Guidebook for Timsbury
Food Scene
Local pub and restaurant, really easy to walk to from the house with a friendly welcome and pleasant garden.
The Bear & Ragged Staff, Romsey
Local pub and restaurant, really easy to walk to from the house with a friendly welcome and pleasant garden.
Costa Coffee (Romsey)
16 Market PlFriendly and not to corporate, great spot to sit and watch the world go by
A great pub with a lovely restaurant in the heart of Romsey, food is consistently good.
14 locals recommend
The Olive Tree
11 Latimer StA great pub with a lovely restaurant in the heart of Romsey, food is consistently good.
A lovely deli and restaurant, really fantastic lunches with a friendly smile.
7 locals recommend
Dish Deli and Kitchen
16 Latimer StA lovely deli and restaurant, really fantastic lunches with a friendly smile.
Drinks & Nightlife
A craft ale house and live music scene, serves some food but mostly beer's and live music.
6 locals recommend
The Tipsy Pig, Craft Alehouse
45 Latimer StA craft ale house and live music scene, serves some food but mostly beer's and live music.
Sightseeing
The Abbey Church of St Mary and St Ethelflaeda can trace its origins back to 907 AD, the year in which King Edward the Elder, son of the Saxon King Alfred the Great, first settled some nuns here under the charge of his daughter Elflaeda. King Edgar refounded the nunnery circa 960 under the rule of St. Benedict. Ethelflaeda, whose reputed acts of sanctity included chanting Psalms whilst standing naked in the River Test at night, was abbess around the time of the first millennium.
The first stone church and nunnery were built c. 1000 AD and flourished as a place of education for the daughters of kings and noblemen. Work began on the present building c. 1120-1140 with the Choir, Transepts, a L
33 locals recommend
Romsey Abbey
Church LaneThe Abbey Church of St Mary and St Ethelflaeda can trace its origins back to 907 AD, the year in which King Edward the Elder, son of the Saxon King Alfred the Great, first settled some nuns here under the charge of his daughter Elflaeda. King Edgar refounded the nunnery circa 960 under the rule of St. Benedict. Ethelflaeda, whose reputed acts of sanctity included chanting Psalms whilst standing naked in the River Test at night, was abbess around the time of the first millennium.
The first stone church and nunnery were built c. 1000 AD and flourished as a place of education for the daughters of kings and noblemen. Work began on the present building c. 1120-1140 with the Choir, Transepts, a L
A romantic house and gallery set in beautiful riverside gardens
Ancient trees, bubbling brooks and rolling lawns frame this 18th-century house with a medieval priory at its heart.
Maud Russell made Mottisfont her home in the 1930s, bringing artists here to relax and create works inspired by Mottisfont’s past, including an extraordinary drawing-room painted by Rex Whistler. We continue those artistic traditions today, with a permanent 20th-century art collection and major exhibitions in our top-floor gallery.
Outside, carpets of spring bulbs, a stunning walled rose garden, rich autumn leaves and a colourful winter garden make Mottisfont a feast for the senses all year round.
23 locals recommend
Mottisfont Abbey station
A romantic house and gallery set in beautiful riverside gardens
Ancient trees, bubbling brooks and rolling lawns frame this 18th-century house with a medieval priory at its heart.
Maud Russell made Mottisfont her home in the 1930s, bringing artists here to relax and create works inspired by Mottisfont’s past, including an extraordinary drawing-room painted by Rex Whistler. We continue those artistic traditions today, with a permanent 20th-century art collection and major exhibitions in our top-floor gallery.
Outside, carpets of spring bulbs, a stunning walled rose garden, rich autumn leaves and a colourful winter garden make Mottisfont a feast for the senses all year round.
Parks & Nature
There can be few other places in England where the ancient landscape has remained so unchanged. In 1079 when William The Conqueror named the area his ‘new hunting forest', little could he imagine that nearly 1000 years later his ‘Nova Foresta' would still retain its mystery and romance.
