The New Forest with its beautiful drives and walks is
about 30 minutes away and within 45 minutes can be seen the Beaulieu
National Motor Museum, Buckler's Hard Maritime Museum and Exbury
Gardens famous for its rhododendrons and azaleas.
Romsey (20 minutes) has its beautiful Abbey and Broadlands
House and Gardens (home of the Mountbattens) and nearby, the Hillier
Arboretum and Paultons Theme Park.
Portsmouth (20 minutes) houses the famous ships - Nelson's
Victory, the Mary Rose & Gunwharf Quays with its designer outlet
shops, bars & restaurants and the Spinnaker Tower.
Andover area (45 minutes) has the Thruxton motor racing
circuit and the Hawk Conservancy.