South Downs National Park Hampshire Area Visitor Guide 2014

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Welcome to the South Downs National Park

The Hampshire area of the South Sitting on Winchester’s doorstep, the Selborne. You can discover how the Downs National Park, part of Hampshire area of the South Downs landscapes of the South Downs helped Britain’s newest National Park, is National Park is characterised by steep to inspire Jane Austen, Edward Thomas, an area rich in landscapes, wildlife wooded hills and hidden valleys perfect Flora Twort and Gilbert White. for walking, cycling and horse riding. and culture. If all this fresh air makes you hungry, Whether you want to tackle the iconic Escape to the countryside which inspired there’s plenty of good food and South Downs Way National Trail or a novelist Jane Austen and naturalist Gilbert hundreds of tempting places to eat. shorter circular route, there’s no White. Here you can discover ancient Taste artisan cheeses, preserves or shortage of trails and footpaths taking woodlands and enjoy spectacular views as honey at a local delicatessen; try a you through ancient woodland or out you explore the open downs and Hampshire hog roast at a village fête; or onto the high chalk ridges. heathlands. Within these landscapes lie buy a bunch of fresh watercress just bustling market towns and peaceful rural Leave your car behind and explore quiet yards from where it is grown. Or villages, historic houses and the remains country lanes by bike, stopping off to visit indulge yourself with a meal at one of of ancient settlements. Why not browse local attractions at Chawton, Steep and our award-winning inns, restaurants and the local shops and be tempted by cafés with local beer and wine. farmers’ markets, tea rooms and traditional pubs?

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For ideas on where to base yourself during your visit see the ‘Where to stay’ section, which lists quality assessed accommodation offering you a comfortable stay and peace of mind. Or visit www.our-land.co.uk to ﬁnd distinctive places to stay that are committed to responsible tourism. There are village fêtes and local events throughout the year. Find out more about what’s happening during your stay in the South Downs National Park at www.southdowns.gov.uk/

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A day out with a difference On the Downs In the Hangers Binswood Forest and Woodland is one of very few remaining Whether you’re visiting the region for just a few days or a longer lowland pastures still sustained by traditional grazing of holiday, we have picked out a few of the interesting experiences commoners’ stock. The common was once part of the Woolmer you can enjoy. Forest, a royal hunting ground, and the mosaic of grassland and The clear spring waters of the rivers Itchen and Meon, both ancient oak and beech woodland remains much as it was in renowned for fly-fishing, carve out deep valleys in the chalk medieval times. downland creating lush, peaceful wet woodlands and water From the Ashford Hangers near Petersfield, 323 acres of wooded meadows. Along the river banks, pretty villages add to the hills known as ‘Little Switzerland’, there are magnificent views timeless, pastoral feel. of the surrounding countryside. The Hampshire Downs are known for top-of-the-world views – On the chalk scarp there are panoramic views over the lowlands from the crowns of Old Winchester Hill, Butser Hill, Beacon Hill to the east and beyond from the open chalk and St Catherine’s Hill you can see for miles across wide rolling grasslands of Selborne Common. Managed fields to the sea and the Isle of Wight. by the National Trust, this Site of Special In the south of the National Park, the ancient royal Forest of Scientific Interest is rich in wild flowers such Bere is a mix of woodland, open spaces and heathland, with as yellow archangel, wood anemone and ponds and streams, as well as farmland and downland. A network bird’s nest orchid, and butterflies including of walking and cycling trails lead you through coppice and woods, the rare purple emperor. ablaze with bluebells in the spring. The different habitats at Shortheath Magdalen Hill Down is a very special place – rare natural chalk Common – a large pond, wet and dry grassland, untouched by modern agriculture. A paradise for heath, acid grassland and a quaking bog - butterflies, 34 species are found here, including the brown argus, support an amazing range of creatures, many green hairstreak and chalkhill blue. rare or endangered, including 23 different dragonflies, field crickets and water voles. An ancient site with Bronze Age pits, Iron Age ramparts and Saxon Rare ground nesting birds the woodlark and boundaries, named for the Norman church that once stood here, nightjar nest here from March to the end of St Catherine’s Hill Nature Reserve has flower-rich chalk July – so do please keep to the paths so you grassland and many rare species of butterflies. don’t disturb them and their young. Learn about creatures great and small at the 140-acre Marwell At the Alice Holt Forest Park (page 9) there’s Zoological Park, home to over 180 exotic and endangered plenty to do for all the family. Explore the forest by species in specially created natural habitats and enclosures. following the five waymarked trails, including the Easy www.marwell.org.uk Access trail, suitable for wheelchairs, and the Cycle Trail.

