| Hotels
	Emsworth Super little yachting village tucked away between the many tidal creeks of Chichester Harbour... Information \| Pictures (24) \| Hotels
	Keyhaven The village is lovely and peaceful with moorings for boats along the quayside and unrivalled views across to the Isle of Wight and Hurst Castle... Information \| Pictures (84) \| Hotels
	Lepe This is mostly a small country park amongst trees with beautiful views across the Solent towards the Isle of Wight... Information \| Pictures (31) \| 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 (83) \| Hotels
	Netley .. Information \| Pictures (36) \| Hotels

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Recommended attractions in Hampshire

	Beaulieu Palace House Palace House and the old abbey ruins can be found a short distance away from the National Motor Museum, just one of Beaulieu's..... Information \| Pictures (56) \| Hotels
	Broadlands This gracious Palladian mansion was the home of the late Lord Louis Mountbatten and the place where the Queen, as the young..... Information \| Pictures (5) \| Hotels
	Mid Hants Railway The Mid-Hants Railway is a preserved heritage steam railway, operating in Hampshire, between Alresford and Alton... Information \| Pictures (20) \| Hotels
	Netley Abbey Netley Abbey Ruins , Hampshire.. Information \| Pictures (26) \| 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
	Portsmouth Historic Dockyard One of the favourite attractions to visit in Southern England is Portsmouth's Historic Dockyard, home to some of the most famous..... Information \| Pictures (40) \| Hotels
	Spinners Garden Spinners Garden and Nursery can be found in the attractive valley village of Boldre, about three miles to the south of..... Information \| Pictures (2) \| Hotels
	The New Forest "But in its wild scenery lies its greatest charm...... Nowhere, in extent at least, spread such stretches of heath and moor,..... Information \| Pictures (321) \| Hotels