Why people love visiting historic Hampshire
Enjoy the area's history, museums and cathedral and make a vacation rental your home during your stay in Hampshire. This city's shopping, restaurants and theaters attract many visitors, and its welcoming and walkable location add to the charm. Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World and New Forest National Park are just a couple of the must-sees. Many of our vacation rentals offer full kitchens, spacious living quarters, and sometimes even a hot tub for a relaxing getaway.
Activities and attractions in Hampshire
Do you want to find attractions to see while you're in the area? Venture out of your vacation home and experience everything that Hampshire has to offer. Here are some of the major attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World (14 mi / 22.6 km)
- Marwell Zoo (4.9 mi / 7.9 km)
- The Common (10.7 mi / 17.3 km)
- Leisure World (12.4 mi / 20 km)
- New Forest Wildlife Park (15.3 mi / 24.7 km)
- Thruxton Motorsport Centre (17 mi / 27.3 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Hampshire
Whether you're an active traveler or just want to take in the scenery, Hampshire is a great place to get out in nature. These are a few of the area's noteworthy features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- New Forest National Park (20.5 mi / 33 km)
- Avington Park (2.3 mi / 3.7 km)
- Mayflower Park (12.6 mi / 20.4 km)
- Calshot Beach (17.2 mi / 27.7 km)
- Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway (18.8 mi / 30.3 km)
- Lepe Beach (19.6 mi / 31.5 km)
Transportation options to and around Hampshire
The nearest airport is in Southampton (SOU), located 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you can also fly into Farnborough (FAB), which is 26.7 mi (43 km) away.
If you prefer to travel by train, Winchester Station, Winchester Shawford Station and Eastleigh Chandlers Ford Station are the main stations in the city.