Local guidebook
Sightseeing
A wonderful day trip if you're a keen Downton Abbey fan or simply just a lover of beautiful historic houses. Ornate interiors, spectacular grounds and an amazing Egyptian exhibition.
156 locals recommend
Highclere Castle
A wonderful day trip if you're a keen Downton Abbey fan or simply just a lover of beautiful historic houses. Ornate interiors, spectacular grounds and an amazing Egyptian exhibition.
Stonehenge - the iconic prehistoric monument. The ring of neolithic standing stones date back to between 3000 and 2000 BC and are one of the UK's most famous landmarks. Excellent visitor centre.
74 locals recommend
Stonehenge Visitor Centre
Stonehenge - the iconic prehistoric monument. The ring of neolithic standing stones date back to between 3000 and 2000 BC and are one of the UK's most famous landmarks. Excellent visitor centre.
Britain's tallest cathedral spire and largest cathedral close and cloisters. It houses the original 1215 Magna Carta, the best-preserved copy in existence and the 14th century clock is the oldest working mechanical clock in the world. Excellent tours and events.
302 locals recommend
Salisbury Cathedral
Britain's tallest cathedral spire and largest cathedral close and cloisters. It houses the original 1215 Magna Carta, the best-preserved copy in existence and the 14th century clock is the oldest working mechanical clock in the world. Excellent tours and events.
Like a mini version of London's famous Science Museum - hands on exhibits which spark the imagination of toddlers and teenagers alike. A favourite with our family! Worth a visit on a rainy day as all indoors.
48 locals recommend
Winchester Science Centre & Planetarium
Telegraph WayLike a mini version of London's famous Science Museum - hands on exhibits which spark the imagination of toddlers and teenagers alike. A favourite with our family! Worth a visit on a rainy day as all indoors.
See the iconic Round Table of Arthurian legend taking pride of place in Winchester's ancient Great Hall.
55 locals recommend
The Great Hall
Castle AvenueSee the iconic Round Table of Arthurian legend taking pride of place in Winchester's ancient Great Hall.
A beautiful National Trust house with excellent grounds and estate. Great cafe, exhibitions in the house and brilliant trails and play areas for kids. The walled garden is famous for its roses - a must visit for any garden enthusiast.
41 locals recommend
National Trust - Mottisfont
Mottisfont LaneA beautiful National Trust house with excellent grounds and estate. Great cafe, exhibitions in the house and brilliant trails and play areas for kids. The walled garden is famous for its roses - a must visit for any garden enthusiast.
The Vyne
Vyne RoadAnother National Trust house with woodland walks and beautiful lakes.
Stunning views and great walks. Our kids love rolling up and down the mounds!
29 locals recommend
Danebury Iron Age Hillfort
Stunning views and great walks. Our kids love rolling up and down the mounds!
It is one of the largest cathedrals in Europe, with the greatest overall length of any Gothic cathedral. Jane Austen is buried in the Cathedral's North Aisle.
199 locals recommend
Winchester Cathedral
9 The ClIt is one of the largest cathedrals in Europe, with the greatest overall length of any Gothic cathedral. Jane Austen is buried in the Cathedral's North Aisle.
A dream for gin lovers! Tours of this historic gin distillery - behind the scenes of this famous brand. The architecture alone is worth a visit, let alone the gin tastings and cocktails!
101 locals recommend
Bombay Sapphire Distillery
London RoadA dream for gin lovers! Tours of this historic gin distillery - behind the scenes of this famous brand. The architecture alone is worth a visit, let alone the gin tastings and cocktails!
Food scene
Our local pub and what a gem it is. Delicious food, locally sourced with changing seasonal menus. Multi award winning. Well worth a visit, open from 8am for breakfast.
11 locals recommend
George & Dragon
The SquareOur local pub and what a gem it is. Delicious food, locally sourced with changing seasonal menus. Multi award winning. Well worth a visit, open from 8am for breakfast.
In the next village along the valley. Chef trained under Raymond Blanc at Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons. Expensive but worth it for a treat and a must for foodies.
6 locals recommend
The Crown Inn, Upton
In the next village along the valley. Chef trained under Raymond Blanc at Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons. Expensive but worth it for a treat and a must for foodies.
Very traditional country pub serving home cooked food.
6 locals recommend
The George Inn at Vernham Dean
Very traditional country pub serving home cooked food.