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Beyond the City

England's ancient capital has plenty to keep its visitors amused but the city is only half the story. Winchester is the gateway to the South Downs, and the surrounding countryside - rural Hampshire at its very best - is dotted with picturesque market towns and villages. And wherever you go, you will find country pubs and cosy tea rooms to fuel your exploration.

• Alresford
• Bishop's Waltham
• Cheriton
• Twyford and Shawford
• Wickham
• Hambledon
• Swanmore

You can plan your voyage of discovery the easy way with the help of a leaflet called The Winchester Watercress Tour, available from the Tourist Information Centre for £1, or order a copy here.

Travel a little further in Hampshire and you will discover ancient forests, rolling green hills, modern cities as well as the Solent coastline, the premier destination for sailing in the UK.