HousesHampshire

Formerly the 14th century Great Gatehouse of Beaulieu Abbey, Palace House is set in glorious grounds and gardens with immaculate spreading lawns and walkways overlooking the Beaulieu River. The House has been in Lord Montagu's family ownership since 1538, when Sir Thomas Wriothesley, later 1st Earl of Southampton,…

Calshot castle was built by Henry VIII in 1539, as part of his chain of defences along the English south coast. At the time invasions were feared from either the French or Spanish navies and the Castle was built on a shingle spit close to the deep water…

Built in 1544, the Castle was part of a series of fortifications constructed by Henry VIII around England's coasts to protect the country from invaders.Henry VIII ordered that Southsea Castle be built to defend Portsmouth and it harbour. Since then the Castle has been guarding the city for…

A domestic Norman dwelling, known as the Constable's House, which was built within the original castle bailey in 1160. Much of the stonework survives, including a rare example of a Norman Chimney one of only five in the country. The once luxurious Constable's House, now in ruins, has…

Basing House, Hampshire, was a major English Tudor palace and castle that once rivalled Hampton Court Palace in its size and opulence. Today only the foundations and earthworks remain.Basing House is located in the village of Old Basing, approximately one mile east of the centre of the town…

Beaulieu Abbey was founded in 1204 by Cistercian monks on land given to them by King John. Although much was destroyed at the time of the Dissolution of the Monasteries during the reign of Henry VIII, there is still much for visitors to see today. In medieval times,…

The ruins of a medieval palace together with later additions used by the bishops and senior clergy of Winchester as they travelled through their diocese. Winchester was the richest diocese in England, and its properties were grandiose and extravagantly appointed. Much of what can be seen today is…

The magnificent Manor House is set above the picturesque village of Breamore, overlooking the avon Valley on the edge of the New Forest just north of Fordingbridge. Visitors can see full size replicas of a farm worker's cottage before the advent of electricity, a blacksmith's shop, a dairy,…

Hurst Castle is situated at the seaward end of the shingle spit that extends 1 mile from Milford‐On‐Sea. Charles I was imprisoned here in 1648 before being taken to London to his trial and execution.The core of the present castle was built by Henry Vlll between 1541…

Ruins of an early twelfth‐century royal hunting palace and medieval cross. Earthworks can be seen of the Normal motte‐and‐bailey castle and the flint walls of the later hunting palace. A medieval cross stands in the village street.…

Portchester can be considered a complete history of England in one place. First used by the Romans as a base from which they could clear the sea of barbarian raiders, it became a Saxon settlement from the middle of the 5th century until the end of the 9th…

Braxton Gardens are located two miles north of Henry VIII's Tudor Castle at Hurst. Come and explore the walled garden and courtyard with its cooling pool and fountain, designed around the attractive red brick barns of an original Victorian farmyard. The gardens contain many beautiful roses, including the…

Broadlands has been a part of English history for centuries....home to statesmen and men of action....host to royalty and the brilliant, powerful and celebrated of their time. Broadlands stands in spacious parkland in a landscape which is typically English. The River Test, one of the finest trout and…

Visit this restored 'tower' mill and see and hear the machinery turning. Its wooden machinery, a direct copy of the original, is in full working order. Visitor facilities are provided in the 17th century barn. The granary, rescued from elsewhere in Hampshire, and the pond help create a…

Davidson Country Park Homes ‐ Amusement Park in Southampton, . Contact venue on telephone number 02380457414 for opening times, entrance costs, and attractionsrides available at this park.…

Set in the heart of The New Forest at Minstead in Hampshire this delightful, informal garden was established in 1922 and is renowned for its all year round beauty.This delightful, informal garden was established in 1922 and is renowned for its all year round beauty. There is ample…

