Discover H THERE’S PLENTY ON OFFER IN NORTH HAMPSHIRE Hampshire is a large county, it will take you a few visits or a very long visit to really appreciate all there is on offer. So, if you’re tackling Hampshire one area at a time, here are some great things to do in North Hampshire. Discover where the world’s supply of Bombay Sapphire Gin begins its journey from the Bombay Sapphire Distillery at Laverstoke Mill in Whitchurch. You don’t need to be a gin-lover to appreciate the interesting history and picturesque surroundings at the distillery, of course if you do appreciate gin this will be a little piece of heaven! Not far from Bombay Sapphire you’ll find the Whitchurch Silk Mill. This Georgian water mill still weaves silk using 19th century machinery. A real insight into industrial history all set next to the peaceful River Test. Undergoing some lottery funded refurbishment, the mill is due to re-open its doors in August 2018.
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If you’re looking for a more fast-paced day out in North Hampshire, then you’ll want to head to Thruxton Motorsports Centre. From Porsche Cayman’s to Lamborghini Huracans, Thruxton is a sport-car-lovers dream and a fun day out! Whether you head to one of their special events like Truck Racing, or have a go yourself on one of their experience days, you’ll definitely get your thrill fix! For family days out in North Hampshire then The Hawk Conservancy Trust is a must! From tiny Pygmy Owls to the impressive Steller’s Sea Eagles, birds of prey and plenty of extra activities, there’s something to keep the whole family entertained. You’ll find plenty of Heritage and Culture in North Hampshire. From the historical ruins of the largest private house in Tudor England at Basing House, to 100 years of British Army in the air history at the Museum of Army Flying. You can even walk through the ages and explore what life was like for Hampshire people in the past at Milestones Museum of Living History.
Gilbert White & the Oates Collections tells the stories of three great explorers of the natural world. Gilbert White(1720-1793) was an eighteenth century writer and naturalist who changed our way of looking at the natural world around us. His home in Selborne is now a museum that celebrates natural world, with beautiful grounds and fascinating galleries.
