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

Lakeside Country Park (1 Mile)*
Lakeside Country Park is 60 acres of lakes, wet meadow and woodland situated between Eastleigh and Southampton.
Itchen Valley Country Park (1 Mile)*
With 440 acres of woodland and meadows adjoining the River Itchen to explore, the Park is an ideal place for a family day out.
Eastleigh Lakeside Steam Railway (2 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.
Eastleigh Museum (2 Miles)*
Take a tour through Eastleigh's past and discover what life was like in the 1930s with our recreation of a local engine driver's family home.
Tudor House Museum (3 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.
Southampton Maritime Museum (3 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.
Longdown Activity Farm (5 Miles)*
Longdown Activity Farm is perfect for a family day out. The daily timetable is packed with activities, which run throughout the day.
Marwell Wildlife (6 Miles)*
Marwell Wildlife is a registered charity dedicated to the conservation of wildlife and natural habitats both locally and internationally.
Broadlands (6 Miles)*
Broadlands is to undergo major remedial work over the next two years and of necessity this means that the House and Mountbatten Exhibition will be closed to the public until 2012.
Beaulieu (8 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.
Winchester Cathedral (9 Miles)*
Winchester Cathedral has its origins in the 7th century when a Christian Church was first built on this site. Since then the Cathedral has played a fundamental part in the life of this ancient City and a role in the history of our nation.
Winchester City Mill & Shop (9 Miles)*
Positioned over the River Itchen the mill was rebuilt in 1744 using materials dating back to the 15th century. There is a delightful island garden and an impressive millrace and restored waterwheel.
Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway (9 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.
Bucklers Hard Maritime Museum (9 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
Mottisfont Abbey Garden, House and Estate (10 Miles)*
This 12th-century Augustinian priory was converted into a private house after the Dissolution and still retains the spring or "font" from which its name is derived. The abbey contains a drawing-room decorated by Rex Whistler.
Furzey Gardens (11 Miles)*
These informal gardens were first planted in 1922 and are renowned for their all year round beauty.
Hinton Ampner Garden (12 Miles)*
Hinton Ampner is one of the great gardens of the 20th-century. It is a masterpiece of design by Ralph Dutton, 8th and last Lord Sherborne, uniting a formal layout with varied and informal plantings in pastel shades.
Osborne House (13 Miles)*
Osborne House, Queen Victoria's family home, is one of the most popular tourist attractions on the Isle of Wight.
St Barbe Museum & Art Gallery (14 Miles)*
The St Barbe Museum tells the story of the area between the New Forest and the Solent.
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard (14 Miles)*
No visit to Southern England is complete without a great day out at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
Mary Rose Museum (14 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 City Museum & Records (15 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.
D-Day Museum & Overlord Embroidery (16 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.
Southsea Castle (16 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.
Newport Roman Villa (16 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.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.



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