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A beautiful historic market town
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Places to visit
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shoPPing guide
eating out
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country Pubs
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beautiful walks
introduction
ying in the heart of Test Valley, the wide picturesque
stockbridge High street reflects its early role as part of
a drovers road where it was common to see flocks of sheep
or herds of cattle being driven through the town en route
from Wales. seek out the drovers House and you can still
spot a sign in Welsh. The town of stockbridge, with its long
and varied history, has inspired many poets over the years
and there is a trail of ten poems, set in stone, metal plaques
and etched glass, for you to follow as you wander through
the town, discovering its treasures.
a brief history
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The River Test flows through this delightful Hampshire town.
Its wide street has an abundance of art galleries, outdoor
pursuit and gift shops, restaurants and pubs.
Stockbridge means, literally, a bridge over the
river. On a causeway of compressed chalk
laid down in the remote past for a crossing
of the River Test, Stockbridge is almost
midway between Andover to the north
and Romsey to the south. The river is
shallow and divides here into five streams
which thread their way through the marshy
meadows and under the main road.
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There were settlements on Stockbridge Down from at
least the second millennium BC; within a short distance are
the impressive earthworks at Danebury, Meon Hill and Woolbury.
Two ancient roads meet and cross at Stockbridge, one running east
to west between Winchester and Old Sarum, later Salisbury, and
the other running north and south along the valley of the Test.
The prosperity of Stockbridge has always stemmed largely from the
roads which pass through it.
The valley here is wide enough to have provided a river crossing since
earliest times and a posting station in Roman times on the road from
Winchester to Sarum. The 'town' (actually little more than a single row
of buildings on each side of the wide main street) grew in importance
when Welsh drovers rested there with their flocks on their way to
various sheep fairs and markets in the South East. A thatched cottage
known as 'Drovers House' has the message in Welsh painted on the
wall: 'Seasoned hay, tasty pastures, good beer, comfortable beds'.
Stockbridge has a 12th century chapel, now known as St Peter's,
which was served by the 'head-minster' at King's Somborne, as were
other chapels in the 'hundred'. Thus, although Stockbridge became a
flourishing small borough, which eventually gained parliamentary
representation, it never had a parish church of its own until 1848. Its
inhabitants were duly christened, married and buried, but in a chapel
served from King's Somborne.
For more information on Stockbridge visit
www.testvalley.gov.uk/tourism
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events at a glance
tockbridge is not just a collection of lovely shops; with
its wide georgian High street, it's also a venue for events
and activities which celebrates the seasons and brings
complementary opportunities to residents and visitors alike.
Visit our website
www.testvalley.gov.uk/tourism
to see what
other events are planned in the area throughout the year.
walks & trails
tockbridge lies at the heart of the popular Test Valley and
features many circular walks for the casual walker, some
of which link into longer distance routes. Wonderful features
are close at hand: stockbridge Marsh, which walkers can reach
direct from the High street and stockbridge down, with its
panoramic views across the valley, are both owned by the
National Trust. Just up the hill towards salisbury is one of the
most famous Iron Age Hill Forts in england – danebury. The
sprat and Winkle Line, once a railway line linking southampton
and Andover is now part of the Test Way long distance
footpath and runs through stockbridge. For further information
visit
www.hants.gov.uk/walking
stockbridge to Mottisfont walk
Still using the old railway line, the path passes
through Stockbridge Common - a quiet world of
reedbeds and waterfowl. Here, beside the water, the
Clarendon Way (which stretches from Winchester to
Salisbury) crosses the valley just before you reach the
ancient crossing point of Horsebridge. Continue past
one of the few remaining old railway stations (now
privately owned). On to Lower Brook, cross the
meadows and finish this section on grass tracks at the famous Mottisfont Abbey, a
National Trust property whose walled kitchen garden holds the national collection
of old-fashioned roses.
www.3.hants.gov.uk
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a taste of italy
steve green
A traditional Italian market visits Stockbridge
in April. Eighteen stalls decorated with the
'Tricolore' Italian flag selling food direct from
Italian producers. Take your pick from a wide
range of delicious cheeses, cured meats, olive
oils, balsamic vinegars and pastas in all shapes
and sizes. You will find a wide selection of
speciality breads. Also Italian biscuits and
sweets to tempt those with a sweet tooth.
trout 'n about festival – local food, produce and crafts
www.towns.org.uk
david wheatley
Held in August, Stockbridge
celebrates the town's reputation
as a destination for food lovers.
