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Home - United Kindom ArticlesHampshireArtSway ArtSway is the contemporary visual arts venue in the New Forest. We show changing contemporary arts exhibitions and offer a range of workshops and events. In addition ArtSway has a highly regarded artist in residency scheme. Artsway Artsway is a contemporary visual arts gallery based in Sway in the New Forest. We show high quality changing exhibitions, offer gallery talks, events and workshops for all ages and we run an artist in residency programme.. Avington Park Avington Park is a magnificent Palladian mansion set in its own parkland grounds, offering exclusivity in the most peaceful surroundings, on the River Itchen. Bartley Heath Pottery Bartley Heath Pottery is run by potters Mick & Lesley Dixon and is situated between Hook & Odiham in Hampshire. We make handmade stoneware and commemorative plates is majolica to order. Beaulieu Palace & Motor Museum Palace House, once the Great Gatehouse of Beaulieu Abbey contains the resident Montagu family treasures, portraits, photographs and memorabilia. Set in the beautiful gardens overlooking the Monks Mill Pond the site also contains the picturesque abbey building ruins which houses an exhibition on monastic life in the Middle Ages. Broadlands One of the finest examples of mid-Georgian architecture in England, Broadlands stands serenely in Capability Brown parkland on the banks of the River Test. Buckler’s Hard With a beautiful riverside setting this historic, picturesque 18th century shipbuilding village is where ships for Nelson’s fleet were built. The Buckler’s Hard Story together with historic cottage displays reflects the history of the village. Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway A spectacular 200-acre woodland garden, world famous for the Rothschild collection of rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias and magnolias. The daffodil meadow, rock garden, rose garden, cascades, rare shrubs and exotic trees ensure all year round interest. Explosion! Museum of Naval Firepower Hailed by The Times as ‘undeniably gripping’, this award-winning museum tells the amazing technological and human story of naval firepower, from gunpowder to modern missiles. Longdown Activity Farm Learning about farming is fun at Longdown! There are lots of hands on activities each day including calf feeding, chick handling and goat feeding. There are indoor and outdoor play areas, plus three trampolines and two ball pools. The Gurkha Museum The Gurkha Museum commemorates the services of the Gurkhas to the British since 1815. The story starts with a view of the Gurkha and Nepal, and his homeland, before the visitor is taken through the main chapters of Gurkha military history from 1815 to the present day. The Solent Steam Packet Ltd. “Shieldhall” is a classic steam ship owned and operated by The Solent Steam Packet Ltd., which is a charity run entirely by unpaid volunteers. Twin triple expansion steam engines make “Shieldhall” quite unique in Britain. West Meon Pottery West Meon Pottery is based in a country workshop situated beneath the South Downs. There are a small team of dedicated craftsmen specialising in traditional techniques producing handmade architectural and garden terracotta. Whitchurch Silk Mill Picturesque Grade II Georgian watermill on the River Test which has been weaving silk for nearly 200 years. The silk is still woven on Victorian and early 20th Century looms for interiors, fashion and theatrical productions. Winchester Cathedral Winchester Cathedral is a priceless jewel in a scarcely less precious setting. Enjoy the Cathedral and its history and the picturesque Close and Cheyney Gate. |