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Netley Abbey
Netley Abbey near Southampton is the most complete surviving Cistercian monastery in southern England, with extensive 13th-century church and monastic ruins in a wooded setting by Southampton Water.
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Hamble Classics Regatta Brings Vintage Yachts to the River
Each September the Hamble Classics Regatta gathers classic and traditional yachts on the River Hamble for Solent racing, with a busy riverside scene for spectators and practical notes for holiday guests.
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Hamble Spring Food Festival: A Waterfront Celebration of Local Flavours in 2026
Hamble Spring Food Festival takes place on Saturday 2 May 2026 from 10am to 3pm at the Foreshore Car Park in Hamble le Rice right by
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Hamble Valley Regatta
Hamble Valley Regatta takes place on Saturday 29 August and Sunday 30 August 2026. It is held mainly around Hamble Village Quay and the Hamble River
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The Big Eat Festival
The Big Eat Festival runs from Saturday 23 May to Monday 25 May 2026 at Royal Victoria Country Park in Netley. It is the fifth year
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Hamble Common Beach
Coastal heathland and shingle shores characterise Hamble Common Beach in Hamble-le-Rice, with diverse habitats supporting wildlife and offering views over the River Hamble estuary and Solent.
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Holly Hill Woodland Park
Victorian water gardens blend with ancient woodlands and riverside paths in this 35-hectare south Hampshire park, offering tranquil walks, diverse wildlife, and historic landscaped features along the River Hamble.
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The Brickworks Museum
The UK’s only surviving steam-driven brickworks stands complete in Swanwick with original Victorian machinery, a vast brick collection, and preserved production buildings open to explore.
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Hamble Common
Rare 55-acre coastal heathland in Hamble-le-Rice preserves diverse habitats from heath and woodland to saltmarsh and mudflats, with paths uncovering historical earthworks and Solent views for walkers and birdwatchers alike.
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The Hamble-Warsash Pink Ferry
The pink passenger ferry runs on-demand across the River Hamble, linking Hamble-le-Rice and Warsash with quick crossings amid yachts, marinas, and coastal paths in Hampshire.
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Manor Farm: Historic Farmstead in the River Hamble Valley
Historic Manor Farm in Bursledon blends preserved Victorian buildings, farm animals and all-weather play areas with woodland trails offering river views in Hampshire’s River Hamble Country Park.
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Royal Victoria Country Park
Spanning 200 acres along Southampton Water in Netley, this former military hospital site combines historic chapel exhibitions, woodland trails, shingle shoreline, play areas, and panoramic Solent views for all ages.
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TS Mercury Memorial
Stone plinth beside Badnam Creek in Hamble-le-Rice commemorates the Training Ship Mercury, a nautical school that trained around 5,000 boys for maritime careers from 1885 to 1968.
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The Barn at Barnfield
Sustainable visitor centre and café The Barn at Barnfield combines eco-friendly design with practical amenities in River Hamble Country Park, offering refreshments, information, and facilities alongside accessible trails and play areas
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Gnat T.1 XM693 Development Aircraft
Gnat T.1 XM693 is an early development example of the Folland trainer, displayed outdoors at the former Hamble factory site where it was built, still in Red Arrows colours.
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