You are here:  Towns -> Towns in Hampshire -> Hartley Wintney

Hartley Wintney Tourist Information


Situated in the county of Hampshire, Hartley Wintney is a large village on the River Hart. It is located between Basingstoke and Camberley and is close to the M3, making it very accessible for commuters.

The estimated population of the village is currently over 5,000. It has grown from the 1139 people shown in 1831 records.

Hartley Wintney was part of Earl Harold's estate prior to the Norman Conquest and developed as a typical Mediaeval village around a Priory, the Manor Barn and the church. King John rode through the village en route to sign the Magna Carta at Runnymede and it was a royal deer park for over 600 years.

Elvethan Hall, now a hotel, was the home of Jane Seymour's family. She was Henry VIII's third wife and died after giving birth to Henry's only male heir, Edward. Elizabeth I was later entertained at Elvethan Hall by Jane's father and nephew.

The original 13th century Parish church is St Mary's Church. It is no longer in use but has a large churchyard with some interesting headstones and good wall paintings inside.

The current Parish Church of St John overlooks the village green and is surrounded by Mildmay oak trees. These were planted in 1807 by Lady St John Mildmay in response to an appeal from the Admiralty to plant more oaks to provide wood for future naval ships. These fortunately were spared, thanks to the modern progress in shipbuilding.


Present Day Hartley Wintney

Hartley Wintney has a broad main street which is lined with local shops and businesses. The village has several antique shops which add to the charm of this historic village. There are two old and historic pubs in the village: the Phoenix Inn and The Lamb.

The Victoria Hall was built in 1897 by architect Thomas Edward Collcutt and opened by Lady Calthorpe a year later as part of the Silver Jubilee celebrations of Queen Victoria. Its recent restoration and extension won it the Hart Design Award in 2002.

The picturesque village duck pond on the village green is overlooked by a thatched duck house.

The village cricket club is the oldest in Hampshire and the game is played on the cricket green behind the shops, which once served the horse-drawn coaches. The pitch itself is the oldest continuously played cricket pitch in the world, founded in 1770. It is worth a detour to see, as it has another lovely duck pond and a neighbouring Dutch-gabled farmhouse which make a pretty sight.

Hartley Wintney is served by the nearby railway station at Winchfield, about 1.6 miles (2.6km) away. There are also regular buses to Basingstoke and Camberley.


Things to do in Hartley Wintney

The area around Hartley Wintney is popular for country walks as there are many footpaths in the area.

West Green House in Hartley Wintney is managed on a lease by The National Trust. It is well worth visiting to see the magnificent gardens which are among the Top 50 Gardens in Britain.

It was formerly the home of Lt. General Henry “Hangman” Hawley, infamous for his brutal treatment of the Scots at the Battle of Culloden. He is buried in the family vault in St Mary's Church.

Other famous residents of Hartley Wintney are cricketers Thomas Howard, William Lowe and Claude Myburgh, along with politician Sir Benjamin Rudyerd. Field Marshal Alan Brooke lived in the village until his death in 1963.

 

Images of Hartley Wintney
The Cricket Club ©  © Trever Saunders
Duck Pond  © Trever Saunders
Hartley Wintney's Church  © Trever Saunders
The Waggon and Horses  © Trever Saunders
The Cricketers  © Trever Saunders
The Lamb Hotel  © Trever Saunders
Directions
Show map of Hartley Wintney...


Attractions near Hartley Wintney
Wellington Country Park (5 Miles)*
Set in 350 acres of beautiful parklands off the A33 between Basingstoke and Reading, on the Hampshire Berkshire border,with easy access from both the M3 and M4, Wellington Country Park offers a safe, open air, fun filled venue for all the family.
Aldershot Military Museum (6 Miles)*
Welcome to Aldershot Military Museum & Rushmoor Local History Gallery housed in the only surviving brick-built barrack blocks left in Aldershot. Built in 1894, these bungalow-type buildings once covered the whole of North Camp.
New Ashgate Gallery (7 Miles)*
New Ashgate Gallery exhibits and sells contemporary fine art and craft in a beautiful grade II listed building in the heart of Farnham.
more attractions in Hartley Wintney and things to do in Hartley Wintney ...
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

What's near Hartley Wintney

Attractions:
  Wellington Country Park  5 Miles
  Aldershot Military Museum  6 Miles
  New Ashgate Gallery  7 Miles
more attractions in Hartley Wintney...
 
Towns:
  Winchfield  2 Miles
  Blackbushe  2 Miles
  Fleet  2 Miles
more towns near Hartley Wintney...
 
Estate Agents:
  Carson and Co  1 Mile
  Haart  2 Miles
  Mann and Co Thames Valley East  2 Miles
Hotels:
  The Elvetham Hotel  <1 Mile
  Days Inn Fleet  1 Mile
  Lismoyne Hotel  2 Miles
more hotels in Hartley Wintney area...
 
Bed and Breakfast:
  Tinkers Furze  2 Miles
  Squirrels Leap  2 Miles
  Little Cottage  2 Miles
more bed and breakfasts near Hartley Wintney...
 
Self Catering:
  Squirrels Leap  2 Miles
  Farnham Flat  7 Miles
  Spinney House  10 Miles
more self catering near Hartley Wintney...
 
Campsites:
  Wellington Country Park  5 Miles
  Hurley Riverside Park  17 Miles
  Laleham Camping Club  18 Miles
TIC: Aldershot Tourist Information Centre     Tel: 01252 320968  6 Miles



Sponsored Links


Towns near Hartley Wintney
Winchfield Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
The small village of Winchfield is in southeast Hampshire, eight miles east of Basingstoke.
Blackbushe Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
Fleet Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
Fleet is a dramatically growing town in the borough of Hart. It's held to be one of the best place in the country to live for quality of life, amenities and services.
more towns near Hartley Wintney...
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

Hotels near Hartley Wintney
Days Inn Fleet (1 Mile)*
The Days Inn Fleet is a friendly and affordable 3 star hotel which is surrounded by the fantastic Hampshire countryside
Lismoyne Hotel (2 Miles)*
The Lismoyne Hotel is an elegant country house set amidst 2 acres of secluded gardens and woodland in the town of Fleet and offers recently refurbished, luxurious accommodation with first class modern facilities.
De Vere Venues Warbrook Grange (3 Miles)*
The De Vere Venues Warbrook Grange sits within 130 acres of stunning park and woodlands on the Hampshire/Berkshire border.
more Hartley Wintney hotels (and nearby)...
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

Self Catering near Hartley Wintney
The Lodge, Standford Grange (13 Miles)*
A beautifully appointed very large luxury stone lodge privately set in park-like grounds of a period Manor house, with country views, newly built but to a classical design with a very high quality specification interior.
The Barn (14 Miles)*
The Barn at Barford Farm House is located in the village of Medstead on the north west boundary of the South Downs.
Your property could be here
Advertising your self catering property or holiday cottage on AboutBritain.com will get you noticed by thousands of potential guests every day.
more self catering near Hartley Wintney ...
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

Popular Pages

     National Trust | Estate Agents     

 Copyright © 1999-2012 Excelsior Information Systems Limited. All rights reserved.
Press Room  Terms of Use  Privacy  Link to Us  Index  Site Map