Sunny Fields Guide Book

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Sunny Fields Guide Book

Drinks & Nightlife

Local pubs and restaurants that are worth a visit whilst you enjoy your stay here
This is one of our local pubs, properly english this pub serves some great food and local beers. They organise walks and bike rides in the local area as well all ending back at the pub for a Roast Dinner and cheeky pint.
The Bear & Ragged Staff, Romsey
This is one of our local pubs, properly english this pub serves some great food and local beers. They organise walks and bike rides in the local area as well all ending back at the pub for a Roast Dinner and cheeky pint.
If you like your craft ales this is the place for you, mixed in with live music this is a great space to spend an evening
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The Tipsy Pig, Craft Alehouse
45 Latimer St
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If you like your craft ales this is the place for you, mixed in with live music this is a great space to spend an evening
The Goat is brand new and a fantastic addition to the village, great food and friendly staff. A large garden with outdoor fire and just 150 yards walk away. Well worth a visit.
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The Goat
Stockbridge Road
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The Goat is brand new and a fantastic addition to the village, great food and friendly staff. A large garden with outdoor fire and just 150 yards walk away. Well worth a visit.
A great new addition to Romsey, this place starts with breakfasts, goes through lunch and coffee to a great Wine bar in the evening. Really worth a visit. What3words app will get you there ///depravity.riddle.aquatics
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Cork and Bean
2 Latimer Walk
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A great new addition to Romsey, this place starts with breakfasts, goes through lunch and coffee to a great Wine bar in the evening. Really worth a visit. What3words app will get you there ///depravity.riddle.aquatics

Food Scene

Great restaurant in Romsey, some fantastic British food in a very old english style restaurant
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The Olive Tree
11 Latimer St
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Great restaurant in Romsey, some fantastic British food in a very old english style restaurant
A very special French Restaurant in the heart of Romsey, fantastic atmosphere this is a real gem.
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La Parisienne
21 Bell St
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A very special French Restaurant in the heart of Romsey, fantastic atmosphere this is a real gem.
Really nice spot for lunch whilst taking a break from shopping in Romsey. Fantastic deli and lovely food....for large groups or families we recommend you book first
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Dish Deli and Kitchen
16 Latimer St
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Really nice spot for lunch whilst taking a break from shopping in Romsey. Fantastic deli and lovely food....for large groups or families we recommend you book first
Kimbridge on the Test is about 2 miles away a beautiful spot, large old barns converted to a tea room as well as a restaurant, you need to book. On Sundays they have a Roast dinner option in one of the Barns where everyone (40 max) sits on one large table.
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Kimbridge Barn
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Kimbridge on the Test is about 2 miles away a beautiful spot, large old barns converted to a tea room as well as a restaurant, you need to book. On Sundays they have a Roast dinner option in one of the Barns where everyone (40 max) sits on one large table.