The ancient system established by William The Conqueror to protect and manage the woodlands and wilderness heaths is still in place today through the efforts of Verderers, Agisters and Commoners - literally the judges, stockmen and land users of the forest.
His son, King William II is said to have been fatally wounded and died due to an arrow being shot at him in 1100AD. You can visit the Rufus Stone...
20 locals recommend
The New Forest
Lyndhurst RoadThere can be few other places in England where the ancient landscape has remained so unchanged. In 1079 when William The Conqueror named the area his ‘new hunting forest', little could he imagine that nearly 1000 years later his ‘Nova Foresta' would still retain its mystery and romance.
The ancient system established by William The Conqueror to protect and manage the woodlands and wilderness heaths is still in place today through the efforts of Verderers, Agisters and Commoners - literally the judges, stockmen and land users of the forest.
His son, King William II is said to have been fatally wounded and died due to an arrow being shot at him in 1100AD. You can visit the Rufus Stone...
Arts & Culture
Winchester is a city in the county of Hampshire, on the edge of England's South Downs National Park. It’s known for medieval Winchester Cathedral, with its 17th-century Morley Library, the Winchester Bible and a Norman crypt. Nearby are the ruins of Wolvesey Castle and the Winchester City Mill, a working 18th-century corn mill. The Great Hall of Winchester Castle houses the medieval round table linked to King Arthur.
237 locals recommend
Winchester
Winchester is a city in the county of Hampshire, on the edge of England's South Downs National Park. It’s known for medieval Winchester Cathedral, with its 17th-century Morley Library, the Winchester Bible and a Norman crypt. Nearby are the ruins of Wolvesey Castle and the Winchester City Mill, a working 18th-century corn mill. The Great Hall of Winchester Castle houses the medieval round table linked to King Arthur.
Entertainment & Activities
Set in 50 acres of beautiful New Forest countryside and lakes, there’s something for everyone at the New Forest Water Park – whether you’re on holiday or just fancy a great day out. The New Forest Water Park has been a friendly, family-run business for more than 25 years and has become the New Forest’s favourite venue to learn and enjoy a host of WaterSports – including WakeBoarding, Kayaking and Stand-up Paddle Boarding.
151 locals recommend
New Forest Water Park
Ringwood RoadSet in 50 acres of beautiful New Forest countryside and lakes, there’s something for everyone at the New Forest Water Park – whether you’re on holiday or just fancy a great day out. The New Forest Water Park has been a friendly, family-run business for more than 25 years and has become the New Forest’s favourite venue to learn and enjoy a host of WaterSports – including WakeBoarding, Kayaking and Stand-up Paddle Boarding.
Essentials
Waitrose & Partners
32 Alma RdALDI
35 The HundredExperience a world of water fun and adventure. An all-year-round tropical water wonderland.
Ride the Rapids. A swirling canal of foaming water. Zoom the flume high above the pools. Relax in the spa pool. A huge, warm bubbling jacuzzi.
Fully trained lifeguards keep a discreet watchful eye over your safety and enjoyment. A special ‘ozonation’ process limits chlorine and maintains the Rapids water in the very best condition. Overall water temperature is a constant 85F with the temperature and environment creating a tropical water wonderland.
There’s something for everyone at the Rapids; Rapids ride, flume, bubble seats, pirate galleon, tipping bucket, treasure chest and much more.
29 locals recommend
Romsey Rapids Sports Complex
Southampton RoadExperience a world of water fun and adventure. An all-year-round tropical water wonderland.
Ride the Rapids. A swirling canal of foaming water. Zoom the flume high above the pools. Relax in the spa pool. A huge, warm bubbling jacuzzi.
Fully trained lifeguards keep a discreet watchful eye over your safety and enjoyment. A special ‘ozonation’ process limits chlorine and maintains the Rapids water in the very best condition. Overall water temperature is a constant 85F with the temperature and environment creating a tropical water wonderland.
There’s something for everyone at the Rapids; Rapids ride, flume, bubble seats, pirate galleon, tipping bucket, treasure chest and much more.