There are around twenty stalls
along the High Street from
10am until 4pm. There is a
wide variety of goods to buy
including fresh and smoked
trout, Hampshire buffalo meat
and venison, ice-cream, bread,
cakes, rapeseed oil and jams. Cookery demonstrations will be held throughout the
day. Local pubs and restaurants will be offering taster dishes with a voucher
scheme to enable visitors to try dishes. A must visit.
clarendon way
A 24-mile walk joining the two Wessex cities of
Winchester and Salisbury, The Clarendon Way crosses
the Test Valley between King's Somborne and
Houghton. It starts beside the waters of the Itchen in
the heart of Winchester, passing the Horse Monument
at Farley Mount (pictured) and ends near the Avon at
Salisbury Cathedral. It provides a splendid variety of
scenery along the way, ranging from the water meadows of the valleys with their
charming villages through woodland – ancient as well as modern – to downlands
with far-ranging views.
www.3.hants.gov.uk
christmas shopping
rach hatton-taylor
To get you into the festive spirit and give you a
chance to do your Chrisrtmas shopping in a relaxed
atmosphere, Stockbridge holds a late night event
every year. which is held on the second Tuesday of
december starting at 5.30pm. There will be carols
around the church tree as well as a chance to visit
Santa’s grotto. Mulled wine and festive foods will
be on offer throughout the evening whilst you
wander around Stockbridge’s collection of one-off shops offering a wide range of
wonderful gifts. Then perhaps to finish the evening, why not visit one of the many
excellent eateries in Stockbridge. A perfect ending to a wonderful evening....
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testway walk
This 44-mile long-distance walking route takes
you from its dramatic start, high on the chalk downs
at Inkpen, to follow much of the course of the River
Test to Eling where its tidal waters flow into
Southampton Water. This is without doubt
Hampshire´s longest and finest chalk stream, world
famous for its superb trout fishing (not public use).
www. 3.hants.gov.uk
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where to visit
here are many other visitor attractions within easy-striking
distance of stockbridge and even more picturesque
villages around the area to explore. It has two churches and
like many of the beautiful villages in the Test Valley, these are
celebrated in a leaflet and book called The churches of Test
Valley. Also look out for the Test Valley Visitor guide available
from Tourist Information centres.
where to visit
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Mottisfont
Mottisfont, nr Romsey SO51 0LP
Tel: 01794 340 757
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houghton lodge
gardens
Houghton, Stockbridge SO20 6LQ
Tel: 01264 810 502
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longstock Park
nursery
Longstock, nr Stockbridge SO20 6EH
Tel: 01264 810 894
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the Museum of
army flying
Middle Wallop, Stockbridge SO20 8DY
Tel: 01264 784 421
longstock park nursery, part of the
leckford estate owned and managed
by John lewis partnership, lies within
hampshire's picturesque test valley. the
nursery is set in and around a brick and
flint walled garden, and is home to
national collections of buddleja and
clematis viticella and the gilchrist
collection of penstemons. our aim is
to supply a wide range of good quality,
often unusual, hardy plants. open
Monday-saturday 8.30am-4.30pm.
sunday 11am-5pm.
www.longstocknursery.co.uk
unstuffy. Family friendly. hands on;
historic aircraft and displays
celebrating 130 years of heroic flying
achievement. 2 flight simulators, rifle
ranges, 1940s house, play area, shop,
cinema, café. alongside working
airfield. plenty of free parking.
