Local Attractions

Discover the real Jane Austen
Chawton Cottage, in Chawton village near Alton, was Jane Austen’s last home from 1808, and it was here that she settled into her writing and became a published author. It is now open to the public.
www.seekingjaneausten.com/page5.html

Intech Science Centre and Planetarium
The South of England's hands-on interactive science and technology centre. A family day out and school visit destination near Winchester, Hampshire. Our purpose built 3500 square metre, award winning, building houses 100 interactive exhibits, which demonstrate the science and technology of the world around us in an engaging and exciting way. It's 'hands-on', not 'hands-off'!
www.intech-uk.com/folders/home/index.cfm

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Visit the world famous historic ships at the home of the Royal Navy. Go aboard HMS Victory, HMS Warrior 1860 and see the Mary Rose Museum for the best day out in the South of England. Portsmouth Harbour’s leading attraction also includes the Royal Naval Museum, Action Stations and Harbour Tours.
www.historicdockyard.co.uk/

Sunday Walks
This pub is in the most idyllic setting imaginable with traditional features in abundance and located right next to an ambling river and surrounded by wonderful countryside. Needless-to-say there are a wealth of walks in the area. This is a short one we have selected but please ask the landlord if you require a longer walk. The pub is very popular in the summer months with outdoor seating areas. It was awarded Hampshire Food Pub of the Year and therefore advance table reservations are recommended. Walkers and their dogs are welcome at The Bush Inn, but we would like to respectfully remind you to only eat and drink refreshments purchased from the pub. Wonderful, traditional destinations such as The Bush can only survive for your enjoyment if used properly. Allow 1hr Underfoot: The paths are well trodden and easy walking. This really is a very beautiful walk encompassing breathtaking wildlife and historical features. Walk from The Bush Inn car park towards the road. Just after the pub garden take the path on the left over a wooden footbridge which crosses the Itchen. Follow the path – an island between two rivers to its natural end. Turn right over the footbridge and follow Water Lane past a number of wonderful timber-framed cottages. At the end of the lane turn right and cross the road to visit the church. It is normally locked but is opened by a local lady and a booklet on sale outlines the amazing history of this building. Re-cross the road to carry on along the paved footpath. The scenery is lovely if you look to your right across the park down to the Itchen. Take the next turning on your right. A small road heading back down towards the river. Follow the road to a ford (with small bridge for walkers). Beyond the ford the lane becomes picturesque stroll past Ovington Mill – a single track road which steps you back in time. Join another narrow lane and turn right to lead you back to The Bush Inn.

Watercress Line
The railway runs 10 miles from Alresford to Alton, on the way visiting Ropley and Medstead & Four Marks
www.watercressline.co.uk/qkguide.htm

Winchester
Winchester is a city in southern England, and the administrative capital of the county of Hampshire. It is the seat of the City of Winchester local government district which covers a much larger area. Winchester was formerly the capital of England, during the 10th and early 11th centuries. Important historic buildings include Winchester Cathedral, built in the 12th century; the Great Hall, the only surviving portion of the old Royal Palace; and Winchester College, a public school founded in 1382.
www.visitwinchester.co.uk/