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There’s a cafe, BBQ areas and play areas for children. And you can With seven railway stations along the trail, you can get there easily take the Go Ape! challenge (page 10) – a course of rope bridges, by public transport. The route will also form part of the Sustrans zip wires and Tarzan swings, exhilarating fun! National Cycle Network route 22 linking London to Portsmouth. www.hants.gov.uk/shipwrights Queen Elizabeth Country Park is Hampshire’s biggest country park, with 2000 acres of woodland and downland, and 20 Take an electric bike for a spin miles of trails for walking, cycling and horse riding. There are Hire an electric bike from Alice Holt, Alton or Petersﬁeld to special events throughout the year and you can try wayfaring and enjoy a relaxing day exploring quiet country lanes and trails orienteering and join guided walks. without breaking into a sweat. Follow your own route or use a special guided map which joins up local places of interest such as Uncover more of the thought-provoking, entertaining and Jane Austen’s and Gilbert White’s houses. Charge up your bike at stimulating activities which are waiting to be enjoyed on our 13 local attractions, cafés and pubs. Minimum age 14. Book your website www.easthants.gov.uk/tourism bike at www.electricbicyclenetwork.com Discover sculpture along Shipwrights Way Sculptures by local artist, Richard Perry, are On yer bike at Bishop’s Waltham Start at Bishop’s Waltham Palace and wind your way to Upham dotted along the Shipwrights Way, telling the along a brand new 20-mile cycle trail – with a three mile stories of the area. Each one extension to Botley railway station. Enjoy the sights at Marwell has a Quick Zoo, St Andrews Church in Owslebury and Stephen’s Response Castle Down, before heading into Droxford. (QR) code Download a copy of the route at which allows you to link www.southdowns.gov.uk/enjoying/publications online to a variety of © Reflections Photography information about history and wildlife. The path is open to walkers and cyclists and, where possible, horse-riders and © Bob people with disabilities. Eaton © Reflections Photography

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Map of the South Downs National Park Walk and ride on Hampshire’s trails A series of circular walks and cycle routes across the National Park, all easy to reach by public transport, are available atwww.southdowns.gov.uk/enjoying/outdoor-activities/ walks-and-rides. More information about walks in Hampshire can be found at www.hants.gov.uk/walkingand www.easthants.gov.uk/tourism. ive long distance routes across the National Park in Hampshire: Here are f Cowdray ruins, Midhurst • South Downs Way National Trail Farnham An iconic route running from Winchester to Eastbourne, 100 miles. It’s a diverse route offering spectacular views from the South Downs ridge, C when planning your visit go to the national trail website E Watercress www.nationaltrail.co.uk/southdowns Line • Staunton Way Discover some of the most uninhabited F parts of Hampshire as you walk from © Charles Cuthbert Petersﬁeld, across Queen 4 A B Elizabeth Country Park and 8 5 F G 7 over the South Downs to A 2 Staunton Country Park, 20.5 miles. B • Hangers Way Cowdray Explore the steep sided wooded D ‘hanger’ hills between Alton and Petersﬁeld, 21 miles. 3 B 1 F St Swithun’s Way Winchester to Farnham,

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Itchen Valley, taking in St Catherine’s Hill several pretty and unspoilt Hampshire villages. H • Shipwrights Way Linking Alice Holt, where medieval timber was grown, to Portsmouth, a ship-building port and now home of the © Anne Purkiss Mary Rose and HMS Victory, 60 miles. © Anne Purkiss • Monarch’s Way: A 615 mile trail that approximates the escape route taken by King Charles II in 1651 after being defeated in the Battle of Worcester. Around 54 miles of this historic trail go through Hampshire.

