Guidebook for Swanmore
The Rising Sun Pub
Guests have recommended the Rising Sun as great value and atmosphere
Fantastic coffee and excellent foot. Can be busy but there is always a table after a short wait.
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Josie's
6-8 High StFantastic coffee and excellent foot. Can be busy but there is always a table after a short wait.
The Brickmakers
Church RoadA very short stroll to this village pub which has a buzz and good food.
Good quality vegan cafe in the old Chesapeake Mill which was built from the timber of the US frigate Chesapeake captured by the Royal Navy in 1812. The mill is full of antiques and collectables. Book a table on line.
Offbeet
7 Bridge StGood quality vegan cafe in the old Chesapeake Mill which was built from the timber of the US frigate Chesapeake captured by the Royal Navy in 1812. The mill is full of antiques and collectables. Book a table on line.
The Hampshire Bowman has a fantastic selection of cask ales and ciders and a very big garden out the back for a nice sunny evening. It's about a 15 min walk up the lane and across the fields. They serve meals and hot snacks too.
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The Hampshire Bowman
Dundridge LaneThe Hampshire Bowman has a fantastic selection of cask ales and ciders and a very big garden out the back for a nice sunny evening. It's about a 15 min walk up the lane and across the fields. They serve meals and hot snacks too.
The Roebuck is similar to the Brickmakers Pub but a short drive away rather than on foot.
The Roebuck Inn
The Roebuck is similar to the Brickmakers Pub but a short drive away rather than on foot.
The Rising Sun
Recent guests said it was good food at great value.
Sightseeing
Visit the Mary Rose (Henry VIII's ship which was sunk in the Solent and resurrected in the 1970's), Nelson's Flagship - The Victory and The Warrior (first ironclad ship). All in the surrounds of the Historic Dockyard with museums, cafe's etc.
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Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Visit the Mary Rose (Henry VIII's ship which was sunk in the Solent and resurrected in the 1970's), Nelson's Flagship - The Victory and The Warrior (first ironclad ship). All in the surrounds of the Historic Dockyard with museums, cafe's etc.
Winchester was once the capital of England and there are many historic places and museums as well as a picturesque walk along the river and through the cathedral grounds. We have a lot of maps and guides in the bach for you to plan your visit.
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Winchester
Winchester was once the capital of England and there are many historic places and museums as well as a picturesque walk along the river and through the cathedral grounds. We have a lot of maps and guides in the bach for you to plan your visit.
The Portsmouth Seafront is a long promenade with many interesting areas and cafes. There is Southsea Castle, where Henry the VIII watched the Mary Rose sink. As well as Southsea Common which always seems to have something happening from live music to kite fairs etc. etc. The millennium trail starts at Gunwharf Quays and you just follow the millennium trial icons in the footpath to have an interesting walk through Historic Old Portsmouth stopping at the pub at Spice Island or the cafe in the arches arts and crafts area. We highly recommend this walk and always take our NZ visitors down there.
Millennium Trail
The Portsmouth Seafront is a long promenade with many interesting areas and cafes. There is Southsea Castle, where Henry the VIII watched the Mary Rose sink. As well as Southsea Common which always seems to have something happening from live music to kite fairs etc. etc. The millennium trail starts at Gunwharf Quays and you just follow the millennium trial icons in the footpath to have an interesting walk through Historic Old Portsmouth stopping at the pub at Spice Island or the cafe in the arches arts and crafts area. We highly recommend this walk and always take our NZ visitors down there.
Hinton Ampner
National Trust property with beautiful gardens.
Southsea Castle
Clarence EsplanadeThe place with Henry VIII watched the Mary Rose sink.
Parks & Nature
There is a lovely walk up Butser Hill to get a view to 360 degree view and it is a good start point to walk back to Swanmore along the South Downs Way. We can arrange drop off if you need it.
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Queen Elizabeth Country Park Visitor Centre
South Downs WayThere is a lovely walk up Butser Hill to get a view to 360 degree view and it is a good start point to walk back to Swanmore along the South Downs Way. We can arrange drop off if you need it.
An expanse of white sand the Witterings is a popular beach for swimming, sunbathing and picnics. Please be aware that there are charges for parking and it can be very busy getting there during fine weather and at weekends.
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West Wittering Beach
Pound RoadAn expanse of white sand the Witterings is a popular beach for swimming, sunbathing and picnics. Please be aware that there are charges for parking and it can be very busy getting there during fine weather and at weekends.
Old Winchester Hill is an iron age fort. There are stunning views and the Sustainability Centre is nearby with a vegetarian/ vegan cafe.
Old Winchester Hill Car Park
Droxford RoadOld Winchester Hill is an iron age fort. There are stunning views and the Sustainability Centre is nearby with a vegetarian/ vegan cafe.
Arts & Culture
For those interested in literature. Jane Austen's house isn't far away and there is very good tea rooms just across the road - not open on Monday's. There is a discount voucher code for the house in a brochure in The Bach.
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Jane Austen's House
Winchester RoadFor those interested in literature. Jane Austen's house isn't far away and there is very good tea rooms just across the road - not open on Monday's. There is a discount voucher code for the house in a brochure in The Bach.
Winchester Cathedral, Winchester College, river walk, museum and King Arthur's Round Table - all worth a visit
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Winchester Cathedral
9 The ClWinchester Cathedral, Winchester College, river walk, museum and King Arthur's Round Table - all worth a visit
Free museum in Napoleonic Fort that currently has a poppy river similar to the poppies from the Tower of London
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Royal Armouries: Fort Nelson
Portsdown Hill RoadFree museum in Napoleonic Fort that currently has a poppy river similar to the poppies from the Tower of London
Entertainment & Activities
If you like steam railways, the Watercress Line is a good day out and only a short drive to Alresford
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Mid Hants Railway 'Watercress Line'
If you like steam railways, the Watercress Line is a good day out and only a short drive to Alresford
This is about a 20min drive across country and there are many food outlets and a shopping centre.
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Cineworld Cinema - Whiteley
Whiteley WayThis is about a 20min drive across country and there are many food outlets and a shopping centre.
Home of Hampshire Cricket, there are many county and international T20 and test matches held there.
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The Ageas Bowl
Home of Hampshire Cricket, there are many county and international T20 and test matches held there.
Shopping
Sitting right on the waterfront, with the Spinnaker Tower providing panoramic views of the area, Gun wharf Quays is a very successful outlet shopping centre. It has an enormous underground car park but it can be very busy getting in there on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon so go early or use the Park'n'Ride. There is huge selection of places to eat with sea views along with a Vue Cinema and Bowlplex and Night clubs. It is also the start/end of the Millennium Trail.
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Gunwharf Quays
Sitting right on the waterfront, with the Spinnaker Tower providing panoramic views of the area, Gun wharf Quays is a very successful outlet shopping centre. It has an enormous underground car park but it can be very busy getting in there on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon so go early or use the Park'n'Ride. There is huge selection of places to eat with sea views along with a Vue Cinema and Bowlplex and Night clubs. It is also the start/end of the Millennium Trail.
Food scene
Vegetarian and Vegan Cafe, great stopping place on the South Downs Way and if you are doing a circular walk to East Meon
The Sustainability Centre
Droxford RoadVegetarian and Vegan Cafe, great stopping place on the South Downs Way and if you are doing a circular walk to East Meon