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About the county of Hampshire
A county in England
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, whena 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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Recommended Towns & Villages to visit in Hampshire
Bishop's Waltham (11 Pictures)
in the county of Hampshire
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Southsea (83 Pictures)
in the county of Hampshire
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.....
Wherwell (5 Pictures)
in the county of Hampshire
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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Beaulieu Palace House (64 Pictures)
Palace House and the old abbey ruins can be found a short distance away from the National Motor Museum, just one of Beaulieu's.....
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East Hayling Light Railway (2 Pictures)
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St Michael's Abbey (2 Pictures)
ST. Michael's Abbey is a beautiful Abbey Church built in the peace and tranquillity of the English countryside by the French.....
Wolvesey Castle (14 Pictures)
The outstanding remains of Wolvesey Castle stand as a stern reminder of the days when the order of life was God first, followed.....
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