Adrenaline Pumping

ADRENALINE FUELLED LEISURE BREAKS

It’s not all slow and steady in Test Valley. An idyllic place to relax but also the perfect spot for some fast-paced fun! You’ll find a whole host of activities and attractions on offer to get the adrenaline pumping and leave you feeling alive!

If you’re a bit of a thrill-seeker you will love the famous motor racing circuit at Thruxton – the fastest race track in the UK. With the latest supercars and racing cars, a driving experience at Thruxton is a unique and memorable day out for any petrol head. Prefer two-wheels? With so many cycle routes around Test Valley, it’s a great way to get the heart pumping while exploring the area. Luckily there are also plenty of cafes and pub stops on route to help you replenish yourself! If it’s a family challenge you’re looking for head to Golden Gecko Climbing, where the term “climbing the walls” has a much more fun-filled meaning! This indoor climbing centre in Romsey offers climbing challenges for those new to the sport and the more experienced. How about a bit of healthy family competition with Andover’s Riverside Bowl or a fun swim at Andover’s new Leisure Centre and Romsey Rapids Sports Complex. The family will love making a splash! If cycling’s your thing take advantage of the many routes on offer for cyclists of all levels of ability and interest – from flat and leisurely rides along a disused railway line to more energetic and hilly mountain biking. Try road cycling around some of Hampshire’s most picturesque villages such as Wherwell, Chilbolton, Longstock and Longparish. Here you’ll find thatched cottages, welcoming country pubs and pretty bridges criss-crossing the River Test. Or there’s a lovely 30 mile circular ride starting in Whitchurch, home to the oldest silk mill in the UK. This route heads along the banks of the River Test and through Leckford, part of the John Lewis Estate, the pretty market town of Stockbridge, passing Houghton Lodge Gardens and various picturesque villages. For more information visit: https://www.visit-hampshire.co.uk/

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ANDOVER MUSEUM

AND MUSEUM OF THE IRON AGE

Admission FREE

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Located in one of Romsey’s oldest thoroughfares, the Visitor Information Centre has a wide range of information to help you enjoy your stay in Test Valley. Talk to the friendly staff and pick up literature:

A taste of Test Valley Literary Test Valley Test Valley Vineyards Get out and Walk Stockbridge Pocket Guide Andover Heritage Trail Romsey Heritage Trail Parish Churches of Test Valley Sprat and Winkle Line.

Location:13 Church Street, Romsey, SO51 8BT Tel: 01794 512987 Email: romseytic@testvalley.gov.uk