Attractions in Freshwater & Things to Do in Freshwater
(and nearby)

Mottistone Manor Garden (4 Miles)*
Mottistone Manor features a garden noted for its colourful herbaceous borders, grassy terraces planted with fruit trees and sea views.
St Barbe Museum & Art Gallery (6 Miles)*
The St Barbe Museum tells the story of the area between the New Forest and the Solent.
Carisbrooke Castle (9 Miles)*
Famous for its donkeys and as a royal prison to Charles I and now the location of the stunning new Edwardian-style Princess Beatrice Garden.
Newport Roman Villa (10 Miles)*
The Villa was discovered in 1926 when an owner of a nearby house sank foundations for a garage. Subsequent excavations revealed extensive remains of a late Romano-British farmhouse built around 280 AD.
Bucklers Hard Maritime Museum (10 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 Nelson's fleet were built for Trafalgar
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.
Blackgang Chine (10 Miles)*
Set in over 40 acres of spectacular cliff-top gardens - you will find a magical mix of fantasy, legend and heritage. From a Pirate Ship to a Smugglers Cave, a Wild West Town and a Land full of Dinosaurs, Troublesome Goblins and Fairyland Folk.
Beaulieu (11 Miles)*
A unique day out in the heart of the New Forest. The list of things to see is as varied as its history which beckons you from across the centuries.
Robin Hill Adventure Park (12 Miles)*
88 acres of fun for everyone - a complete day out for all the family.
Osborne House (12 Miles)*
Osborne House, Queen Victoria's family home, is one of the most popular tourist attractions on the Isle of Wight.
Ventnor Heritage Museum (14 Miles)*
Apart from the exhibition hall, we also have an extensive archive section with many hundreds of items referring to Ventnor and the surrounding area. Research enquiries are welcomed.
Longdown Activity Farm (15 Miles)*
Longdown Activity Farm is perfect for a family day out. The daily timetable is packed with activities, which run throughout the day.
Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum (15 Miles)*
Today the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum is open to the public, including a wide range of schools, adult education, disabled people and community groups offering many activities and workshops.
Southampton Maritime Museum (16 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.
Furzey Gardens (16 Miles)*
These informal gardens were first planted in 1922 and are renowned for their all year round beauty.
Tudor House Museum (16 Miles)*
Tudor House Museum re-opens in summer 2011.Tudor House is arguably Southampton's most important historic building, encompassing over 500 years of history on one site.
Avon Heath Country Park (17 Miles)*
The large areas of heathland are scattered with trees, while purple banks of flowering heather provide a stunning sight in the summer. You may also be lucky enough to see some of the rare birds.
Compton Acres (17 Miles)*
Compton Acres invites you to escape to a different world. Twelve individual gardens in one, set in ten acres with spectacular views over Poole Harbour, Brownsea Island and the Purbeck Hills.
Bembridge Windmill (18 Miles)*
Built around 1700, Bembridge Windmill is the only surviving windmill on the island and has much of its original machinery intact.
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve (18 Miles)*
Studland Bay is a stunningly beautiful stretch of Dorset coastline near Swanage, part of which is owned by the National Trust.
Knoll Gardens (19 Miles)*
Hidden away in a quiet corner of east Dorset is the garden of internationally acclaimed plantsman Neil Lucas.Strolling around this secluded four-acre garden you'll discover rare and unusual trees and shrubs
Swanage Railway (19 Miles)*
The award-winning Swanage Railway currently operates on the six miles of track between Swanage and Norden, through the beautiful Isle of Purbeck, passing the magnificent ruins of Corfe Castle.
Brownsea Island (19 Miles)*
As an island nation we have a special fascination with islands and Brownsea Island is no exception.
Mary Rose Museum (20 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.
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard (20 Miles)*
No visit to Southern England is complete without a great day out at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.



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