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Fritham, Hampshire

Fritham is an idyllic New Forest village, which was mentioned in the Doomsday Book. It is quite off the beaten track in an area where visitors can enjoy a peaceful atmosphere amongst lovely natural surroundings.

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Hambledon, Hampshire

This lovely red-brick village was the early home of cricket. A club was founded here in 1760 when the laws governing the game were laid down.

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Havant, Hampshire

Havant has been a major junction since roman times and the remains of a roman villa were discovered close to the town in 1928.

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Hayling Island, Hampshire

Hayling Island is a true Island connected to mainland England by a bridge. Although largely residential it is also a popular holiday destination. It is also popular as a...

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Itchen Abbas, Hampshire

A beautiful village in a serene and picturesque valley whose meadows are watered by the gently flowing, trout filled waters of the River Itchen as it continues it's journey towards Southampton where it will meet with the sea.

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Keyhaven, Hampshire

The village is lovely and peaceful with moorings for boats along the quayside and unrivalled views across to the Isle of Wight and Hurst Castle.

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Kingsclere, Hampshire

A picturesque village in Hampshire, near to Watership Down.

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Lepe, Hampshire

This is mostly a small country park amongst trees with beautiful views across the Solent towards the Isle of Wight.

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Lymington, Hampshire

Lymington is a charming market town on the south coast, known for its historic architecture, lively harbor, and proximity to the New Forest National Park. A lovely Georgian...

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Milford on Sea, Hampshire

The advent of the railways brought the Victorians flocking the enjoy the delights of Milford beach, which is mostly sand and shingle and from which, safe bathing can be enjoyed.

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Minstead, Hampshire

This is a delightful New Forest village which was once described as "the place where Mint grew" it is a beautiful unspoilt place with a church which looks as though it is shaped from a collection of cottages.

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Moyles Court, Hampshire

Open forest surrounds this quiet hamlet which is only a few minutes drive from Ringwood, a busy market town at the western end of the New Forest.

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New Milton, Hampshire

New Milton is a small sea-side town, with a variety of shops ranging from the charismatic old-fashioned department store Bradbeers, to modern shops such as New Look and Woolworths.

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Pilley, Hampshire

The attractive village of Pilley lies in a landscape famous for its scenic beauty, it encompasses a vast variety of valley's, hills, downs and the glorious New Forest National Park.

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Portsmouth, Hampshire

When Henry V issued the order that effectively founded the British Navy in 1415, little could he have envisaged how the sterling deeds of centuries would add lustre to the little...

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Ripley, Hampshire

One could be forgiven for thinking that this Yorkshire village has a faintly French air for Ripley was indeed remodelled in 1827 along the lines of a typical French village of Alsace Lorraine.

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