All
the following locations are within a comfortable journey time for a day out
using a car
Click on name for more information
Look out for money saving vouchers, shown with a (V) , on some of the attractions. Click were stated to print out voucher.
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ANDOVER & IRON AGE MUSEUMS updated for 2004 |
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What's There |
Hampshire's and Andover's history museum, natural history gallery and aquarium, local arcaeology, 19th cetury period room, temporary exhibitions |
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Opening Times |
Tuesday to Saturday 10am - 5pm |
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Prices |
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Free |
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Address |
6 Church Close, Andover, Hampshire. SP10 1DP |
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From Fleet |
M3 towards Southampton - take A303 at junction 8 - Free car parking next to museum in Andover |
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Map Reference |
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Tele Number |
01264 366283 |
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Fax Number |
01264 339152 |
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Website |
www.hants.gov.uk/museum/andoverm and www.hants.gov.uk/museum/ironagem |
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ARUNDEL CASTLE updated for 2005 |
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What's There |
Castle, Keep, Chapel, Various Gardens, Greenhouses |
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Opening Times |
25 March - 31 October. Sundays - Fridays. 12.00pm - 5.00pm |
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Prices |
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Group of 20+ |
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Address |
West Sussex. BN18 9AB |
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From Fleet |
Go to Farnham - take A287 then A286 to Chichester - A27 to Brighton - Arundel is off the A27 |
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Map Reference |
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Tele Number |
01903 883136/882173 |
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Fax Number |
01903 884581 |
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Events 2003 |
Re-enactments;
Antique Fair; Food Fair; Garden Tours; |
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BASILDON PARK updated for 2004 |
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What's There |
18th Century Mansion with fine plasterwork, furniture and paintings. Graham Sutherland tapestry. Park and Gardens |
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Opening Times |
31 March to 31 Oct: Weds - Sun
13.00 - 1730. |
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Prices |
Adults |
£4.70 |
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Address |
Lower Basildon, Reading. RG8 9NR |
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From Fleet |
Take B3349 from Hartley Wintney and then A33 towards Reading - take A329 out of Reading - Park is on the west side of A329 about 7 miles out of Reading |
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Map Reference |
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Tele Number |
0118 9843040 |
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Fax Number |
0118 9841267 |
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Website |
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BASING HOUSE RUINS updated for 2004 |
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What's There |
Towers, secret tunnel, restored gardens, exibition and a spectacular barn. |
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Opening Times |
April-September:Wed-Sun and bank holiday Mondays 14.00-1800. |
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Prices |
Adults |
£2.00 |
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Address |
Redbridge lane, Basing, Baisingstoke, Hampshire RG24 7HB |
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From Fleet |
M3 to Basingstoke - exit 6 - take A33 towards Basingstoke - first r/b take right onto A30 - first left to Ruins |
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Map Reference |
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Tele Number |
01256 467294 |
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Fax Number |
01256 326283 |
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Website |
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BEALE PARK updated for 2004 |
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What's There |
Collection of Birds, Narrow Gauge Railway, Rare Breed Farm Animals, Pets Corner, Deer Park, Splash Pools, Adventure Playground, Gardens, Sculpture Trails, Riverboat Trips Down the Thames, Lake and River Angling. |
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Opening Times |
1st March to 31st October 10.00 - 1800 each day |
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Prices |
Adult (Over 16) |
£6.00 |
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Address |
Lower Basildon, Reading, Berkshire. RG8 9NH |
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From Fleet |
Take B3349 from Hartley Wintney and then A33 towards Reading - Take M4 towards Swindon - take next exit (12) and follow signs. |
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Map Reference |
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Tele Number |
0118 984 5172 |
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Fax Number |
0118 984 5171 |
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Website |
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BEAULIEU updated for 2005 |
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What's There |
Country House, Victorian Garden, Herb Garden, Park, Motor Museum, Interactive and Multimedia Displays, Exhibition of Medieval Monastic Life, High Level Monorail, Rides |
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Opening Times |
Daily:
May to September 10am - 6pm |
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Prices |
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£14.00 £7.25 £13.00 £39.00 £8.25 |
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Address |
Brockenhurst, Hampshire. SO42 7ZN |
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From Fleet |
M2 towards Southampton - M27 West - Junction 2 take A326 towards Fawley - take left turn onto B3054 - look for signs |
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Map Reference |
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Tele Number |
01590 612345 |
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Fax Number |
01590 612624 |
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BIRDWORLD updated for 2007 |
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What's There |
Britains Largest Bird Park, Underwater World, Farm Animals, Garden Centre, |
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Opening Times |
Mid Feb to end of Oct every day |
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Prices |
Adult |
£11.95 |
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Address |
Holt Pound, Farnham, Surrey. GU10 4LD |
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From Fleet |
Take A325 from Farnham - look for signs |
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Map Reference |
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Tele Number |
01420 22992 |
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Fax Number |
01420 23715 |
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Website |
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BLUE REEF AQUARIUM updated for 2005 |
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What's There |
30 living displays of the sea, tropical underwater tunnel, otter display, talks, feeding demonstrations |
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Opening Times |
Open daily from 10am |