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 Lady Chapel at the East end and first three bays of the Nave, a fourth being added in 1150-1180. The last three arches, in the Early English style, at the West end of the Nave were added in 1230-1240, at which time over 100 nuns belonged to the foundation. In 1349, however, the Black Death decimated the population at large and, at the Abbey, the number of nuns declined to just 19. Its dark shadow had receded by the turn of the Fifteenth Century, during which a second aisle on the North side of the Abbey was built to accommodate a church, dedicated to St. Lawrence, for the townspeople. It is probable that this shared use of the building spared Romsey Abbey from complete demolition. Many similarly fine religious buildings were lost under the general dissolution of the monasteries instigated by Henry VIII after his final break with Rome in the late 1530’s. The Abbey was nevertheless suppressed, its nuns dispersed and, in 1539, the Lady Chapel was demolished. but, in 1544, the townspeople were allowed to buy the building for £100 to be used as their parish church. They later demolished the extra aisle previously built for them because the Abbey was too large for their needs and resources. Further damage to the fabric occurred during the English Civil War when, in 1643, Parliamentary troops entered the Abbey, pulling up the seats and destroying the organ. A Puritan form of worship was imposed under the régime led by Cromwell and many independent ministers, including the ‘intruder’ John Warren at Romsey, were appointed. The Eighteenth Century witnessed a long period of neglect. A visitor complained in 1742, for instance, that at least 40 windows were bricked up. In the Nineteenth, however a renaissance of the Abbey began, particularly under the ministry of the Rev. Edward Lyon Berthon. Scanned print of an old lithograph illustration of a large church ‘Rumsey Nunnery’, as depicted in an old lithograph The Abbey remains the largest parish church in Hampshire and is home to a vibrant congregation drawn from the town and beyond. It is affiliated to the Greater Churches group, which includes Beverley Minster, Christchurch Priory, Leeds Parish Church and Sherborne Abbey.
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Romsey Abbey
Church Lane
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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 Lady Chapel at the East end and first three bays of the Nave, a fourth being added in 1150-1180. The last three arches, in the Early English style, at the West end of the Nave were added in 1230-1240, at which time over 100 nuns belonged to the foundation. In 1349, however, the Black Death decimated the population at large and, at the Abbey, the number of nuns declined to just 19. Its dark shadow had receded by the turn of the Fifteenth Century, during which a second aisle on the North side of the Abbey was built to accommodate a church, dedicated to St. Lawrence, for the townspeople. It is probable that this shared use of the building spared Romsey Abbey from complete demolition. Many similarly fine religious buildings were lost under the general dissolution of the monasteries instigated by Henry VIII after his final break with Rome in the late 1530’s. The Abbey was nevertheless suppressed, its nuns dispersed and, in 1539, the Lady Chapel was demolished. but, in 1544, the townspeople were allowed to buy the building for £100 to be used as their parish church. They later demolished the extra aisle previously built for them because the Abbey was too large for their needs and resources. Further damage to the fabric occurred during the English Civil War when, in 1643, Parliamentary troops entered the Abbey, pulling up the seats and destroying the organ. A Puritan form of worship was imposed under the régime led by Cromwell and many independent ministers, including the ‘intruder’ John Warren at Romsey, were appointed. The Eighteenth Century witnessed a long period of neglect. A visitor complained in 1742, for instance, that at least 40 windows were bricked up. In the Nineteenth, however a renaissance of the Abbey began, particularly under the ministry of the Rev. Edward Lyon Berthon. Scanned print of an old lithograph illustration of a large church ‘Rumsey Nunnery’, as depicted in an old lithograph The Abbey remains the largest parish church in Hampshire and is home to a vibrant congregation drawn from the town and beyond. It is affiliated to the Greater Churches group, which includes Beverley Minster, Christchurch Priory, Leeds Parish Church and Sherborne Abbey.
Lying in the heart of Test Valley, the wide picturesque Stockbridge High Street reflects its early role as part of a drovers road where it was common to see flocks of sheep or herds of cattle being driven through the town on route from Wales. Seek out the Drovers House and you can still spot a sign in Welsh. The town of Stockbridge with its long and varied history has inspired many poets over the years and there is a trail of 10 poems, set in stone, metal plaques and etched glass, for you to follow as you wander through the town centre, discovering its treasures. River Test The River Test flows under the high street and you can catch a glimpse of trout, if you are lucky. Founded in 1882, the Houghton Club is the oldest fishing club in England and is based in the town. Shopping There is an abundance of independent specialist shops including tea rooms, pubs and restaurants, many serving local produce, as well as art galleries, craft and gift shops, clothing specialists, a delicatessen and a traditional butchers. Stockbridge High Street was voted "best foodie street" in the 2010 Google Street View Awards.
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Stockbridge
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Lying in the heart of Test Valley, the wide picturesque Stockbridge High Street reflects its early role as part of a drovers road where it was common to see flocks of sheep or herds of cattle being driven through the town on route from Wales. Seek out the Drovers House and you can still spot a sign in Welsh. The town of Stockbridge with its long and varied history has inspired many poets over the years and there is a trail of 10 poems, set in stone, metal plaques and etched glass, for you to follow as you wander through the town centre, discovering its treasures. River Test The River Test flows under the high street and you can catch a glimpse of trout, if you are lucky. Founded in 1882, the Houghton Club is the oldest fishing club in England and is based in the town. Shopping There is an abundance of independent specialist shops including tea rooms, pubs and restaurants, many serving local produce, as well as art galleries, craft and gift shops, clothing specialists, a delicatessen and a traditional butchers. Stockbridge High Street was voted "best foodie street" in the 2010 Google Street View Awards.
A delightful drive of about 10 miles takes you to the Ancient Capital of England, The Home of King Alfred the Great. The Cathedral is around 1000 years old and Winchester never fails to delight. Great shopping, restaurants and bars as well as enough history to keep anyone happy. Be warned though, traffic is awful. Get the train or park in a Park and Ride which can be found on the approaches to Winchester.
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Winchester
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A delightful drive of about 10 miles takes you to the Ancient Capital of England, The Home of King Alfred the Great. The Cathedral is around 1000 years old and Winchester never fails to delight. Great shopping, restaurants and bars as well as enough history to keep anyone happy. Be warned though, traffic is awful. Get the train or park in a Park and Ride which can be found on the approaches to Winchester.
Mottisfont Abbey is a historical priory and country estate in Hampshire, England. Sheltered in the valley of the River Test, the property is now operated by the National Trust. About 350,000 people visit each year. The site includes the historic house museum, regular changing art exhibitions, gardens and a river walk.
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Mottisfont Abbey station
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Mottisfont Abbey is a historical priory and country estate in Hampshire, England. Sheltered in the valley of the River Test, the property is now operated by the National Trust. About 350,000 people visit each year. The site includes the historic house museum, regular changing art exhibitions, gardens and a river walk.