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Attractions Places to Eat Key to advertisers Winchester City Mill The Greyfriar Hotels A See page 9 A See page 12 Listed on page 14 Hospital of St Cross Rimjhim B See page 9 B See page 12 Countryside guest Listed on page 14 Alice Holt C See page 9 Accommodation © Stewart Garside Self catering Hinton Ampner Hotel D See page 9 Langrish House Listed on page 14 1 See page 14 Camping & caravanning Go Ape! Hotel E See page 10 Old Thorns Listed on page 15 2 See page 14 The Heritage Collection Country Guest Campus accommodation F See page 11 The Old Drum 3 See page 14 Listed on page 15 Watercress Line Country Guest G See page 15 The Running Horse 4 See page 14 Fort Nelson H See page 15 Inadown Farm Holiday Homes 5 Self Catering – See page 14 Snakemoor Farm Cottages 6 Self Catering – See page 14

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History and Heritage Literary heritage 18th century naturalist Gilbert White’s observations of the ﬂora and fauna of

Selborne and the surrounding area inspired © Stewart Garside him to write The Natural History and Gilbert White Antiquities of Selborne. Visit the museum of Historic places to visit 1720-1793 his life to find out more. Best known for its beautiful gardens, Hinton Ampner (see page 9) www.gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk is an elegant country house with sweeping views across picturesque parkland and the South Downs. Jane Austen lived most of her life in Hampshire and is buried in Winchester Twyford Waterworks – an Edwardian pumping station with Cathedral. In 1809 Jane settled in Chawton, steam engines and boilers – has a handful of themed open days where her house is now open to the public. during the summer, when restored machinery is in operation, and Jane’s brother’s Elizabethan manor house the industrial narrow gauge railway is ‘in steam’. Jane Austen (now Chawton House Library) is nearby. Winchester City Museum tells the story of Winchester’s past 1775-1817 www.jane-austens-house- from the Iron Age to the present. Star exhibits include the museum.org.uk Victorian interior of Foster’s tobacconist shop, taken from the High www.chawtonhouse.org Street and rebuilt in the museum, complete with box till and Edward Thomas became a poet at the end of ornate tobacco tins. 1914 whilst living in Steep. He enlisted in 1915 Once the luxurious residence of the wealthy and powerful Bishops into the Artists Rifles and was killed in action of Winchester, Wolvesey Castle’s extensive and impressive ruins in 1917. Learn more about his work and date mainly from the 12th century and are situated in the heart of EdwardThomas follow a walk dedicated to him at Shoulder of the city of Winchester. 1878-1917 Mutton hill. Petersfield Museum is dedicated to the social, agricultural and The painter Flora Twort (1893–1985) industrial history of the area. Displays include archaeological finds, specialised in watercolours and pastels vintage bicycles and memorabilia from local pubs and breweries. capturing everyday life in Hampshire. A selection of her work is on display in Visit Petersfield Heath barrows to see 22 prehistoric burial Petersfield Museum. mounds, the largest concentration of Bronze Age round barrows FloraTwort in the area. 1893-1985 www.petersfieldmuseum.co.uk You can follow in the footsteps of See how our ancestors lived 3000 years ago at Butser Ancient Hampshire’s literary greats on six self-guided Farm, a reconstruction of a typical Iron Age farm. Buildings include walks, available for download from a Roman villa, round houses and clunch sheds based on examples www.easthants.gov.uk/walking found and excavated in England.

