SANDHAM MEMORIAL CHAPEL
Burghclere near Newbury RG20 9JT Tel 01635 278394
Description
A World War 1 Memorial chapel with notable paintings by
Stanley Spencer of war scenes in Salonica. Overlooking Watership Down
Location
At Burghclere 4 miles south of Newbury (M4 Junc 10) .5
mile off A34. Signed. Rail: Newbury 4 miles
Opening Times
Apr - Oct Wed-Sun & BH Mons (closed Wed after BH )
11.30-6. Mar & Nov Sat/Sun 11.30-4. Dec-Feb by appointment only
Disabled Access
Steps but portable ramp available
Admission Prices
£2 (may rise) NT
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SAMMY
MILLER MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM
Bashley Cross Rd New Milton BH25 5SZ Tel 01425 620777
Description
One of the world's oldest and most interesting motorcycle
museum with many very rare machines.
Location
New Milton is near the south coast between Christchurch
and Lymington. M27 junc 1. then A35
Opening Times
10-4.30
Disabled Access
Facilities, yes.
Admission Prices
Adult £3.50 Child £1.50 may rise
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SIR
HAROLD HILLIER GARDENS & ARBORETUM
Ampfield SO51 0QA Tel 01794 368787
Description
160 acre reserve with a large variety of trees and shrubs
from around the world
Location
Ampfield near Romsey. About 8 miles north of Southampton
Opening Times
Details not supplied
Disabled Access
Facilities, yes.
Admission Prices
Details not supplied
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Southampton City Art Gallery
North Guild, Civic Centre Commercial Rd. S014 7LP 01703 632601
Description
Large art gallery with, probably, the best collection of
contemporary art outside London.
Location
Southampton. 8 minute walk from Southampton railway
station
Opening Times
Tue, Wed, Fri 10-5 Thur 10-8 Sat 10-4 Sun 2-5
Disabled Access
Facilities, yes
Admission Prices
Free £2 for special exhibition
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Southampton Hall of Aviation
Albert Road South Southampton S01 1FR Tel 01703 635830
Description
The nearby Supermarine Aviation Works built several of the
aircraft (including the Spitfire) on display here. Also the fun
Sandringham flying boat which can be boarded.
Location
Southampton
Opening Times
Tue-Sat 10-5 Sun 12-5
Disabled Access
Facilities and lifts to all levels
Admission Prices
Unconfirmed
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Southampton Maritime Museum
The Wool House, Town Quay Southampton S01 1LX Tel 01703 223941
Description
The maritime story of Southampton with exhibitions on the
Titanic, Queen Mary and White Star Line. New interactive science
room. Housed in historic 14c building.
Location
Southampton. By the red funnel (ferry district) Meter
parking (reasonable walk)
Opening Times
Tue-Fri 10-12 & 1-5 Sat 10-12 & 1-4 Sun 2-5
Disabled Access
Ground floor only
Admission Prices
Free
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SOUTHSEA CASTLE
Clarence Esp Southsea tel 01705 82761
Description
A Henry V111 coastal defence fort built in 1545 the castle
has displays showing the development of Portsmouth and an audio
visual show depicting life in the castle. Tunnels and views over the
Solent.
Location
Southsea. Follow signs from M275 Portsmouth approach road
or from A27
Opening Times
summer 10-5.30 winter 10-4.30
Admission Prices
Adult £1.70 Child under 13 accompanied, free
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SPINNERS
School Ln Boldre SO41 5QE Tel 01590 673347
Description
Garden and premier nursery famed for its rare varieties.
Location
In the heart of the New Forest between Brockenhurst and
Lymington off the A337 at Boldre. Rail Brockenhurst (over 4 miles,
then taxi)
Opening Times
Apr-Sep 10-5. Nursery open all year
Disabled Access
Welcome, but not very suitable. May slopes and steps
Admission Prices
£1.50 (Nursery is free)
See New Forest
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SPITBANK FORT
Portsmouth TEL 01329 664286
Description
One mile out at sea this massive granite fortress has over
50 rooms on two levels. Fantastic views over the Solent.
Location
M275 into Portsmouth follow signs to HM naval base where
ferry will depart
Opening Times
May-Sep Tue-Sun
Admission Prices
Adult £1.50 Child under 13 accompanied, free
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STAUNTON
COUNTRY PARK
Middle Park Way PO9 5HB Tel 01705 453405
Description
1000 acre country park with Victorian glass hot houses and
an ornamental farm with a range of friendly animals
Location
Between Chichester & Portsmouth near Havant. Havant is
on A27 four miles east of Portsmouth. Rail: Havant, then bus.
Opening Times
10-4 winter 10-5 summer (from April)
Disabled Access
Yes
Admission Prices
Adult £3.30 Child £2.50 (review in April)
SeePortsmouth | Chichester
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Stratfield
Saye House
Stratfield Saye RG7 28T Tel 01256 882882
Description
This was the house of the 1st Duke of Wellington, of
Battle of Waterloo fame, and has been the home of subsequent Dukes of
Wellington. Also Wellington Country Park (3 miles away can be
combined with visit.
Location
Off the A33 between Reading and Basingstoke
Opening Times
Stratfield Saye House : Weekends and BH Mons in May and
Sep, daily (except Fri) in Jun/Jul/Aug 11.30-4
Wellington Country Park : Mar - Oct daily 10-5.30
Disabled Access
Yes, but advance notice please
Admission Prices
Stratfield Saye House Adult £5 Child £2.50
Wellington Country Park Adult £3.50
Child £1.70
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