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RE: Four Marks, Hampshire,

by mike9 24 February 2012

Probably the easiest way from London is on South West trains from London Waterloo to Alton - the normal weekday service is every half…
RE: Where to take my father for a day trip from London ? - not too much walking

by ham1sh 05 February 2012

Agreed Winchester is a good option. I would strongly recommend Canterbury... it's all flat and has cathedral, plenty of old architecture…
RE: Southern England: from Southampton to Plymouth and Portsmouth

by Mrs_Trellis 19 September 2011

You should also visit Winchester, England's capital from 686 to the late 1000s. It's only 20mins by train from Southampton.
RE: england for 3 weeks

by chloehay 16 December 2010

You should definately take a trip to Winchester to see the Cathedral, you have to pay a small entrance fee but then you get a free floor…
RE: suggestions for 5 days car trip south and west of London

by tobnac 06 August 2010

Assuming you start in Rye and head along the south coast toward cornwall literary locations would include: Charleston Farmhouse nr Lewes…
RE: Winchester - Living

by bellart1 29 June 2010

I used to live near Winchester and second Mrs Trellis, but it does depend on what you like! Do you want to be in the city, amongst all…
RE: two hours from Dorking

by bellart1 23 June 2010

Stockbridge and Winchester in Hampshire. Stockbridge is a small village on the famous Trout river, the Test, which is beautiful. There…
RE: England in 9 Days!

by joewoen 18 May 2009

I'm just backing up what the others are saying really. Keep to the south or south Midlands. Manchester has been over hyped any way. Winchest…
Re: Accomodation around Hampshire UK

by lee_southampton 06 November 2008

A nice bed and breakfast in Winchester is http://www.mallardcottage.co.uk/about/location.htm, right in the town and a five minutes walk…
Re: A week in January - where to spend?

by ElleCarumba 27 October 2008

If you are reliant on public transport, towns are your best and easiest bet Winchester (Great Hall, King Arthur's Table) Glastonbury (Tor…
RE: Norwich, Winchester or Salisbury?

by dick_dangerous 01 May 2008

Winchester is a great city - the original capital of England. Look out for King Alfred themed everything and Jane Austen's grave in the…
RE: Norwich, Winchester or Salisbury?

by dick_dangerous 22 April 2008

Wow! Romsey getting a shout out on Thorntree! Salisbury is a bit boring but I would say that because that's where I'm from. Not sure…
RE: Norwich, Winchester or Salisbury?

by Voyager_2002 21 April 2008

They offer totally different experiences. Norwich is "a fine city" and at the time of Elizabeth I was actually the largest city in the…
Re: Southampton accommodation

by Mrs_Trellis 13 January 2008

For a much more pleasant experience I'd suggest putting up in Winchester for the night and getting a taxi to Soton the next day. Try the…
Re: What are the highlights of Hampshire and Surrey?

by BOB_99 29 November 2007

I'd opt for Winchester - historic, picturesque and nice pubs/shops. Visit Portsmouth if you've got time and like naval stuff and shopping.…
Re: What are the highlights of Hampshire and Surrey?

by barney_uk2 28 November 2007

Just to clarify the last poster's point, it's not +really+ Arthur's round table! But Winchester is very much worth visiting anyway. …
Re: What are the highlights of Hampshire and Surrey?

by sligorox 28 November 2007

I live in Hampshire near the Surrey border. Farnham is nice to walk around (there is a short historical walking tour you can do), or…
Trip with Mom

by Cogito 12 October 2007

When I last went to Chawton, I spent almost a day just looking around the house etc. Certainly I think that unless you only want to see…
High points in So. of England

by Mrs_Trellis 28 September 2007

I'd recommend Chichester, Alresford and Winchester over Southampton.
Give me a suggestion...

by Cogito 02 July 2007

Winchester is lovely, a little smaller than Nottingham, with cathedral and the oldest school in the UK, also the ancient capital of England.…
Small quaint English villages: Need help

by Cogito 25 June 2007

Ah, if you are heading further afield - Rye is wonderful.

Slightly nearer your proposed itinerary, Winchester is delightful and…
England South Coast

by rosy_m 03 August 2005

Go to Winchester, it's really pretty and old and dare I say "quaint". There are museums (Gurkha museum) and some ok shops, as…
England South Coast

by shortland 25 March 2005

Avoid Southampton. It's not much use apart from shopping. Instead, spend a day in Winchester, about 20 minutes north. Very old and…
The most beautiful place

by Moominmamma 01 February 2005

The most memorable places for me, both for their physical beauty and the feelgood factor, are:

- snowfall in Helsinki, Finland
-…