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Rebuilt in 1744 on an earlier medieval site, the working watermill spans the THE HOSPITAL OF ST CROSS River Itchen. Flour Milling The best kept secret in Winchester demonstrations given on Saturdays and Sundays (subject to volunteer History and hospitality in availability). There is a delightful island a serene and picturesque garden and impressive mill races. The video, exhibition, inner city otter watch, The Hospital of St Cross is a Garside children’s quizzes (and special activities in school holidays) will keep all ages entertained and informed. Baking demonstrations as advertised. 1132, and is home to 25 The shop offers a wide range of NT Brothers. and local fresh produce including stoneground, wholemeal flour. Visitors can admire the medieval architecture, absorb the quiet calm in tŚĞĮŶe WINCHESTER Open: 1 January to 16 February CITY MILL 11am-4pm the Porter’s Lodge. Tea rooms in the medieval Hundred Men’s Hall provide 17 February to 30 November refreshments during the summer. St Cross is an easy walk along the river, & SHOP 10am-5pm 20 minutes from the city centre. 1 December to 24 December Bridge Street 10.30am-4pm Open: April to October 9.30am – 5pm Monday – Saturday and from 1pm Telephone: 01962 870 057 25 December & 26 December Sunday. November to March 10.30am – 3.30pm Monday – Saturday. www.nationaltrust.org.uk Closed Charges: £4.50 adult; £3.50 senior/student; £2 child. 27 December to 31 December 12noon-4pm Note - Last entry to the Tel: 01962 851375 Fax: 01962 878221 mill 30 mins before closing. A www.hospitalofstcross.co.uk B

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G Discover newly opened woodland walks G Relax in our tea-room and enjoy homemade cakes and scones G Explore on a family trail G Free weekly garden tours HintonHinton G Special events and workshops G Traditional walled kitchen garden

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Gilbert White’s House, Selborne Jane Austen’s House Museum, Chawton

Four of Hampshire’s finest heritage attractions have come together in partnership to help visitors make the most of this beautiful and historic corner of Hampshire. Gilbert White’s House & Garden and The Oates Collection The Heritage Collection includes: www.gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk G Jane Austen’s intimate home in the tiny village of Chawton, today a Museum 01420 511 275 GU34 3JN G Her brother’s Elizabethan manor house and parkland (now Chawton House Library) just a short walk away Jane Austen’s House Museum G www.jane-austens-house-museum.org.uk Gilbert White’s House & Garden and The Oates Collection in delightful Selborne, 01420 83262 discover three fascinating stories about explorers of the Natural World GU34 1SD G Petersﬁeld Museum including the Museum in the Old Courthouse and the Flora Twort Gallery in the ancient town of Petersﬁeld Chawton House Library www.chawtonhouse.org The Hampshire area of the South Downs National Park – with its steep wooded slopes, 01420 541 010 picture-perfect villages and peaceful market towns – is one of the loveliest parts of rural GU34 1SJ England. This is the landscape that inspired some of England’s greatest writers – among them Jane Austen, pioneering eighteenth-century naturalist Gilbert White and First World Petersfield Museum War poet Edward Thomas. www.petersfieldmuseum.co.uk 01730 262 601 These few square miles of England’s newest National Park contain a natural network of historic places, people and stories – criss-crossing connections from the past that can be GU32 3HX retraced on foot across the downlands and hidden valleys, or by road from village to village, Find us on Facebook through lovely scenery that has hardly changed for hundreds of years. ¡ SAVE £££s 1 child goes free with 1 full paying adult at Gilbert White’s House, Jane Austen’s House Museum & Chawton House Library or receive a £3 voucher for the Petersfield Museum shop * Valid until 31 December 2014 Chawton House Library, Chawton Flora Twort Gallery, Petersfield *Terms and conditions apply see websites for details.