A masterpiece of design by Ralph Dutton, 8th and last Lord Sherborne, the 5‐hectare 12‐acre garden unites a formal layout with varied and informal plantings in pastel shades. There are magnificent vistas over 32 hectares 80 acres of parkland and rolling Hampshire countryside. The house contains Ralph Dutton's…

In case you have yet to discover Moors Valley Country Park let us take you on a quick tour. Moors Valley covers 750 acres in the Valley of the Moors River.Throughout Moors Valley there are miles of footpaths to enjoy including waymarked walks and cycle trails cycle…

Mottisfont Abbey is owned by the National Trust and is located near Romsey, Hampshire, England. The site is thought to originate from Saxon times where meetings were held. In 1201 William Briwere founded a priory on the site, which was later converted in to a house by William…

The Abbey, from which the village got its name, originated when a colony of monks of the Cistercian Order crossed Southampton Water from Beaulieu to establish a new religious house at Netley in 1239.Founded by Peter des Roche, Bishop of Winchester, and officially named St.Mary of Edwardsto …

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert so loved the Isle of Wight that they built themselves a seaside retreat at East Cowes. Osborne House was no ordinary holiday home a palace‐by‐the‐sea is a more appropriate description of the exquisitely furnished house and extensive estate. Like those who visited…

Fort Nelson was built in the 1860s, as part of a chain of fortifications protecting the great naval harbour of Portsmouth in Hampshire and its Royal Dockyard from a feared French invasion. Covering nearly 19 acres and now fully restored, Fort Nelson sits majestically atop Portdsown Hill, with…

Sir Harold Hillier Gardens formerly known as the Hillier Arboretum hold the greatest collection of hardy trees and shrubs in the world. Started by the late Sir Harold Hillier in 1953 and given in trust to Hampshire County Council in 1977, the Gardens now extend to 180…

Set in 19th century pleasure gardens, this beautiful landscaped parkland includes, follies, an ornamental farm and amazing glasshouses…

The first and finest of all 13th century halls, with the greatest symbol of medieval mythology, The Round Table of King Arthur. Winchester Castle dates from the reign of William the Conqueror 1066‐1087. By the end of King John's reign in 1216 the castle and its…

16th‐century house and estate reflecting changing styles and tastes over 500 yearsBuilt in the early 16th century for Lord Sandys, Henry VIII's Lord Chamberlain, the house acquired a classical portico in the mid‐17th century the first of its kind in England and contains a fascinating Tudor chapel with…

A 13th century abbey converted into a stately manor, the Tudor gatehouse being formed from the nave. An abbey was first founded at Titchfield in the 13th century by the Bishop of Winchester. Its history was uneventful until the Dissolution when drastic alterations were made to…

The delightful series of walled gardens, voted one of the UK's top 50 gardens, surrounds a charming 18th‐century house.The Lake Field and its follies and lake are now open but may, from time to time, be closed due to dampness. largest features herbaceous beds with wonderful colour…

Winchester Cathedral has its origins in the 7th century, when a Christian Church was first built on this site. Since then it has played a fundamental part in the life of this ancient City and a role in the history of our nation.Begun in 1079 in the Romanesque…

Formerly the 14th century Great Gatehouse of Beaulieu Abbey, Palace House is set in glorious grounds and gardens with immaculate spreading lawns and walkways overlooking the Beaulieu River. The House has been in Lord Montagu's family ownership since 1538, when Sir Thomas Wriothesley, later 1st Earl of Southampton,…

Visit the magnificent historic ships HMS Victory, HMS Warrior 1860 and the Mary Rose as well as the fascinating Mary Rose Museum, Royal Naval Museum and Action Stations, an interactive attraction on the modern-day Navy./pp/ppLive and breathe our nation's naval heritage through three of the most important warships…

The story of Aldershot Military Town, and the civil towns of Aldershot and Farnborough. The gallery is sited within one of the only two surviving barrack bungalows built in North Camp in the 1890s. Within it you can see recreated barrack displays of the 1890s and 1950s, or…