www.armyflying.com
at the heart of this tranquil rural estate
is Mottisfont, set in glorious grounds
alongside the fast-flowing river test.
there are many layers of history for the
visitor to explore, including the gothic
remains of the original 13th century
augustinian priory. in the mid 20th
century the final private owner, society
hostess and patron of the arts Maud
russell, used the abbey as a base for
her racy and intriguing life.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
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danebury vineyards
Danebury House, Nether Wallop SP20 6JX
Tel: 01264 781 851
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danebury iron age
hill fort
On A30, West of Stockbridge SO20 6LQ
picturesque gardens surrounding
the 18th century cottage orné
overlooking the river test and water
meadows.enjoy the peaceful walled
garden with espalier fruit trees,
beautiful herb garden, rose arches and
peony walk. visit the orchid house,
hydroponicum, the alpacas and watch
out for the steaming topiary dragon.
self-service refreshments in visitor
centre. open: 1st March-31st october
10am-5pm. wednesdays and tours of
the house are by appointment only.
admission: adults £5.00. children u14
Free. visits to the alpacas a further
£2.50. pre-booked groups welcome at
special rates.
www.houghtonlodge.co.uk
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sir harold hillier
gardens
Jermyns Lane, Ampfield, Romsey SO32 3QP
Tel: 01794 369 318
only 3 miles from stockbridge
following the a30 to salisbury,
danebury vineyards are located on the
paddocks of what was a famous 19th
century racehorse training yard. the
vineyards cover 7 acres (2.8ha) of
sheltered, south-facing fields on chalk
and flint-stone soil. our first vines
were planted in 1988 and today we
produce two single-grape still white
wines: Madeleine angevine and
schönburger, together with our
‘cossack’ vintage sparkling wine.
please note we are not open to the
public but you can visit our website
for details of our open days
throughout the year.
www.danebury.com
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longstock Park
water garden
Longstock, nr Stockbridge SO20 6JF
Tel: 01264 810 904
the seclusion of the garden and its
mixed habitats attract a variety of
wildlife. as well as water birds
including herons, moorhens and
kingfishers, there are many species
of freshwater fish - pike, roach, bream
golden orfe and four types of carp,
including Japanese koi carp. charity
open days 2pm - 5pm on the first
and third sunday april-september.
www.longstockpark.co.uk
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danebury iron age hill Fort is 2,500
years old. it is a nationally important
scheduled ancient Monument and also
a site of special scientific interest... it's
also a great place for kite flying!
danebury is 4km north west of
stockbridge. the site is open all day,
every day, free entry with ample free
parking, and toilets are open from april
to october. telephone to check for
occasional closures for essential works
or unforeseen emergencies.
www.3.hants.gov.uk
open all year, we offer 180 acres of
inspiration and discovery for all ages.
exciting children’s play features include
stunning tree house, flying carpet swing
and bamboo tunnels. visit snuffling
saddleback pigs in the woodlands.
beautiful themed landscapes. excellent
restaurant and tearooms, both serving
hot and cold lunches.
www.hilliergardens.org.uk
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Map of stockbridge
Map of stockbridge
where to visit
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longstock park nursery
(10 mins by car)
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longstock park water garden
(10 mins by car)
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the Museum of army Flying
(10 mins by car)
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danebury iron age hill Fort
(5 mins by car)
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Mottisfont (20 mins by car)
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danebury vineyards
(10 mins by car)
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houghton lodge gardens
(7 mins by car)
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sir harold hillier gardens
(20 mins by car)
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sean cooper sofas ltd
broughton crafts
the bakhtiyar gallery
the river dental cosmetic clinic
courcoux & courcoux
stockbridge gallery & Framing
lisa sansom interiors
the wykeham gallery
bergman & brown
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stokes
purbani restaurant
the greyhound
the Mayfly (6 mins by car)
Fox & hounds
(13 mins by car)
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black bean restaurant
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the peat spade inn
(4 mins by car)
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clos du Marquis
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where to stay
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yew tree barn
(6 mins by car)
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the grosvenor hotel
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