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THE GREYFRIAR

The Greyfriar is a picturesque country pub, set in the charming Hampshire village of Chawton, just outside Alton and right opposite the world-famous Jane Austen House Museum. We serve high quality pub food - which is made fresh on the premises, real ales and great wines in the Greyfriar’s traditional low-beamed 16th century bar & restaurant. We are a child and dog friendly pub, with Delicious Days Out a pretty, sheltered beer garden at the rear. There is also a light and airy upstairs The rolling landscapes of the South Downs National function room, which is available for Park provide great grazing and crop growing booking for private parties. environments and as a result the area has been Winchester Road Open every day from noon to 11.00pm farmed for centuries. This means you can find a range Chawton, Hampshire (10.30pm Sunday) of locally grown produce in the area, from fruit and GU34 1SB Kitchen open: Monday to Saturday vegetables, to meat and fish, wine and beer. There are 01420 838 41 12.00 - 2.30pm & 6.00pm - 9.30pm also many herbs and flowers and tasty treats such as [email protected] Sunday 12.00 - 7.00pm www.thegreyfriar.co.uk preserves, oils, sauces and artisan breads. A Spend a day or two experiencing food and produce from the National Park. Enjoy the heady scent from the lavender fields near Alton or visit the Alresford Watercress Festival on Sunday 18 May 2014 – you could even enter the World Watercress Soup Championships! Each month the market towns of Alton and Petersfield host a CONTEMPORARY STYLE INDIAN CUISINE Hampshire Farmers’ Market where you can buy direct from local producers – supporting the people who care for the National ‘BEST IN WINCHESTER’ Park’s landscapes. Visit www.hampshirefare.co.uk or 26 Main Road 1 - 3 City Road www.goodfoodhampshire.com to find out more about the Colden Common Winchester fine food that’s put the county on the map. Winchester SO23 8SD There are plenty of places to try and buy local food and drink, SO21 1RR 01962 868352 including farm shops, pubs, restaurants and farmers’ markets. You can 01962 713389 even try the South Downs National Park food trails around West Sussex and Hampshire. The trails, developed by the South Downs National Park Authority, bring together information about a range of [email protected] local producers so that you can enjoy morning coffee, lunch, [email protected] afternoon tea and an evening meal, all in one day if you like! Find out www.rimjhim.co.uk more at www.southdowns.gov.uk/enjoying/publications B

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Where to stay

All the accommodation in this guide has been Sample advertisement assessed, or is awaiting assessment by either the Establishment name #### AA, Visit England, Visit Winchester and the Heart SampleAny B&B advertisement Star rating 21 Any Street, XX11 1XX Green Leaf tourism scheme Key to Advertisers of Hampshire Approved Accommodation scheme Visit Winchester and Heart of Hampshire Approved Accommodation or are invited signatories to the new Visit Hotels Address Winchester and the Heart of Hampshire S Single bedroom Listed on page 14 D Double bedrooms Accommodation charter. T Twin room 7 Number on map F Family room Countryside guest Suite Listed on page 14 Map G2 Map reference Su Establishments which are inspected by the AA or Tel: 01962 000 000 SO Single occupancy Email: [email protected] ES En-suite bathroom www.anybandb.co.uk Contact details Web: (entrance within Self catering Visit England undergo the more rigorous star rating Just ten minutes from Winchester, our bedroom) delightful B&B is peacefully set in a Description Listed on page 14 assessment and so exceed the criteria for the quiet village with rural views and PB Private bathroom countryside walks all around. All guest (outside the bedroom approved accommodation scheme which means rooms are tastefully furnished with antique but for sole use of Camping & caravanning pieces and decorated in muted colours. the guest) Local produce and eggs from our own hens Listed on page 15 they additionally carry theVisit Winchester and the are served at breakfast. Guests can be collected from Winchester station on Heart of Hampshire Approved Accommodation request. Number and price of bedrooms Campus accommodation scheme logo – see the key below for more details. 1D 1T £65–£68 (£50-£55 SO) | 2ES Number of en suite or private bathrooms Listed on page 15 Reference symbols (see key) VisitEngland Silver Award Special awards

