Visiting Hampshire
The county of Hampshire has huge visitor appeal. For a short break, a longer stay or a great day out, Hampshire certainly ticks all the boxes!
For tourists, Hampshire overdelivers - a diversity of landscapes, stunning coastline, areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty including the magnificent New Forest; superb walking and cycling territory, the Hamble Valley with its unspoilt countryside and ‘olde worlde’ villages; the historic cities of Portsmouth, Southampton and Winchester…and all this within easy reach of London by road or rail!
Hampshire Tourist Information at a Glance
- based more or less midway along the South Sea-coast of the UK
- the county of Hampshire is bordered by Wiltshire and Dorset to the west, Berkshire to the north and by Surrey and West Sussex to the east.
- The County of Hampshire extends an area of more or less 3,769 square kilometres (1,455 square miles).
- The County Town: Winchester; Hampshire also includes the cities of Portsmouth and Southampton.
- Character: The roots of the grand county of Hampshire date back to Anglo-Saxon times
- To this day, the county maintains a traditionalistic sense with a strong nautical commitment, specially within the cities of Southampton and Portsmouth.
- Travelling to and from Hampshire: Easily accessible from all main UK cities, Hampshire is also a convenient gateway for mainland Europe, with major ports at Southampton and Portsmouth. The city of Southampton is served by an efficient local rail network and has ferry services to the Isle of Wight. Southampton International Airport is also nearby (off Junction 5 of the M27 motorway). Southampton, Portsmouth and Winchester all have direct rail links and a network of scheduled coach services that connect Hampshire with London.
Tourist Tip …
For those who wish to combine a Inspect to London with a trip to Hampshire, why not base yourself in Hampshire and do a day trip to London, instead? This way, you enjoy the best of both worlds, while avoiding city prices for accommodation and entertainment!
Popular Places to Stay in Hampshire
Hampshire boasts a wide range of accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets, from cosmopolitan, state-of-the-art hotels to stylish rural guest houses and charming pub-style B&Bs. Here are just a few suggestions of places to stay in Hampshire:
- Hayling Island Hotel: This little know island has a huge range of plus points. It is a quieter place to base yourself, with an old fashioned seaside holiday feel. It still has great transport routes to the other areas within Hampshire. However, you can also enjoy the seaside - which is great for the kids
- Hamble Valley: If you are looking for someplace to stay that is quintessentially English, head for Hamble where the pace is slower. Explore the unspoilt countryside, the quaint villages and hamlets, the waterside lifestyle along the River Hamble; experience Hampshire off the beaten track. The New Forest, Portsmouth, Southampton, Winchester and ferry links to the Isle of Wight are all close by. The Hamble Valley is noted for its top notch tourist facilities and wide range of quality, value-for-money accommodation.
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