Visitor attractions and information - Romsey
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 Romsey Abbey, Romsey. Tel: 01794 513125. Romsey
Abbey was recently named as one of the 100 best loved places
of worship in Britain. Level access for wheelchair users is through
the South Door. Regular visitors include the Romsey Singers,
Romsey Choral Society, the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and
the City of Southampton Orchestra. www.romseyabbey.org.uk. Location: In the centre of Romsey. |
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Marwell
Zoological Park, Colden Common, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1JH.
Marwell is set in a hundred acres of Hampshire countryside and
has over 200 different species of animals including Amur tigers
and leopards, cheetah, ocelot, zebra, rhino, pygmy hippo, giraffes,
meerkats and penguins. www.marwell.org.uk.
About 9 miles east of
Romsey. |
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Southampton City Art Gallery, Civic Centre,
Commercial Road, Southampton, SO14 7LP. Tel: 023 8083 2277. Southampton
City Art Gallery offers something for everyone, young or old.
Impressive art collection, spanning six centuries of European
art. Art gallery shop. About
6 miles south of Romsey. |
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Winchester
Cathedral, The Cathedral Office, 1 The Close, Winchester, Hampshire,
SO23 9LS. Tel: 01962 857200. Winchester Cathedral has its origins
in the 7th century, when a Christian Church was first built on
this site. All are welcome to come to the Cathedral as visitors
or pilgrims, which is normally open from 8.30 to 6pm every day.
Excellent shop and award-winning restaurant in the Visitor Centre. www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk. About 8 miles north of Romsey. |
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Paultons Park, Ower, nr. Romsey, Hampshire,
SO51 6AL. Tel: 023 8081 4442. Paultons Family Theme Park in Hampshire,
on the edge of the New Forest, offers a great family day out
with over 50 different attractions and rides included in the
price. The variety of things to see and do includes thrilling
and gentle rides, dinosaurs, museums, animated shows, play areas,
exotic birds and other fun activities for all ages in garden
setting. www.paultonspark.co.uk. About 3 miles south of Romsey. |
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Broadlands,
Romsey, Hants, SO51 9ZD. Tel: 01794 505010. The home of the Mountbattens.
The visit to Broadlands House is by guided tour only. This arrangement
was introduced a few years ago to provide a more informative
and personal tour of the House and has been a great success with
our visitors. Advanced booking is strongly recommended. The Mountbatten
Exhibition is self-guiding. Broadlands has its own visitors'
car park. www.broadlands.net. Location: On the outskirts, south
of Romsey. |
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