Key to symbols Lounge for residents’ use ` Washing machine and drying facilities Star classi cation Passenger lift s TeTelephone Con rmation of quality rating awaited Full air conditioning (hotels only) Linen provided free of charge Green Leaf TTourismourismi Scheme Central heating throughout Linen hire service Establishment offering at least one Fairtrade product Ironing facilities Visitors must provide own linen Visit Winchester and the Heart of Hampshire Conference/meeting facilities Weekend and off-season midweek bookings accepted Approved Accommodation scheme Gym AdditionalAdditional ssymbolsymbols fforor ccampingamping & ccaravanaravan pparksarks Symbols for all accommodation Indoor swimming pool AA pennant rating Garden Children welcome (a number following gives min age) Parking space next to unit Pets welcome by arrangement Cot available Parking facilities on site Off-street parking Ground oor bedroom(s) Electrical hook-up points for caravans and tents Special prices for longer stays Traditional four-poster bed(s) ToiletsToilets Special Christmas/New Year packages TeTelephone in all bedrooms Showers Credit cards accepted TeTelevision in all bedrooms Hot water to all washbasins Wi-Fi available Colour television in lounge Chemical toilet disposal point Tea/coTea/coee making facilities in all bedrooms AdditionalAdditional ssymbolsymbols fforor sself-cateringelf-catering aaccommodationccommodation Calor Gas/Camping Gaz purchase/exchange service Hairdryer ‡M Gas/electricity to be paid for by meter or meter reading Foodshop on site Washbasin in all bedrooms Electric cooking Restaurant Licensed “ Gas cooking Washing machine and drying facilities Full restaurant facilities (hotels only) Gas/electric res Electric shaver points Dinner provided on request Open re or stove Leisure facilities Packed lunches available Microwave oven Games room Special diets provided by arrangement Dishwasher Children’s’s play area ToTotally non-smoking Radio Regular evening entertainment Non-smoking bedrooms (hotels only) CD Player Prior booking recommended in summer

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Tel: 01730 266 941 1 Tel: 01730 300 544 3 Email: [email protected] [email protected] Tel: 01962 880 218 Tel: 01428 724 555 Email: 4 Web: www.langrishhouse.co.uk 2 www.theolddrum.co.uk Email: [email protected] Web: www.oldthorns.com Web: Web: www.runninghorseinn.co.uk Langrish House, a traditional, family run Set in 400 acres of rolling Hampshire Recently refurbished, we have discovered and The Running Horse is full of local Country House Hotel with large grounds, countryside, an ideal place to explore the uncovered a beautiful 16th Century pub in nestling in the midst of stunning countryside. region. Enjoy the green landscape, state of the the heart of Petersfield. Five real ales from atmosphere, fab food and charming Fredericks Restaurant has two AA rosettes art facilities, Peter Alliss designed golf course, local micro-breweries that change regularly, accommodation. Offering contemporary for fine dining, open for dinner, lunch and conference centre, sports bar and Starbucks. and fantastic locally-sourced food in a style king size or twin bedded rooms cream teas. An ideal venue for weddings, En-suite accommodation and Eco Pods. relaxed, eclectic environment. There are three around a courtyard, all with en-suite parties, conferences and exclusive hire. A leading wedding venue for a memorable open fires, leather sofas, two wonderful guest bath/shower rooms. All rooms have flat Dogs welcome by arrangement. wedding experience. rooms and happy, smiling staff. screen TV, hairdryer, tea and coffee. Ideal Closed: 27 Dec 2013 to 11 Jan 2014 for business travellers or those looking £60-£239| £199-£259| £110- £80-£120|(£65 ) £119-£159 (£89 ) £159-£179 80D 70T 2F 6Su 2D SO 2ES for casual breaks. 7D 3T SO |2Su £259| £499-£899 (£99 ) £149-£179 (£89 ) 2/3/4 bedroom apartments SO |1F SO |13ES 4D 4T £70–£90 (£67.50 SO)|1F £130|9ES Short break price: £99.50 pppn DB&B

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Tel: 023 9246 8886 Tel: 023 8069 4657 / 07771 962 621 Perfect for family and friends who 5 superb en-suite facilities. These cottages 6 Email: [email protected] want to be together yet have some Email: [email protected] provide a superb base from which to Web: www.inadownfarmholidayhomes.co.uk privacy and ideal for the business person Web: www.cottageshampshire.co.uk explore this lovely area throughout the year. Accomm: house Cap: 2-6 as a base to return to and unwind. Our Accomm: cottage Cap: 8 There are many delightful walks within the Inadown Farm Holiday Homes have been flexible arrival days throughout most of the A pair of delightful single storey barn vicinity and plenty of places to visit within a recently developed on the site of our old year allow you to choose suitable dates. conversions, in a rural setting on the edge short drive. grain store. Situated in Newton Valence, Contact: Ann Flello, as above of the south Hampshire village of Durley, Contact: Ben Boyes, Snakemoor Farm (office) a beautiful part of the South Downs two miles from the historic market town of as above Weekly rate: £347-£1095 National Park, the five homes each sleep Botley. These charming traditional cottages Weekly rate: £260-£550 between 2 and 6 people and have been have been converted to a very high equipped and furnished to a very high standard, retaining many original features standard. They offer a relaxing retreat for whilst enjoying the benefits of modern a week, a short break or weekend. living, including cosy wood-burners and

