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Attractions near Fareham
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Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
(5 Miles)*
No visit to Southern England is complete without a great day out at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. |
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Mary Rose Exhibition
(5 Miles)*
During action in 1545, Henry VIII's favourite warship, the Mary Rose, sank in the Solent with over 400 men on board. 437 years later, the world held its breath as she was finally recovered. |
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Portsmouth City Museum & Records
(5 Miles)*
Stroll through a 17th century Stuart bedroom, a 19th century Dockworker's kitchen, an art deco dining room and a 1950's living room. |
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D-Day Museum & Overlord Embroidery
(6 Miles)*
D-Day was the turning point of the Second World War. Allied troops landed in occupied France as the first stage towards the defeat of the Nazi regime in Germany. |
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Southsea Castle
(6 Miles)*
Southsea Castle was built by Henry VIII between 1544 and 1545 to protect Portsmouth against possible French invasion. Its revolutionary design provided for the most efficient use of guns in attack or defence. |
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Royal Marines Museum
(7 Miles)*
The Royal Marines Museum, winner of Tourism South East's 2008 "Best Small Visitor Attraction of the Year" award, is in what was one of the most stately Officers' Messes in England. |
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Itchen Valley Country Park
(9 Miles)*
With 440 acres of woodland and meadows adjoining the River Itchen to explore, the Park is an ideal place for a family day out. |
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Staunton Country Park
(9 Miles)*
At Staunton Country Park there is something for all the family, including farm, follies and fabulous glasshouses. |
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Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway
(10 Miles)*
A visit to Exbury is unforgettable. Created by Lionel de Rothschild in the 1920s, the Gardens are a stunning vision of his inspiration, offering 200 acres of natural beauty and horticultural variety. |
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Southampton Maritime Museum
(10 Miles)*
The Wool House was built as a warehouse for the medieval wool trade. Now it is a museum telling the story of the port of Southampton. |
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Tudor House Museum
(10 Miles)*
The Tudor House was built in 1495. Over the centuries it has been a family home and an artist's studio, and housed businesses including a dye-house and a bookbinder. |
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Marwell Wildlife
(10 Miles)*
Marwell Wildlife is a registered charity dedicated to the conservation of wildlife and natural habitats both locally and internationally. |
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Lakeside Country Park
(10 Miles)*
Lakeside Country Park is 60 acres of lakes, wet meadow and woodland situated between Eastleigh and Southampton. |
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Eastleigh Lakeside Steam Railway
(10 Miles)*
Eastleigh Lakeside Railway started running in the summer of 1992 on a short and temporary track at Lakeside Country Park. The park is owned by Eastleigh Borough Council and the lakes were created from gravel workings when the M27 was built nearby. |
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Bucklers Hard Maritime Museum
(11 Miles)*
Buckler's Hard is a picturesque 18th century village on the banks of the Beaulieu River in the heart of the New Forest. Historically, it is famed as the place where some of the ships of Nelson's fleet were built. |
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