Parks & Nature

The Sir Harold Hillier Gardens is an arboretum comprising 72 hectares accommodating over 42,000 trees and shrubs in about 12,000 taxa, notably a collection of oaks, camellia, magnolia and rhododendron
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Sir Harold Hillier Gardens
Jermyns Lane
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The Sir Harold Hillier Gardens is an arboretum comprising 72 hectares accommodating over 42,000 trees and shrubs in about 12,000 taxa, notably a collection of oaks, camellia, magnolia and rhododendron

Shopping

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Westquay kjøpesenter
Harbour Parade
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This is a great local butcher where we buy all of our meat for the BBQ's and locally made Charcoal. Well worth a visit. To help you find the Brazen Butcher use What3words ///whirlwind.hobbyists.encoded Sandy Lane, Romsey SO51 0PD
The Brazen Butchers
Sandy Lane
This is a great local butcher where we buy all of our meat for the BBQ's and locally made Charcoal. Well worth a visit. To help you find the Brazen Butcher use What3words ///whirlwind.hobbyists.encoded Sandy Lane, Romsey SO51 0PD

Essentials

Romsey Town Centre
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Waitrose & Partners
32 Alma Rd
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Romsey Town Centre
Romsey Town Centre
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ALDI
35 The Hundred
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Romsey Town Centre

Entertainment & Activities

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ODEON Southampton
West Quay Road
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Paultons Park is the UK’s number one family theme park with over 70 exciting rides and attractions to enjoy. Paultons is home to the UK exclusive and world’s first Peppa Pig World with 9 fun Peppa-themed rides, a large indoor Playzone and even Muddy Puddles to jump and play in! Lost Kingdom is our unique Jurassic land that is home to the mighty Flight of the Pterosaur suspended rollercoaster, the thrilling Velociraptor coaster, lifelike moving Dinosaurs and much more! There is an amazing variety of things to see and do at Paultons including; big rides, small rides, play areas, entertainments and an astonishing collection of animals and birds, all set within 140 acres of beautiful parkland on the edge of the New Forest National Park.
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Paultons Park Hjem til Peppa Pig World
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Paultons Park is the UK’s number one family theme park with over 70 exciting rides and attractions to enjoy. Paultons is home to the UK exclusive and world’s first Peppa Pig World with 9 fun Peppa-themed rides, a large indoor Playzone and even Muddy Puddles to jump and play in! Lost Kingdom is our unique Jurassic land that is home to the mighty Flight of the Pterosaur suspended rollercoaster, the thrilling Velociraptor coaster, lifelike moving Dinosaurs and much more! There is an amazing variety of things to see and do at Paultons including; big rides, small rides, play areas, entertainments and an astonishing collection of animals and birds, all set within 140 acres of beautiful parkland on the edge of the New Forest National Park.
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.
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New Forest Water Park
Ringwood Road
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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.