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Prices |
Adults |
£5.95 |
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Address |
Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Portsmouth. PO5 3PB |
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From Fleet |
Take M3 towards Southampton - pick up M27 East - Follow signs to Portsmouth East/Seafront/aquarium |
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Map Reference |
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Tele Number |
023 9287 5222 |
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Fax Number |
023 9229 4443 |
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Website |
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BOSHAM WALK CRAFT CENTRE updated for 2004 |
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What's There |
Art Gallery, Collection of little shops and show cases in old world setting displaying arts, crafts, fashion and antiques. Demonstrations by artists and craftsmen. |
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Opening Times |
Seven days a week |
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Prices |
Free |
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Address |
Bosham Walk, Bosham Lane, Bosham, Nr Chichester, West Sussex. PO18 8HX |
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From Fleet |
Take A287 from Farnham to A3 - A3 towards Portsmouth - Pick up A3(M) - at end of A3(M) take A27 towards Chichester - pick up the A259 - look out for the White Swan Pub R/B 3 miles before Chichester - Take southern exit and follow road into Bosham Village - Bosham Walk is on the right |
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Map Reference |
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Tele Number |
01243 572475 |
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Fax Number |
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BROADLANDS updated for 2005 |
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What's There |
Home and Gardens of Lord Mountbatten |
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Opening Times |
Gates open at 12.45pm |
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Prices |
Adult |
£7.00 |
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Address |
The Estate
Office |
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From Fleet |
Take M3 towards Southampton - M27 West - Junction 2 take A3090 - Entrance at Romsey |
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Map Reference |
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Tele Number |
01794 505020 |
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Fax Number |
01794 518605 |
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Website |
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BUCKLERS HARD updated for 2005 |
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What's There |
18th century village, Lord Nelson Displays, Reconstruction of old Century Inn, Sir Francis Chichester exhibits, Reconstructed Historic Cottages, Beaulieu River Cruise, Riverside walk. |
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Opening Times |
From 10am - 5pm Mar - June |
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Prices |
Adult |
£5.25 For Group Prices Visit the website |
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Address |
Beaulieu, Brockenhurst, Hampshire. SO42 7XB |
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From Fleet |
Take M3 to Southampton - then M27 West - Junction 2 A326 towards Fawley - take left turn onto B3054 - pick up signs |
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Map Reference |
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Tele Number |
01590 614645 |
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Fax Number |
01590 612624 |
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Website |
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Fill out form listed under enquires on the Website |
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Comment |
The entrance fee takes you into the small museum and includes a 50p voucher for the river cruise. The village and walks etc can be accessed free. |
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BURPHAM COURT FARM PARK updated for 2004 |
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What's There |
Rare breeds of Cattle, Sheep, Goats and Pigs with Llamas, Ponies and Guinea pigs. Angling on River Wey |
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Opening Times |
10:00 a.m. to 18:00 pm (or dusk)
every day
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Prices |
Adults |
£4.25 |
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Address |
Clay Lane, Jacobs Well, Guildford, Surrey. GU4 7NA |
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From Fleet |
Take A31 (Hogs Back) towards Guildford - Pick up A3 - Take A320 towards Woking - Look for signs |
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Map Reference |
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Tele Number |
01483 576089 |
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Fax Number |
Same as Tele Number. please phone first before sending fax. |
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Website |
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BUTSER ANCIENT FARM updated for 2004 |
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What's There |
Presentation of an Iron Age farm settlement. Rare breeds of cattle, sheep, goat and fowl, crop fields, spinning, making clay pots, grinding corn, feeding livestock. |
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Opening Times |
March
to September: Weekends from 10am - 5pm |
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Prices |
Adults |
£5.00 |
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Address |
Nexus House, Gravel Hill, Waterlooville, Hampshire. PO8 0QE |
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From Fleet |
Take A3 towards Portsmouth - after Petersfield look for signs before Horndean. |
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Map Reference |
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Tele Number |
02392598838 |
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Fax Number |
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EASTLEIGH LAKESIDE RAILWAY updated for 2004 |
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What's There |
Minature Railway running from Eastleigh Parkway to Monks Brook Halt and back. The 11/4 miles takes about 15 - 20 minutes. Lakes, childrens playground, model layout. Shop contains "Thomas" models and electric and clockwork trains |
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Opening Times |
Saturdays
and Sundays throughout the year |
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Prices |
Standard Class: |
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Address |
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From Fleet |
Take M3 towards Southampton - Pick up M27 East - leave at junction 5 taking A335 towards Eastleigh - look for signs |
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Map Reference |
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Tele Number |
023
8061 2020 |
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Fax Number |
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EXBURY GARDENS & STEAM TRAIN updated for 2004 |
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What's There |
200 Acres of Gardens, Steam Train |
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Opening Times |
1 March to
2 November Daily 10am - 5.30pm |
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Prices |
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Low Season |
High Season |
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Address |
Exbury, Nr Southampton, Hampshire. SO45 1AZ |
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From Fleet |
Take M3 towards Southampton - Pick up M27 West - Junction 2 A326 towards Fawley - B3054 towards Beaulieu - first left to Exbury - look for signs |
