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

Beaulieu (146 Pictures)

in the county of Hampshire

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...

Hambledon (13 Pictures)

in the county of Hampshire

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...

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.....

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Recommended Attractions to visit in Hampshire

Highclere Castle (32 Pictures)

This was once a rather plain building until Sir Charles Barry turned it into the matchless beauty we see today. A place of rare.....

Sandham Memorial Chapel (1 Pictures)

Chapel containing Stanley Spencer's visionary paintings...

Southampton Maritime Museum (1 Pictures)

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