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55 Hurst Spit, New Forest
58   Portsmouth Historic
Days out for free
www.new-forest-national-park.
Dockyard
com/hurst-castle.html
Portsmouth
Limited budget? No problem. You can still explore some of the
Walk along Hurst spit from Keyhaven and
02392 839 766
fabulous, fun and free things to do in Hampshire.
be rewarded with spectacular views of the
www.historicdockyard.co.uk
Solent and the Needles. Entry to Hurst
Castle is payable but there are plenty of
Entry to the big ships is payable but you can
lovely picnic spots outside.
still wander round Portsmouth’s Historic
Dockyard for free, taking in the sights in
51 Royal Victoria Country Park
53   Explore Hampshire’s
Countryside by bike
56 Keat’s walk in Winchester
this working naval base and visiting the
Netley, nr Southampton
www.visitwinchester.co.uk/site/
shops and cafés.
023 8045 5157
www.hants.gov.uk/cycling
keats-walk-introduction
There are safe cycling routes for the
59 River Hamble
www.hants.gov.uk/rvcp
whole family all over Hampshire, through
Keats’ Walk is just one of the beautiful self-
Overlooking Southampton Water, Royal
Nr Southampton
tranquil lanes, pretty villages, country
guided walks around Winchester. It follows
Victoria Country Park has great views
parks, forests and towns. Maps, guides,
in the poet’s footsteps along the River
www.hamblevalley.com
and is a safe playground for families.
routes and safety tips are all available.
Itchen, past tranquil water meadows and
The River Hamble is home to thousands
Explore the woodlands or fly a kite, with
on to Cathedral Close.
of sailing yachts and motorboats and is
only parking to pay for.
54 The Great Hall
a birdwatchers’ paradise. Have fun for
57 Odiham Castle
free with lovely riverside walks, people
52   Deer at Bolderwood,
Winchester
Odiham
watching and nature spotting.
New Forest
01962 846 476
www.hants.gov.uk/odiham-castle
www.thenewforest.co.uk
www.hants.gov.uk/greathall
60 Southampton City Walls
ter
Explore the ruins and colourful history of
Deer are shy creatures but at
Visit the famous Round Table at
www.visit-southampton.co.uk
recently restored Odiham Castle, once a
c
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Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary there’s
Winchester’s Great Hall, then relax in
in
stronghold of King John and a flourishing
Begin at the historic Bargate on a one-mile
a chance to spot fallow deer from a
Queen Eleanor’s Garden, a delightful
site in the 13th century. Dogs on leads are
walk of Southampton’s well-preserved,
specially-constructed viewing platform.
re-creation of a medieval herbarium.
also welcome.
medieval city walls. For a small charge you
Walks and cycle routes nearby make for
Don’t miss the tempting gift shop too.
can drop in at the Maritime Museum and
an enjoyable day out.
see its Titanic exhibition.
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This is just a small selection of the many
quality attractions in Hampshire. For more
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inspirational ideas for days out please visit   17
www.hants.gov.uk/culture-all