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Experience the Freedom of Hampshire's Countryside

The glorious Hampshire countryside stretches from Petersfield and the South Downs in the east to Romsey in the west, bordered by the North Wessex Downs to the north of the county. With its unique mixture of rolling hills, chalk streams, ...

Countryside Wedding Venues: Are you planning a romantic wedding in the countryside? With easy motorway access, yet surrounded by peaceful countryside, Hampshire's Countryside is ideally located for you and your guests. Our historic sites and modern hotels with the 'wow' factor will meet ...
Countryside 2010: Fancy a breath of fresh air? Not sure what's out there? Countryside 2010 is for you. Throughout South East England, organisers great and small are getting together to present COUNTRYSIDE 2010, a two-week Super Showcase of country-based activities and events ...
Test Valley: Get away from it all with a visit to the Test Valley. A stunning rural landscape in Northwest Hampshire, where the famous River Test meanders through a valley of ancient woodlands, water meadows and rolling chalk hills. Make the most ...
The North Wessex Downs: The North Wessex Downs offers a unique landscape that lies at the hub of the chalk landscapes of southern England. The North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is located in the counties of Berkshire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire and ...
The South Downs: Escape to the South Downs and become revitalised in this peaceful and relaxing part of Hampshire. Recently confirmed as a new National Park, the stunning landscape of the South Downs charms and enriches. Walk, cycle or ride on horseback along ...
About Us: The Hampshire's Countryside consortium covers the areas of East Hampshire, Test Valley and North Hampshire. The local authorities in these areas work together to promote Hampshire's Countryside as a place to visit. As well as this website, the partners produce ...

Where to Stay in Hampshire's Countryside

Hampshire's Countryside has a wide selection of accommodation, including luxury hotels, friendly B&Bs, self-catering cottages and camping sites. Accommodation can be booked direct with the establishment or through the Tourist Information Centres . From luxury hotels to well-equipped caravan parks ...

Accommodation Ratings: All the accommodation featured on this website has been quality assessed by either VisitBritain * or the AA , or has recently applied for a rating and is awaiting assessment. The national assessing bodies (VisitBritain* and the AA) now assess ...
Accommodation Search: Please use the green search box on the right hand side of this page to look for quality assessed accommodation in Hampshire's Countryside. How do I use the search box? You can use as many or as few fields as ...
How to Book: You can choose the accommodation you wish to stay in from this website and book direct with the establishment. Alternatively our friendly staff will find and book accommodation to suit your requirements, simply contact the Tourist Information Centre nearest to ...
Accommodation in Basingstoke Area: We offer a broad selection of hotels, guest houses and B&B accommodation in and around Basingstoke. All our accommodation in Basingstoke is quality assessed by either Visit Britain or the AA, with options to suit all budgets. Just an hour ...
Accommodation in Petersfield: You can chose from the country house style of Langrish House, welcoming b&bs and high quality self catering accommodation.
Bed and breakfast in Alton: We have a wide range of quality assured B&Bs in Alton, that offer a friendly welcome and traditional Hampshire hospitality. Alton is a thriving market town in East Hampshire, where you can take a nostalgic journey by steam train on ...
Bed and breakfast in Andover: You will find a large selection of quality assured B&Bs in Andover and its surrounding villages in the heart of the attractive Test Valley. As all the B&Bs listed on our website have been quality inspected, you can book accommodation ...
Bed and breakfast in Basingstoke: There are plenty of comfortable and friendly quality assured B&Bs in the Basingstoke area. These include Whitchurch, Overton and Dummer. Basingstoke makes an excellent base for exploring the delights of the Hampshire, as it is surrounded by countryside yet offers ...
Bed and breakfast in Petersfield: Set in the rolling hills of the South Downs, the market town of Petersfield and its surrounding villages offers a wide selection of B&Bs. All on this site have been quality assured so you can expect a high standard of ...
Bed and breakfast in Romsey: Located on the banks of the River Test, the market town of Romsey offers a wide range of B&Bs to visitors. All have been quality assessed so you can expect a high standard of comfort and a warm welcome. Romsey ...
Bed and breakfast in Stockbridge: We feature two quality assured B&Bs in the delightful town of Stockbridge in the heart of the Test Valley. Stockbridge is located between the market towns of Andover and Romsey, and is an easy drive from the historic city of ...
Guest House accommodation in Basingstoke: If you are looking for accommodation in Basingstoke with a homely feel, try our friendly guesthouses. They are smaller then Hotels and offer a more personal service. There are couple of quality graded guest houses in and around Basingstoke. Wessex ...
Hotels in Basingstoke: With a range of hotels and B&Bs , Basingstoke is an ideal base for exploring the charming Hampshire countryside. It boasts a great location, excellent shopping and attractions including the Leisure Park and Milestones, Hampshire's living history museum. We offer ...
Self catering Cottages in Alton: Alton and its surrounding villages offer a number of self-catering cottages. All self catering accommodation in Alton Hampshire listed here has been quality assured so you can expect a high standard of comfort. For details of self-catering accommodation in other ...
Self catering in Petersfield: Petersfield and its surrounding villages offer a number of self-catering cottages. All listed here have been quality assured so you can expect a high standard of comfort. For details of self-catering accommodation in other Hampshire locations, use the search box ...
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What to See and Do in Hampshire's Countryside

