Places to see in ( Alresford - UK )
Places to see in ( Alresford - UK )
New Alresford or simply Alresford is a small town and civil parish in the City of Winchester district of Hampshire, England. It is 7.5 miles north-east of Winchester and 12 miles south-west of the town of Alton. In the 2001 census, Alresford had a population of around 6,000. New Alresford has independent shops, a tourist information centre, a central conservation area, four tea rooms, five pubs and is a terminus as with Alton of the Watercress Line, a steam worked heritage railway at Alresford railway station.
There is evidence of Neolithic, Bronze Age and Iron Age occupation on numerous sites in the Alresford area, with a Roman or Romano-British site on nearby Fobdown and to the south-east of the town in Bramdean. There is evidence of a grant to the Church at Winchester sometime before the 9th century, which became known as the Liberty of Alresford. Alresford was listed in the Domesday Book but this probably refers to what is now Old Alresford as there is no evidence of a settlement south of the river at this time. Old Alresford as with Farnham, Guildford, Dorking and Maidstone adjoins the Pilgrims' Way between Canterbury and Winchester.
New Alresford was founded in the 12th/13th century, the idea originally being that of Henri de Blois, the Bishop of Winchester and brother of King Stephen of England. The design of the T-shaped town (originally named Novum Forum) was followed by de Blois' successor Godfrey de Lucy. Alresford was one of the Bishop's six new towns and was his most profitable plantation—his palace was situated in nearby Bishop's Sutton, perhaps less than a mile distant. The medieval stone bridge he built at this time is still in place. This expansion also involved the construction of the Great Weir between New Alresford and Old Alresford, creating Old Alresford Pond.
New Alresford quickly became established as a prosperous market town, focussed on the wool, leather and the other products from sheep and cattle; in the 14th century Alresford sheep markets produced one of five highest turnovers in England. Alresford sent two members to parliament until the population was reduced by the Black Death. In the 17th century the town made news as a dangerous place to live due to the uncommonly frequent fires which razed it; in the spring of 1644, the Battle of Cheriton took place on Cheriton Down, reaching the outskirts of Alresford.
The town is crowned by its large T-shape main street conservation area. The town is an attractive art, rail and tourist destination, with its classical, dense two Georgian streets situated near Winchester and the South Downs National Park. Here are the Swan Hotel, Bell Hotel, Pink House Hotel, jewellers, wine merchants, butchers, flower shops, toy shop, dress shops, the Alresford Gallery, Candover Gallery and tea rooms. There are three other public houses, the larger being the Globe Inn by one of the stream channels and play area. Alresford is at the south-western end of the Watercress Line (officially the Mid-Hants Railway). This heritage railway line runs steam and diesel trains, and gains its name from the fact that it used to be the line that took watercress up to London.
Brandy Mount House holds the National Plant Collection of Snowdrops in their grounds. The gardens are open to the public during the season. Alresford holds a number of community events throughout the year. Several are organised by or with New Alresford Town Council (NATC). All events which are held in the main streets within the original town (Broad Street, East Street, West Street) require the permission of the New Alresford Town Trust (NATT – a registered charity which preserves the town's traditional rights of access, to fairs and to street markets, preserves old documents and buildings, and runs a community minibus). A fee for street usage is usually payable by organisers, which helps in the Trust's other works, including running the local minibus which serves the elderly and disabled. A number of events are organised by The Alresford Pigs Association, which raises money in the local area for those in need, by the local Rotary club (such as the annual 5 November Fireworks at Arlebury Park), and by the town council.
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Visit Winchester: Museums
Find out why Winchester City Council's Museums service is award-winning in this short film. Take a tour of City Museum, the Westgate and City Space gallery and see re-enactors in action (including a brief cameo from Ruth Goodman from the BBC's Victorian Farm and Victorian Pharmacy series).
Smallhythe Place Visit - a National Trust property in Kent, UK (Apr 2013)
A visit to 16th-century house, play barn and gardens called Smallhythe Place in April 2013. This house used to be the home of actress Ellen Terry and displays a lot of her memorabilia. A post on the visit can be found at House of Anais blog at:
Swan Hotel, Alton, Hampshire, United Kingdom HD review
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Situated in the shopping area on Alton's main street, the historic Swan Hotel dates from 1554. It offers a free parking lot, full English breakfasts in the modern restaurant, and free Wi-Fi.
Swan Hotel is less than 2 miles from Jane Austen’s Cottage in Chawton. The cottage is where 'Sense and Sensibility' and 'Pride and Prejudice' were written.
The restaurant serves a varied menu until 10 pm, every day. The bar and lounge have open fireplaces and offer bar meals and real ales.
Comfortable bedrooms come with a TV, tea and coffee facilities, and a CD player.
The Watercress Train Line runs from New Alresford to Alton and is home to Thomas the Tank Engine.
Netley Abbey, Hampshire UK (4K)
A short aerial tour of Netley Abbey which is a ruined late medieval monastery in the village of Netley near Southampton in Hampshire, England. The abbey was founded in 1239 as a house for monks of the austere Cistercian order. Despite royal patronage, Netley was never rich, produced no influential scholars nor churchmen, and its nearly 300-year history was quiet. The monks were best known to their neighbours for the generous hospitality they offered to travellers on land and sea.
Ightham Mote - Medieval National Trust Property and Gardens in Ightham, Kent, UK (Apr 2013)
Ightham Mote is 700-year old medieval house with a moat and lovely gardens. It has been a home to knight and high society Victorian people and is just beautiful inside out. You can also read about our visit to Ightham Moat at House of Anais blog:
Ghost Xplorers Presents Arundel Jailhouse Ghost Tours
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Winchester City Mill Hampshire 2018 - National Trust
A short video taken on Saturday 8th December 2018 showing Winchester City Mill in Hampshire. It has stood at the heart of the historic city of Winchester – the capital of King Alfred’s Wessex - since Saxon times. With a history of over 1000 years, Winchester City Mill is also the oldest working watermill in the country.
A rare surviving example of an urban working corn mill, the City Mill was rebuilt in 1744 and remained in use until the early 20th Century. Having entered the care of the National Trust in the late 1920’s, the City Mill was restored to full working order in 2004.
When you visit, you'll find hands-on activities and audio-visual displays about milling and the rich wildlife in the area. Or you can take in one of our regular milling and baking demonstrations.
As the official Gateway to the South Downs National Park, the City Mill also provides information if you're looking to explore local walks and attractions, as well as the many other local National Trust properties.
The National Trust - Outdoors in Yorkshire - Film and Video Production
The National Trust asked us to create a film to showcase the range of activities available at outdoor places across Yorkshire with the aim of getting more people to enjoy outdoor pursuits and feeling closer to nature.
Filming has take us far and wide from the stunning views of Rievaulx Terrace, the elegance of Fountains Abbey and dramatic features of Brimham Rocks and Malham Tarn.
And our kit got a good outing too with four different cameras being used in the various locations, from our all action hero the Go Pro to the beauty of the SLR.
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Music - 'She Likes It' by Kotki Dwa
From the album 'Staycations'. Produced in partnership with the National Trust