(Bucks, Oxon, Berks, Hants, IOW)

Hotel accommodation in the south of England

For trains in this area use South West Trains - they cover Berkshire, Devon, Dorset, E & W Sussex, Hamps, Surrey & Wilts.

The Oxford Information Centre, The Old School, Gloucester Green, Oxford. OX1 2DA. Tel: 01865 726871

Winchester Cathedral.  The magnificent Cathedral is the burial place of the early English Kings and the novelist Jane Austen. 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

Bike hire: Burley Bike Hire on 01425 403 584

Horse riding. Western Trail Riding. Phone 01425 610278
 

Beaulieu Such a lot to see...

The National Motor Museum:
Few car museums in the world can match the unique collection of the world renowned National Motor Museum at Beaulieu. Managed by the National Motor Museum Trust, Beaulieu is also the home of the world famous Beaulieu International Autojumble and Automart

Palace House:

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, bought the Estate after the Dissolution of the Monasteries

The Abbey:

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

Finkley Down Farm Park  Park in Andover, Hampshire is a family run children’s farm with all the character of a traditional farm but in a safe, secure, friendly environment. You can spend the whole day at Finkley Down Farm Park; it’s an exciting day out that the whole family will love - feed goats, stroke the rabbits. Get 'up close'.

Longleat Safari Park  Longleat now encompasses a wide range of attractions to suit visitors of all ages… find yourself going round in circles in the Longleat Hedge Maze, journey on the Safari Boats for a sea-lion escorted cruise, enjoy a fun-packed ride on the Longleat Railway, not to mention the Safari Park, let the kids let off steam in the Adventure Castle and more… your day at Longleat will never be long enough

Discover Britain's naval heritage at Portsmouth. Mary Rose, HMS Victory and more.
 

New Forest in Hampshire, approx 500sq.km of heathland with delightful pockets of forest. Purple fields of heather add vibrant colour in the autumn. Ponies wander unhindered. People take their time to enjoy this feast of countryside.

The New Forest - Forestry Commission

New Forest , its wildlife, landscape. history, villages and much more. A number of walks are included, and more will soon be added. Similarly, cycle rides, with commentary, will be added shortly. The site also contains many high quality images of the subject matter, including New Forest wildlife.

New Forest - The New Forest is a former royal hunting area in the south of England. It was created in 1079 by William I (known as William the Conqueror) as a hunting area, principally of deer.
It is a unique area of historical, ecological and agricultural significance, and retains many of the rural practices conceded by the Crown in historical times to local people.

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Principal of these is the pasturing of ponies, cattle, pigs and donkeys in the open Forest by local inhabitants known as commoners. The New Forest has also been an important source of timber for the Crown. It is an outstanding recreational area for walking and riding. It has recently been designated a National Park.

Oxford.

Take a boat out on the Isis. Boat cruises depart from Oxford City Centre. Take the walk down from Folly Bridge down the footpath. Oxford Boat Cruises . See old Oxford through The Oxford Story. Discover the world of Oxford University at The Oxford Story: how it began, how it works today and where it will lead us tomorrow. On board a 25-minute indoor ‘dark’ ride you will travel through 900 years of University history, complete with sights, sounds and even smells.  The Bodleian Library in Broad Street. See their web site to check details. The Museum of Oxford  Explore the wonders of Oxford’s long history at the Museum of Oxford. Before the first student took his first lesson at the University, saints walked here, kings were crowned here and parliaments debated here. Other places to visit, The Ashmolean Museum with its collection of art and archaeology; Blackwell's Bookshop with their interesting tours around Oxford and the university by trained guides; The Botanic Gardens, Christ Church Cathedral. Oxford University . University of Oxford Botanic Garden.  Sheldonian Theatre

Video tour of Oxford

Oxford  - A variety of information

Isle of Wight  Good history site. Lots of interest

Cowes online   yachting, visiting and life in this world renowned maritime centre

Walking  in the area   The New Forest and South Wessex area of the UK is a very popular place for a pleasant day's walking. Visitors and locals alike are fortunate to experience great scenery in varied countryside both in and around the New Forest and the cathedral city of Salisbury

Sailing   Weston is a well established Club with a full and varied programme to suit all sailors. It is the most active dinghy club on Southampton Water

The Hawk Conservancy Trust

Portsmouth - a town with a nautical past

Windsor & Eton

The Watercress Line The Railway Station, Alresford, Hampshire. Fun for all the family.

The railway runs 10 miles from Alresford to Alton, on the way visiting Ropley and

Medstead & Four Marks