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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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