There is plenty to see and do in Hampshire's Countryside. From Aldershot's army heritage to Jane Austen's house at Chawton, you'll never be bored in Hampshire. Make the most of Hampshire's lovely countryside - the picturesque River Test, the Meon ...

Culture-all: Be inspired by Hampshire: Culture-all is a celebration of Hampshire's diverse attractions and events, bringing together everything from museums and libraries to country parks and sport. Hampshire is packed full of fun places to visit and things to do - some real hidden treasures ...
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Christmas in Hampshire's Countryside: Enjoy the Christmas season in Hampshire's Countryside. We can't guarantee snow but you will find plenty of Christmas cheer and goodwill. This is a taste of the festivities in our towns and villages. Alton The friendliest market town in Hampshire ...
Timeless Treasures: Inspiration for Richard Adams' Watership Down, Jane Austen and Gilbert White, Hampshire's countryside woos and captivates the imagination. Maybe it's the rolling hills, sleepy villages and cosy country pubs, or the bustling market towns with inviting tea rooms and treasure-filled ...
What to do in the Summer Holidays: If you have young children to keep entertained during the summer, there's plenty going on in Hampshire's Countryside. Try a visit to Birdworld for a Teddy Bears Picnic or a Pirates Fun Day . Or have a Day Out ...
Towns and Villages in Hampshire: From rolling hills to river valleys, Hampshire's diverse landscape is dotted with bustling towns and quintessential English villages waiting for you to discover them. Hampshire's Countryside has pretty market towns, steeped in history and offering a window on bygone times ...
Attractions: From wildlife centres, theme parks, nature reserves and stately homes to family trips, sports activities and gardens - Hampshire's countryside has it all. If you like historic homes and gardens , visit Broadlands, the home of Lord and Lady Brabourne ...
Special Offers: To take advantage of our fabulous special offers on accommodation, attractions and restaurants in Hampshire, click on the 'download discount voucher' links, print out and redeem the discount vouchers at the venues. Local Explorer Card Save £££ off entry to ...
Events: There are a number of motor racing events each year at Thruxton , near Andover, organised by the British Automobile Racing Club. At the end of July the skies above Basingstoke will fill with hot air balloons of all sizes ...
Heritage: Historic Houses, heritage trails and museums are just a few of the cultural attractions that await visitors to Hampshire's Countryside. Relive history by following the literary circular walks of Jane Austen and Gilbert White or the town centre heritage trails ...
Jane Austen: Jane Austen, whose books are admired for their wit and social observation, was born and lived most of her life in Hampshire. She loved the county and it was here that she found the inspiration to write such classics as ...
Activities: Leave the hustle and bustle of modern living behind and ease into a different pace to discover the beauty of Hampshire's countryside. If you thrive on fresh air, then get out and about on foot or on two wheels to ...
Eating Out in Hampshire's Countryside: Food, glorious food is abundant in Hampshire's Countryside. From traditional tearooms to gastronomic award winning restaurants there is no shortage of quality eating places to whet your appetite. Hampshire Hospitality Awards A new quality assessment scheme for restaurants, tearooms, pubs, ...
Shopping & Markets: You'll be spoilt for shopping choice in Hampshire's countryside. Whatever you're looking for, we have shopping to suit all tastes. Visit one of the South's largest shopping centres, with all the main high street brands, at Festival Place in Basingstoke, ...
Family Fun: There are plenty of things to do in Hampshire's Countryside to keep all the family happy. With its wide range of activites, from animal attractions to theme parks and country parks to steam trains, you'll be spoilt for choice for ...

