Things to do near Ham Green Cottage
Our village
Our village is small and friendly. We have a fantastic pub, The Plough - great food, atmosphere and large garden (dog friendly too).
The little shop & PO (we think the smallest in the uk!) is well stocked.
St Stephen’s church dates back to the Saxon times. Lainston house hotel is at the far end of the village - a bit of a treat for cream teas or evening cocktails.
Sparsholt
Our village is small and friendly. We have a fantastic pub, The Plough - great food, atmosphere and large garden (dog friendly too).
The little shop & PO (we think the smallest in the uk!) is well stocked.
St Stephen’s church dates back to the Saxon times. Lainston house hotel is at the far end of the village - a bit of a treat for cream teas or evening cocktails.
The historic city of Winchester is definitely worth a day’s visit. The cathedral is gothic with the longest nave in Europe. Lots of coffee shops, restaurants and shops. Lovely to wander along through the streets and along the river Itchen.
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Winchester
The historic city of Winchester is definitely worth a day’s visit. The cathedral is gothic with the longest nave in Europe. Lots of coffee shops, restaurants and shops. Lovely to wander along through the streets and along the river Itchen.
Great market town (6 miles away) boutique shops, cafes and restaurants. On the famous chalk stream - the River Test.
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Stockbridge
Great market town (6 miles away) boutique shops, cafes and restaurants. On the famous chalk stream - the River Test.
Sightseeing
If you have a few days in the area it is worth seeing the cathedral city of Salisbury with its historic spire.
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Salisbury
If you have a few days in the area it is worth seeing the cathedral city of Salisbury with its historic spire.
The historic dockyard in Portsmouth is home to Henry VIII’s Mary Rose, Nelson’s flagship HMS Victory, HMS Warrior and others. Fun place to spend a day.
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Portsmouth
The historic dockyard in Portsmouth is home to Henry VIII’s Mary Rose, Nelson’s flagship HMS Victory, HMS Warrior and others. Fun place to spend a day.
Easy to get to if you have a few days (approx 45 mins drive depending on traffic). Beautiful coastal area.
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Jurassic Coast
Easy to get to if you have a few days (approx 45 mins drive depending on traffic). Beautiful coastal area.
Stonehenge
About 25 miles away. Prehistoric monument and World Heritage site.
Food scene
Good pub food in the village. About 10 mins stroll from Ham Green. Friendly atmosphere and dog friendly. Large garden for summer and children. Worth booking ahead.
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The Plough Inn
Woodman LaneGood pub food in the village. About 10 mins stroll from Ham Green. Friendly atmosphere and dog friendly. Large garden for summer and children. Worth booking ahead.
The Fox
Peach Hill LaneIn next door village. Good pub food.
Lainston House
Woodman LaneFantastic cream teas or early evening cocktails. Bit of a treat!
Lovely atmosphere, fantastic food and an historic building. Worth booking. Not cheap!
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The Chesil Rectory
1 Chesil StLovely atmosphere, fantastic food and an historic building. Worth booking. Not cheap!
If you want a takeaway, there are several restaurants here - Balaka (Indian), Lucky Dragon, Dominos Pizza and good fish & chips.
Also here are the local supermarkets - Waitrose, Aldi and a Spar.
Weeke
If you want a takeaway, there are several restaurants here - Balaka (Indian), Lucky Dragon, Dominos Pizza and good fish & chips.
Also here are the local supermarkets - Waitrose, Aldi and a Spar.
The Winchester Orangery
11 The SquareGreat for breakfast
Another good breakfast or lunch location - upstairs venue not street level, do stairs to climb.
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Forte Kitchen
78 Parchment StAnother good breakfast or lunch location - upstairs venue not street level, do stairs to climb.
Josie's
6-8 High StAnother good breakfast place or coffee & cake
Rawberry
52-54 St George's StGood vegetarian cafe with seats in or out.
The Winchester Stable
31b The SquareGreat for pizza and cider
Tom's Deli
56 St George's StGreat Italian food
Cafe Monde
22 The SquareGood for lunch snd watching the world go by
Tours & Experiences
Can book a tour and tasting session here
Destil·leria Bombay Sapphire
London RoadPaultons Park Casa de Peppa Pig World
One for the kids
Famous chalk stream. Good for walks or learning to fish (must book to fish well in advance)
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River Test
Famous chalk stream. Good for walks or learning to fish (must book to fish well in advance)
Guildhall Winchester
The BroadwayWalking tours of Winchester can be booked here. +44 (0)1962 840 500
Guided tours of the cathedral, the tower and various exhibitions. Better to book in advance but you can just turn up and see the cathedral. https://www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/planning-your-visit/group-visits/guided-tours/
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Catedral de Winchester
9 The ClGuided tours of the cathedral, the tower and various exhibitions. Better to book in advance but you can just turn up and see the cathedral. https://www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/planning-your-visit/group-visits/guided-tours/
Local walks
Fabulous views and woodland to walk to from our doorstep
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Farley Mount Country Park
Fabulous views and woodland to walk to from our doorstep
West Wood
Right on the doorstep. Lovely to wander through. Bluebells are spectacular in early spring
Ancient monument - great for walking and fantastic views of surrounding countryside
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Danebury Iron Age Hillfort
Ancient monument - great for walking and fantastic views of surrounding countryside
Crab Wood
Sarum RoadOn our doorstep - footpath goes from cottage
National trail that goes from Winchester to Salisbury. Great to walk along any part of this.
Clarendon Way
Clarendon WayNational trail that goes from Winchester to Salisbury. Great to walk along any part of this.
Historic Buildings to visit
National trust. Fabulous house and gardens on river. Amazing walled rose garden. Lovely cafe. Dogs allowed in some of the grounds but not all.
Mottisfont
La Gran Sala
Castle AvenueIn centre of Winchester and home to King Arthur’s round table
If you love Downton Abbey then you must visit here. Great grounds and house tours - booking essential.
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Castell de Highclere
If you love Downton Abbey then you must visit here. Great grounds and house tours - booking essential.
In Winchester - worth a visit to see the mill race and working flour mill
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Winchester City Mill
Bridge StreetIn Winchester - worth a visit to see the mill race and working flour mill
Hinton Ampner
National Trust country house and estate