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This year it will be 100 years since the outbreak of the Great War. Winchester district has longstanding military LET OFF STEAM.STEAM. connections and to mark this important anniversary there will be a variety of educational; commemorative Travel blevarT byy ssteamteam ttrainrain and ceremonial events taking place in 2014. throughrht ough 10 mmilesiles ooff beaubeautifultiful HampshHampshireire An events programme called ‘Winchester’s Story’ will run from June councountrysidert yside aat thisihtt s to December. Exhibitions in the Discovery Centre and the military museums will focus upon the human, social and economic impact of lilivingiv ng hhistoryrotsi y aattraction.ttraction. the outbreak of the war locally. There will be readings OOpenpen ffromrom MMidid from the war poets in the cloisters of Winchester FFebruaryebruary - OctobertcO- ober College, a special exhibition in the Great Hall to mark witwithh lotstol s of specspecialai l the role of the Morn Hill camps during the war and eventsve ents throughouthrht ooughouughou thehtt he military trails to follow through the city. yyear!ear! JJustust 7 mmilesiles ffromor m There will also be a series of county-wide WinchesteriW nchester on tthe A3he A311 . events at museums and galleries – find out more at: www.bigtheme.org.uk/1914 and for activities at the national level see www.1914.org – where the Imperial War Museum highlights centenary events and resources from across the globe. CLICKETYCLICKETY CLICKCLIC TOOTK WWW.WATERCRESSLINE.CO.UKWW AW.W TERCRESSLINE.CO.UK G

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© Forestry Commission Caring for the National Park The South Downs National Park is a living, working landscape, shaped by thousands of years of human history. During your visit you’ll see inspiring landscapes, meet the people who live here and perhaps even be lucky enough to spot rare species such as the Adonis Blue butterﬂy, the nightjar or a water vole. We all have a shared responsibility to care for the National Park and the South Downs National Park Authority works in close partnership with local communities, conservation organisations, volunteers, local authorities, businesses and farmers. You can play your part too by being sensitive to the needs of wildlife, farmers and farm animals. If you’re visiting with a dog please join the many responsible dog walkers who

enjoy walking in the countryside and treat it with respect. Neil Hulme For more information about the Countryside Code visit: www.southdowns.gov.uk/enjoying/outdoor-activities/countryside-code www.facebook.com/sdnpa www.southdowns.gov.uk www.twitter.com/sdnpa

Planning your stay Whats on? Find out more about what’s happening during your stay in the South Visitor information Downs National Park by picking up a copy of South Downs View from Petersfield Tourist Information Centre in the Library, The Square, tourist attractions, accommodation providers and other businesses Petersfield can help you plan your stay. Open Monday to Thursday across the National Park. You can also visit 9.00 - 17.00, Friday 9:30 - 17:00 and Saturday 9.00 - 13.00, closed www.southdowns.gov.uk/enjoying/events, become a fan of Sundays and Bank Holidays. Telephone 01730 268829. SDNPA on facebook or follow @sdnpa on Twitter. www.easthants.gov.uk/tourism www.facebook.com/hampshiresouthdowns Petersfield Shopmobility: 01730 710474 or www.visitpetersfield.com

Alton For advice on places to stay, call the accommodation hotline on 07816 662 175 (staffed by volunteers from 9.00 - 21.00). www.altonaccommodation.co.uk Alton Shopmobility: 01420 85057

Getting here National Rail 08457 484 950 or www.nationalrail.co.uk Traveline For national and local public transport information call 0871 200 22 33 or www.traveline.org.uk By ferry Brittany Ferries - 0871 244 0744 or www.brittany-ferries.com By road Less than 1 hour from London on the A3(M) and 30 minutes from Portsmouth