Rural 9 - 13
9. The Churchillian Pub
Widley Walk, Portsdown Hill, Cosham, PO6 3LS
Telephone: 02392 371 803
www.churchillian.co.uk
Perched on Portsdown Hill overlooking Portsmouth and the Solent. Wonderful views both inland and out to sea. Spacious, simple interior with disabled facilities.
Adjacent to Fort Nelson and parks for walking and kite flying.
10. The Star Inn
East Tytherley Road, Lockerley, Romsey SO51 OLW
Telephone: 01794 340 225
www.starinn.co.uk
This traditional, beamed pub, not far from Romsey is adjacent to a cricket ground with a quirky outdoor garden complete with large chess set.
A relaxing lunch stop after a trip to Mottisfont Abbey or Hilliers Arboretum.
11. Selbourne Arms
Selborne, Hampshire GU34 3JR
Telephone: 01420 511 427
www.selbornearms.co.uk
Centre of the picturesque village boasting a pottery, little shops and Gilbert White’s House. Great local walks. Varied outdoor play area with wendy houses, wooden climbing frames and table football under cover and indoor chess sets.
Good children’s menu.
12. Hen and Chicken
Upper Froyle, Alton GU34 4JH
Telephone: 01420 22 115
www.henandchicken.co.uk
On the A31 from Alton to Guildford, a roadside pub convenient to meet friends or to stop on route to the Watercress Line or the coast! A wooden play area in the enclosed back garden will amuse the children.
Plenty of off road parking.
13. Bourne Valley Inn
St. Mary Bourne, nr. Andover, Hampshire SP11 6BT
Telephone: 01264 738 361
www.bournevalleyinn.com
Very rural location with accommodation. Look out for the impressive viaduct and the
watercress beds in the natural stream running though it, not fenced off. Calm and spacious rural setting. Has children’s menu.
Not far to Finkley Down Farm.
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