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Alresford is a small town, with New and Old Alresford by
the River Alre
There are Roman ponds
in the Old, whilst New Alresford was founded in about 1200
or so, and was one of top 10 wool towns in England.
Broad Street leads
down to Old Alresford, the church is the burial place of Admiral
Rodney..
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Location
Map of Alresford
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What
To See -
Alresford Tourist Attractions
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 Watercress
Line, the Mid-Hants Railway steam trains run to Alton,
with Thomas the Tank Engine special days with all the characters
including the Fat Controller, pre-war feel, connections to London
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villages such as Itchen Stoke and
Itchen Abbas line the River Otchen
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Avington
Park, east of B3047, a Georgian mansion in parklands,
Tel: 01962 779260
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Ampner, south on the A272, National Trust, Georgian house
and gardens, Tel: 01962 771305
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Where
To Stay in Alresford
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11 West Street Alresford SO24 9AD
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The Swan is an 18th-century hotel located in the centre of Alresford, just 15 minutes' drive from Winchester. It has a bar, 2 restaurants and free parking. The bedrooms all have their own bathroom with a hairdryer.
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Days Out in and around Alresford
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across the countryside to historic Winchester,
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Towns near Alresford To Visit - straight line distance:
Winchester Tourist Information (6.86 miles) Alton Tourist Information (9.09 miles) Petersfield Tourist Information (11.24 miles) Basingstoke Tourist Information (12.33 miles) |
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