Hampshire's Countryside Visitor Information

Only an hour from London and with easy access from the M3 corridor, the A3 and the A303, Hampshire has excellent road links as well as regular train services throughout the south. Tourist Information Centres Tourist information centres in Aldershot, ...

Business Visitors: With excellent access to M3 motorway and Heathrow, Southampton and Farnborough Airports, the major towns of Andover, Alton, Basingstoke, Farnborough and Petersfield are popular business tourism areas. Many of our accommodation providers understand your needs and have internet access, fax ...
Contact Us: To help us deal efficiently with your enquiry or comment, the links on this page will take you to the appropriate Tourism Officer within Hampshire's Countryside area. Please choose from these options: East Hampshire - Alton and Petersfield Economic Development ...
How to get to Hampshire: Hampshire's Countryside is accessible by car, rail or coach and less than 1 hour's drive from London, Oxford and Portsmouth. By road - Main towns accessible from along the M3, A3 and A303. By rail - Aldershot, Andover, Alton, Basingstoke, ...
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Tourist Information Centres: Our Tourist Information Centres have a wide range of information to help you enjoy your stay in Hampshire's Countryside. The staff will be pleased to help you plan your visit and provide advice on: - Visitor attractions and places to ...
Visitor Information Points: In East Hampshire, Visitor Information Points are available in the towns and villages with information about what to see and do in the area. The locations are as follows: Alton 7 Cross and Pillory Lane, Alton Community Centre, Amery Street, ...

Members Area

Hampshire's Countryside is a tourism partnership between Test Valley Borough Council, East Hampshire District Council, Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council and Rushmoor Borough Council. Members wishing to update their availability click on the login button: If you have forgotten your ...

Local Industry: Welcome to the official tourism website for North Hampshire, East Hampshire and Test Valley. Our site went live in October 2007. We work in partnership to deliver the most up-to-date and comprehensive information to visitors. This site provides information and ...
Rural Funding: The Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) jointly funded by the EU, through the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development, and the UK Government provides a wide range support for capital projects and training for rural businesses and rural communities.
North Hampshire: Events Details of events organised in North Hampshire are added to the Hampshire's Countryside database free of charge. If you organise an event which may be of interest to visitors please contact Tourism South East . Quality Hampshire's Countryside consortium ...
Test Valley Tourism: Test Valley Tourism is a partnership between Test Valley Borough Council and the local tourism industry. The partnership was launched in May 1999 to ensure a co-ordinated approach to tourism development and promotion. In promoting and developing tourism in the ...

About Us

The Hampshire's Countryside consortium covers the areas of East Hampshire, Test Valley and North Hampshire. The local authorities in these areas work together to promote Hampshire's Countryside as a place to visit. As well as this website, the partners produce ...

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We believe in access to information over the Internet for all. This Accessibility Statement provides an overview of the accessibility features we have implemented on this website. If you have any questions regarding the accessibility of these sites, please contact ...

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Hampshire's Countryside is committed to protecting your privacy as a user of our website www.visit-hampshirescountryside.co.uk ("the Site"), and the confidentiality of any personal information that you may provide us with during your visit to the Site. Hampshire Countryside abides by ...

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