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In your Area

This page offers ideas for places you may like to explore in your local area.

Location

A farm shop, restaurant and farm walks - propagated within beautiful organic farmland in the Arreton Valley

The Garlic Farm

Isle of Wight

Only accessible by foot, Steephill offers a great mixture of beautiful scenery, clear swimming waters, and plenty of food to enjoy

Steephill Cove

Isle of Wight

A serene Benedictine Monastery renowned for its striking early 20th-Century architecture, tranquil gardens, and woodland walks.

Quarr Abbey

Isle of Wight

Woodland, ponds, wetlands, lakes and parks, nestled in  the centre of the city

Southampton Common

Southampton

Beaches, cliffs, and stunning views - the park offers coastal walks, wildflower meadows, an adventure playground, and rich D-Day history.

Lepe Country Park

Southampton

This country park is a place to play, picnic, relax and explore the riverside woodland.

River Hamble Country Park

Southampton

Set on the shores of Southampton Water with large open spaces and woodland.

Royal Victoria Country Park

Southampton

Hampshire's largest country park offering miles of woodland and open space

Queen Elizabeth Country Park

Portsmouth

A region known for its forest trails, native ponies, and charming towns and villages.

New Forest National Park

Lymington

Surrounded by amazing beaches and cafe to fill a day, the pier hosts an arcade, mini golf, amusement park and more.

Sandown Pier

Isle of Wight

Mottisfont house, art gallery and estate offers the perfect picturesque destination

Mottisfont

Lymington

Fun family attractions settled right on the coast

The Needles

Isle of Wight

Views spanning 23 miles across the Solent, situated right next to Gunwharf

Spinnaker Tower

Portsmouth

Explore the fascinating Farmhouse and Wartime Cottage, and say hi to the animals.

Manor Farm

Southampton

A historic fortress full of Anglo-Saxon history, and resident donkeys.

Carisbrooke Castle

Isle of Wight

Centuries of English heritage, magnificent architecture, priceless treasures and works of art.

Winchester Cathedral

Winchester

A zoo plenty of outdoor space, a whole host of animals, and activities to enjoy,

Marwell Zoo

Winchester

Interiors and art collections inside, to a beach and gardens outside - Get a glimpse into the life of Queen Victoria 

Osbourne House

Isle of Wight

Peaceful gardens surrounding an Elizabethan manor house, filled with a cafe and a secondhand bookshop.

Mottitstone Gardens

Isle of Wight

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