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About Itchen Abbas
A beautiful village in a serene and picturesque valley whose meadows are watered by the gently flowing, trout filled waters of the River Itchen as it continues it's journey towards Southampton where it will meet with the sea.
The village church is a splendid 19th-century reconstruction of an earlier church which was quite possibly first established in Saxon times. The church, dedicated to St.John the Baptist is located in a lovely quiet spot close to the river, it has a well tended church-yard with interesting graves and tomb-stones.
It is not surprising to find this village is said to be the inspiration for the novel-The Water Babies, by Charles Kingsley, who stayed nearby at a local inn. With its pretty cottages, old mill and sparkling river, there could be no finer back-drop for this enduring story written by Kingsley for his youngest son which was published in 1863. It has thrilled and inspired children (and adults) all over the world.
A short distance from the village lies one of the most interesting small gardens to be seen in the area. Abbey Cottage Garden is the work of the owner, who has created a haven of beauty, with colourful plants and flowers to be seen at every changing season. Colonel Daniell, opens the garden to the public only by prior appointment for the benefit of the National Gardens Scheme charities.
The local village pub, the Trout Inn offers a warm welcome, good ale, wines and food to be enjoyed in comfortable surroundings with a pleasant atmosphere.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
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Recommended attractions near Itchen Abbas
| Mid Hants Railway | (3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Wolvesey Castle | (3.8 miles, 6.2 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Winchester City Mill | (3.9 miles, 6.2 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Winchester Cathedral | (4.2 miles, 6.8 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Hinton Ampner Garden | (5.4 miles, 8.6 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Marwell Zoological Park | (7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Farley Mount Country Park | (8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Bishop's Waltham Palace | (9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Longstock Park Water Garden | (10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Hillier Gardens & Arboretum | (11.0 miles, 17.7 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Jane Austen's House | (11.4 miles, 18.4 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Itchen Valley Country Park | (11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Mottisfont Abbey & Gardens | (12.9 miles, 20.7 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| King John's House | (13.3 miles, 21.5 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Broadlands | (13.5 miles, 21.8 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
All attractions in Itchen AbbasAll attractions in HampshireComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Itchen Abbas
Alresford, a Historic Market Town in the county of Hampshire (3.5 miles, 5.7 km, direction E)
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Winchester, in the county of Hampshire (3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction SW)
This is an old town which was a tribal town long before the Romans landed in Britain, under their leadership it flourished to become the 5th largest city in the land, and was later heralded as the capital of King Alfred.
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Bishop's Waltham, in the county of Hampshire (9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction S)
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Wherwell, in the county of Hampshire (10.1 miles, 16.3 km, direction NW)
This enchanting little village boasts a host of thickly thatched, black and white, half timbered cottages,and has a bit of a bloody history.
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Whitchurch, in the county of Hampshire (10.2 miles, 16.4 km, direction NW)
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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Chawton, in the county of Hampshire (11.4 miles, 18.4 km, direction E)
In Chawton is the unassuming 18th-century cottage where Jane Austen once lived.
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Alton, in the county of Hampshire (12.2 miles, 19.6 km, direction E)
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.
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Hambledon, in the county of Hampshire (13.1 miles, 21.1 km, direction SE)
This lovely red-brick village was the early home of cricket. A club was founded here in 1760 when the laws governing the game were laid down.
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Southampton, in the county of Hampshire (14.6 miles, 23.5 km, direction SW)
Southampton has many lovely gardens right in the city centre with picnic tables, flower beds and shady walks. In the spring the rhododendrons are a lovely sight.
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Crux Easton, in the county of Hampshire (15.9 miles, 25.6 km, direction NW)
Crux Easton is a quiet Hampshire hamlet lying in the shadow of Beacon Hill which rises to 262ft west of the village.
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Netley, in the county of Hampshire (16.0 miles, 25.7 km, direction S)
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Totton, in the county of Hampshire (16.0 miles, 25.8 km, direction SW)
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.
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South Harting, in the county of West Sussex (17.9 miles, 28.7 km, direction SE)
The main village street is thronged with exquisite old properties, some of brick, some tile hung, and some are built of Sussex clunch - a beautiful building material of soft limestone.
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Minstead, in the county of Hampshire (20.5 miles, 32.9 km, direction SW)
This is a delightful New Forest village which was once described as "the place where Mint grew" it is a beautiful unspoilt place with a church which looks as though it is shaped from a collection of cottages.
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Farnham, a Historic Market Town in the county of Surrey (21.0 miles, 33.8 km, direction NE)
It was King Caedwalla of Wessex who, in 688 bestowed the Manor of Farnham on the Bishop's of Winchester.
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All towns in HampshireComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| M3 Junction 9 | (2.4 miles, 3.9 km, direction SW) |
| Winchester Station | (3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction SW) |
| M3 Junction 10 | (4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction SW) |
| Micheldever Station | (6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction N) |
| Southampton Airport | (11.0 miles, 17.7 km, direction SW) |
| Bournemouth Airport | (33.5 miles, 54.0 km, direction SW) |
| Itchen Abbas to London | (56.2 miles, 90.4 km, direction NE) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Itchen Abbas
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Itchen Abbas center |
| Mercure Wessex Winchester | (3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction SW) |
| Lainston House Hotel And The Avenue Restaurant | (5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction W) |
| Norton Park Winchester - A QHotel | (6.4 miles, 10.4 km, direction NW) |
| Holiday Inn Southampton Eastleigh | (10.1 miles, 16.3 km, direction SW) |
| Express By Holiday Inn Southampton - M27, Jct7 | (12.2 miles, 19.6 km, direction S) |
| New Place - De Vere Venues | (12.2 miles, 19.6 km, direction S) |
| Best Western Botleigh Grange Hotel | (12.2 miles, 19.7 km, direction S) |
| The Alton House Hotel | (12.5 miles, 20.1 km, direction E) |
| The White Hart | (12.9 miles, 20.8 km, direction NW) |
| Holiday Inn | (13.0 miles, 21.0 km, direction NE) |
| All hotels in Itchen Abbas |