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Lyndhurst to Beaulieu road, Lyndhurst, 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

	Beaulieu This lovely village is set in the lush greenery of the New Forest where a pretty village street leads to the banks of the Beaulieu River at the point at which it opens up as an estuary... Information \| Pictures (140) \| Hotels
	Boldre This is a beautiful village situated a short distance from the edge of the New Forest National Park and the shoreline of Lymington, in the Solent... Information \| Pictures (12) \| Hotels
	Burley .. Information \| Pictures (46) \| 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
	Lepe This is mostly a small country park amongst trees with beautiful views across the Solent towards the Isle of Wight... Information \| Pictures (32) \| Hotels
	Moyles Court Open forest surrounds this quiet hamlet which is only a few minutes drive from Ringwood, a busy market town at the western end of the New Forest... Information \| Pictures (5) \| Hotels
	New Milton New Milton is a small sea-side town, with a variety of shops ranging from the charismatic old-fashioned department store Bradbeers, to modern shops such as New Look and Woolworths... Information \| Pictures (6) \| Hotels
	Pilley The attractive village of Pilley lies in a landscape famous for its scenic beauty, it encompasses a vast variety of valley's, hills, downs and the glorious New Forest National Park... Information \| Pictures (7) \| 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
	Wherwell This enchanting little village boasts a host of thickly thatched, black and white, half timbered cottages,and has a bit of a bloody history... Information \| Pictures (5) \| Hotels

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Recommended attractions in Hampshire

	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
	Eling Tide Mill Eling Tide Mill is a fascinating tourist attraction. It is a place steeped in history where flour has been milled for over 900..... Information \| Pictures (5) \| Hotels
	Exbury Gardens This is a spectacular garden hidden in pleasant countryside overlooking the Beaulieu River in the New Forest. The..... Information \| Pictures (64) \| Hotels
	Farley Mount Country Park .. Information \| Pictures (2) \| 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
	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 (12) \| 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