Things to do near The White House!
Sightseeing
One of the wonders of the world and the best known prehistoric monument in Europe
677 locals recommend
Stonehenge
One of the wonders of the world and the best known prehistoric monument in Europe
Home to Downton Abbey, Egyptian Exhibition and yearly country show
156 locals recommend
Highclere Castle
Home to Downton Abbey, Egyptian Exhibition and yearly country show
Only 45 minutes away, the Queen's castle is definitely worth a visit.
505 locals recommend
Windsor Castle
3 Lanark PlOnly 45 minutes away, the Queen's castle is definitely worth a visit.
We often do day trips on the train, get out at Waterloo and you are right on the South Bank with the London Eye &Tate Modern etc, or a short underground journey from all London has to offer.
697 locals recommend
London
We often do day trips on the train, get out at Waterloo and you are right on the South Bank with the London Eye &Tate Modern etc, or a short underground journey from all London has to offer.
Ancient stone circle, museum and manor house in the heart of the Avebury World Heritage Site
332 locals recommend
Avebury
Ancient stone circle, museum and manor house in the heart of the Avebury World Heritage Site
One of the UK's leading museums for British military aviation history. Boasting 40 fixed wing and rotary aircraft on site, they have fascinating exhibits and a wonderful 'Apache Cafe' looking out over the busy Middle Wallop Army Air Corps airfield.
30 locals recommend
Army Flying Museum
One of the UK's leading museums for British military aviation history. Boasting 40 fixed wing and rotary aircraft on site, they have fascinating exhibits and a wonderful 'Apache Cafe' looking out over the busy Middle Wallop Army Air Corps airfield.
Entertainment & Activities
Treerunners
Exciting high rope course with zip wires and tarzan swings
Thorpe Park Resort
Staines RoadRoller coaster and theme park 45 minutes away
Fascinating gin distillery with bookable tours and tastings - only 10 minutes away
101 locals recommend
Bombay Sapphire Distillery
London RoadFascinating gin distillery with bookable tours and tastings - only 10 minutes away
Bourne Valley Pyo
Egbury RoadFriendly local PYO 2 miles away
A really lovely petting farm just 4 miles away. Children absolutely love it, as do parents as the children are completely entertained and entranced!
26 locals recommend
Finkley Down Farm
North WayA really lovely petting farm just 4 miles away. Children absolutely love it, as do parents as the children are completely entertained and entranced!
Get a team of your friend's or family and try to work out the clues to escape the room and get to the top of the leaderboard.
KLB Escape Room
2 Church ClGet a team of your friend's or family and try to work out the clues to escape the room and get to the top of the leaderboard.
Share the thrill of flying over one of England's most beautiful downland sites in a glider. Ring for a trial lesson.
Shalbourne Gliding
Share the thrill of flying over one of England's most beautiful downland sites in a glider. Ring for a trial lesson.
Shopping
Historic and very beautiful city with good shopping and restaurants 20 minutes away
237 locals recommend
Winchester
Historic and very beautiful city with good shopping and restaurants 20 minutes away
Hungerford
Lovely old market town with good antique shops and an antiques arcade
Nice market town with a new pedestrianised shopping area with a John Lewis, Superdry, Topshop, New Look, Cath Kidson, Costa, Debenhams etc
30 locals recommend
Newbury
Nice market town with a new pedestrianised shopping area with a John Lewis, Superdry, Topshop, New Look, Cath Kidson, Costa, Debenhams etc
Food Scene
The Fox Inn
Hungerford LaneGood thai food in a pretty rural setting
Bourne Valley Inn
Really nice local pub in the next door village.
The Highclere Red House
Andover RoadGood for Sunday lunch on the way back to the M4
The Square
New local pub a mile down the road, nice atmosphere and reasonably priced food
Lovely country gastropub 15 mins away with a delicious bakery on the grounds and the Honesty cookery school www.cookeryschool.honestygroup.co.uk/courses/
Crown & Garter
Great CommonLovely country gastropub 15 mins away with a delicious bakery on the grounds and the Honesty cookery school www.cookeryschool.honestygroup.co.uk/courses/
Nearest Michelin starred restaurant about 20 minutes away near Newbury. Delicious food, also has a cookery school attached.
33 locals recommend
The Woodspeen Restaurant
Lambourn RoadNearest Michelin starred restaurant about 20 minutes away near Newbury. Delicious food, also has a cookery school attached.
Michelin starred restaurant in the city of Winchester. About 25 minutes away the other side of the city, in a lovely old building, the food here is incredible.
31 locals recommend
The Black Rat Restaurant
88 Chesil StMichelin starred restaurant in the city of Winchester. About 25 minutes away the other side of the city, in a lovely old building, the food here is incredible.
