Things to do in Andover, Hampshire
Andover in Hampshire is situated on the River Anton, 13 miles northwest of Winchester it has just over 52,000 residents.
Andover is in a prime location with the well-trod Harrow Way passing just north of the town.
Present Day Andover
At one time Andover even had its own canal which ran from Andover down to Redbridge and many local smuggling tales are based on the canal and its barge traffic.
Since 1961 the town's industry has boomed, making it a good place to live, work and play.
The Ministry of Defence at Andover provides employment for many at the local RAF base.
The town centre also has a host of old pubs and restaurants offering a range of dining options.
The Chantry Shopping Centre is a vibrant place to visit.
Things to Do in Andover
With its centuries-old history, Andover had some interesting museums, such as Andover Museum and The Museum of the Iron Age.
Whitchurch Silk Museum is a restored working watermill from the Victorian era and crafters will appreciate the Fairground Craft and Design Centre which keeps alive local crafts.
The Andover Museum is a more traditional attraction with artefacts covering archaeology, natural history and the development of Andover over the centuries.
Many of the primitive tools and artefacts in the collection come from excavations at the Danebury Hill Fort.
Andover is an ideal base for those who enjoy outdoor pursuits.
Those who enjoy birdwatching will be fascinated with the Hawk Conservancy within the "Valley of Eagles".
Beacon Hill is also worth the effort of climbing. At the top is Burghclere, an old hillfort in near perfect condition.
The Arts are well represented in Andover with cinemas, theatres, a conference and arts centre with a lively calendar of events.
One of Andover's main claims to fame is that it features in Agatha Christie's thriller The ABC Murders, A being for Andover.
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Days Out in Andover
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Finkley Down Farm Park (3 Miles)*
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Hawk Conservancy Trust (3 Miles)*
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Highclere Castle (11 Miles)*
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Mottisfont Abbey Garden, House and Estate (11 Miles)*
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Winchester Cathedral (12 Miles)*
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Winchester City Mill & Shop (12 Miles)*
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Stonehenge (14 Miles)*
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Broadlands (15 Miles)*
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Newbury Racecourse (15 Miles)*
Places to Visit near Andover
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Kings Somborne (9 Miles)*
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Figheldean (13 Miles)*
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Enborne (13 Miles)*
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Winchester (14 Miles)*
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Chilton Foliat (15 Miles)*
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Eastleigh (15 Miles)*
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Rushall (15 Miles)*
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Newbury (15 Miles)*
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Salisbury (16 Miles)*
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Basingstoke (17 Miles)*
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