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Map Reference |
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Tele Number |
023 8089 1203
(general enquiries) |
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Fax Number |
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Comment |
Could be visited with "Bucklers Hard" |
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GILBERT WHITE'S HOUSE & OATS MUSEUM updated for 2004 |
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What's There |
18th Century house and garden, museum on Captain. Lawrence Oates, (of Antartic fame) 18th century recipes in tea parlour |
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Opening Times |
1st January-24th December: 1100-1700 |
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Prices |
Adults |
£5.00 |
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Address |
The Wakes, High St, Selbourne, Hampshire GU34 3JH |
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From Fleet |
Take A31 from Farnham - At Alton bypass take B3006 to Selbourne |
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Map Reference |
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Tele Number |
01420 511275 |
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Fax Number |
01420 511040 |
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Website |
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GRAYSHOTT POTTERIES updated for 2004 |
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What's There |
What’s there :
Nestled neatly between
St Luke’s Church and Grayshott Primary School - Grayshott Pottery
trades out of the ‘Old Laundry’ site and this year will celebrate
its 50th Birthday. The
company that is owned by the employees under a Trust arrangement, has three
distinctive parts:- |
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Opening Times |
Gift
shop and Cafe- Monday
to Saturday 9.00am-5.30pm, Sundays and Bank holidays 10.00am-4.00pm |
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Prices |
Free Entry |
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Address |
School
Road, |
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From Fleet |
From Farnham take A287 towards Hindhead - Turn right at A3 junction - Turn right onto B3002 - follow signs to Grayshott |
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Map Reference |
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Tele Number |
01428 604404 |
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Fax Number |
01428 604944 |
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Website |
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JANE AUSTEN'S HOUSE updated for 2004 |
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What's There |
Museum, copy of her letters, her jewellery and donkey carrage, bookshop and garden |
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Opening Times |
1st March-30th November and weekends in January, Febuary and December:1100-1600 Closed 25th and 26th december |
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Prices |
Adult |
£4.00 |
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Address |
Chawton, Nr Alton, Hampshire. GU34 1SD |
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From Fleet |
Take A31 from Farnham till you reach junction with A32 - follow signs |
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Map Reference |
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Tele Number |
01420 83262 |
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Fax Number |
01420 83262 |
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Website |
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LEGOLAND WINDSOR updated for 2005 |
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What's There |
Many Children's Rides, Stunt Shows, Miniland (made from lego) |
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Opening Times |
Check Website |
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Prices |
Check Website |
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Address |
Legoland Windsor, Windsor, Berkshire SL4 4AY |
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From Fleet |
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Map Reference |
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Tele Number |
08705 040404 |
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LITTLE OAK BONSAI updated for 2004 |
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What's There |
Vast collection of minature trees, Koi ponds. Bonsai teaching classes between 10am - 4pm |
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Opening Times |
9am - 5pm every day of the week |
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Prices |
Free |
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Address |
Street End Lane, Sidlesham, West Sussex, PO20 7RG |
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From Fleet |
Take A287 from Farnham to A3 - A3 towards Portsmouth - Pick up A3(M) - at end of A3(M) take A27 towards Chichester - At Chichester on the bypass turn right onto the B2145 - the Bonsai Centre is 3 miles down the road |
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Map Reference |
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Tele Number |
01243 641302 |
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Fax Number |
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LONGDOWN ACTIVITY FARM updated for 2006 |
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What's There |
Lots of farm animals, activity programme throughout the
day, indoor and outdoor play
areas, tractor and trailer rides (weather permitting). |
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Opening Times |
Daily 10 am to 5 pm from 11th February to 29th
October, weekends only in November and December, plus 18th to
23rd December inclusive. |
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Prices |
Adults |
£6.00 |
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Address |
Longdown, Ashurst, Nr Southampton, Hampshire. SO40 4UH |
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From Fleet |
Take M3 towards Southampton - M27 West - Exit 3 onto M271 towards Southampton Docks - Take right turn at R/B onto A 35 towards Lyndhurst - follow signs |
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Map Reference |
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Tele Number |
023 8029 3326 |
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Fax Number |
023 8029 3376 |
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Website |
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LOOKOUT DISCOVERY CENTRE updated for 2006 |
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What's There |
Hands on Science and Nature Exhibition (over 70 Exhibits), Childrens Play Area, Mountain Bike Hire |
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Opening Times |
10pm - 5pm daily (except Christmas period) |
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Prices |
Adults |
£5.50 |
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Address |
Nine Mile Rd, Bracknell, Berkshire. RG12 7QW |
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From Fleet |
M3 towards London - exit 3 take A322 towards Bracknell - vear right onto A332 - turn left at R/B onto B3430 (nine mile Ride) - look for signs |
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Map Reference |
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Tele Number |
01344 354400 |
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Fax Number |
01344 354422 |
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Website |
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Name |
MARWELL ZOO updated for 2004 |
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What's There |
Over 200 species of animals and birds, adventure playground |
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Opening Times |
Daily
except Christmas Day |
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Prices |
Peak times |
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