We've been here a lot as the food is amazing and you can do masterclasses and eat with the chef in the kitchen. It's a 30 minute drive along M4 and into a not very nice village, but it's worth it when you get there.
18 locals recommend
L'Ortolan
Church LaneWe've been here a lot as the food is amazing and you can do masterclasses and eat with the chef in the kitchen. It's a 30 minute drive along M4 and into a not very nice village, but it's worth it when you get there.
The drive to this old school Michelin starred restaurant is absolutely lovely and the food is good.
14 locals recommend
The Harrow at Little Bedwyn
High StreetThe drive to this old school Michelin starred restaurant is absolutely lovely and the food is good.
Just lovely and near the River Test and the gorgeous town of Stockbridge with it's many boutiques and cafes.
24 locals recommend
The Peat Spade Inn
Village StreetJust lovely and near the River Test and the gorgeous town of Stockbridge with it's many boutiques and cafes.
Previously the Yew Tree, the Pheasant has just opened in the summer of 2019 with an amazing new chef. It's a lovely old pub with a superb garden.
The Pheasant
Andover RoadPreviously the Yew Tree, the Pheasant has just opened in the summer of 2019 with an amazing new chef. It's a lovely old pub with a superb garden.
Lovely fine dining pub 10 minutes down the valley with a fantastic separate room for 10, a games room and delicious food.
6 locals recommend
The Crown Inn, Upton
Lovely fine dining pub 10 minutes down the valley with a fantastic separate room for 10, a games room and delicious food.
Drinks & Nightlife
The White Hart
Old Romsey RoadVillage pub directly behind the house
Cameo & Vinyl
12 London StNever been, but may be worth a visit if you want a dance...!
Everything Else
Thruxton Motorsport Centre
Go Karting for adults and children and 4x4 driving
Parks & Nature
Enchanting gardens set in a sheltered valley about 35 minutes away
41 locals recommend
National Trust - Mottisfont
Mottisfont LaneEnchanting gardens set in a sheltered valley about 35 minutes away
Elegant country house with highly distinctive gardens about 20 minutes away near the lovely town of Alresford
17 locals recommend
Hinton Ampner
Elegant country house with highly distinctive gardens about 20 minutes away near the lovely town of Alresford
200 acres of scenic parkland, foreshore and woodland overlooking Southampton Water
49 locals recommend
Royal Victoria Country Park
200 acres of scenic parkland, foreshore and woodland overlooking Southampton Water
The Hawk Conservancy Trust is an award winning visitor attraction set in 22 acres of woodland and wildflower meadow, there are over 130 birds of prey on view, from the tiny Pygmy Owl to the impressive Steller's Sea Eagles! Many of these birds are involved in the spectacular daily flying displays in one of the three flying arenas, whilst others are part of important breeding or environmental enrichment projects. Every visitor can meet a British bird of prey and there are extra activities during weekends and school holidays. The Hawk Conservancy Trust is a conservation charity with a mission to conserve birds of prey.
43 locals recommend
Hawk Conservancy Trust
Sarson LaneThe Hawk Conservancy Trust is an award winning visitor attraction set in 22 acres of woodland and wildflower meadow, there are over 130 birds of prey on view, from the tiny Pygmy Owl to the impressive Steller's Sea Eagles! Many of these birds are involved in the spectacular daily flying displays in one of the three flying arenas, whilst others are part of important breeding or environmental enrichment projects. Every visitor can meet a British bird of prey and there are extra activities during weekends and school holidays. The Hawk Conservancy Trust is a conservation charity with a mission to conserve birds of prey.
One reviewer: "Well, its the local iron age hill fort (one of them), with water meadows at the bottom in a chalk stream and a river walk between winchester and southampton, with st cross nearby. what more do you want?"
55 locals recommend
St Catherine's Hill
Bull Drove One reviewer: "Well, its the local iron age hill fort (one of them), with water meadows at the bottom in a chalk stream and a river walk between winchester and southampton, with st cross nearby. what more do you want?"
Absolutely stunning views and great walks with a grisly historic gibbet.
13 locals recommend
Combe Gibbet
Absolutely stunning views and great walks with a grisly historic gibbet.
The Test Way is a long-distance walking trail that takes you from its dramatic start, high on the chalk downs at Inkpen, along much of the course of the River Test to Eling where its tidal waters flow into Southampton Water. This is without doubt Hampshire's longest and finest chalk stream, world famous for its superb trout fishing. Walk or cycle.
Test Way
Test WayThe Test Way is a long-distance walking trail that takes you from its dramatic start, high on the chalk downs at Inkpen, along much of the course of the River Test to Eling where its tidal waters flow into Southampton Water. This is without doubt Hampshire's longest and finest chalk stream, world famous for its superb trout fishing. Walk or cycle.