Romsey tourist information guide from TourUK

Romsey

Romsey, located on the River Test, one of England's famous trout and salmon rivers, this market town was built around a 10th century abbey which was sold to the townspeople for Ł100 when Henry VIII dissolved the monasteries. A busy market town, the 12th century church is worth a look as has the deed of sale of the abbey, with Saxon culture and the tomb of Earl Mountbatten of Burma.
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Romsey Tourist Attractions

Broadlands House, just south, Georgian home of Lord Palmerston, Queen Victoria's Foreign Minister, as well as Earl Mountbatten, Prince Philips uncle, who was murdered by the IRA in 1979. Used for part of the honeymoons of the Queen and Prince Philip and Prince Charles and Lady Diana. Furnished, paintings, exhibitions, grounds by the river, shop etc, Tel: 01794 505010

Open: 2003 Daily 9th Jun - 7th Sept 2003 12:00-17:30 ( last admission at 16:00)

Romsey Abbey

Sir Harold Hillier Gardens and Arboretum, off A31 north east at Amptfield, large tree and shrub collection, 160 acres, Tel: 01794 368787

and take a walk in nearby Ampfield woods.

Mottisfont Abbey, north on the A3057, National Trust,12th century priory restored as a family home, gardens with roses a specialty, shop, etc, Tel: 01794 340757

Open: Easter-end Sept., limited openings for the house

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	80 The Hundred Romsey SO51 8BX MAP This historic building has enjoyed a variety of uses over the years. In the 18th Century it became a coaching house called the Kings Head. In 1995 it was renamed 'Bertie's' after the P.G Woodhouse character Bertie Wooster. More...

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	Salisbury Road Plaitford near Romsey SO51 6EE MAP This 15th century Coaching Inn just on the edge of the New Forest has been welcoming hungry travellers ever since 1430 and is steeped in history. Today it it is a family run freehouse with an elegant rustic interior and a pretty terrace More...

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	Romsey Road Romsey SO51 6AF MAP The Mortimer Arms Hotel - an establishment with a difference. This Victorian building has been fully refurbished combining a unique blend of old world charm and modern sophistication.After a long day, sink into the comfort of one of our unique.. More...

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Winchester and Portsmouth.are Hampshire towns to visit.

Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:

Southampton (7.05 miles) Lyndhurst (8.81 miles) Winchester (9.44 miles) Hythe (9.50 miles) Middle Wallop (10.78 miles) Hamble (11.91 miles) Beaulieu (11.93 miles) Brockenhurst (12.29 miles) Fordingbridge (13.47 miles) Bucklers Hard (13.56 miles) Salisbury (14.00 miles)

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