Weekend Meet, Hare Farm
July 31 @ 12:00 - August 2 @ 15:00 £14.00 PUN
Hare Farm, Hare Lane, Twyford, Winchester, Hampshire SO21 1FR
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🌳 Local Outdoor & Nature Activities
🚶 Walks & Countryside
Off-lead walks from Hare Farm – The lane next to Hare Farm gives access to extensive open countryside ideal for dog walking or peaceful strolls.
Clarendon Way – A scenic 26-mile recreational trail from Winchester through beautiful countryside — great for hiking or long walks.
St. Catherine's Hill – Nature reserve and historic Iron Age hillfort with excellent views and wildlife. Great for walking and picnics.
Winnall Moors Nature Reserve – Peaceful riverside nature reserve with boardwalks and birdwatching.
Keats' Walk – A pleasant scenic walking trail in Winchester.
🏛️ Key Sights & Museums
Winchester Cathedral – One of the UK’s largest and most beautiful medieval cathedrals.
The Great Hall – Historic hall often linked with King Arthur legends.
Winchester City Museum – Local history with engaging exhibits.
Winchester's Military Museums – A group of military museums in historic barracks.
The Rifleman's Museum – Part of the military collection, great for history buffs.
Westgate Museum – Fortress gateway with historical displays.
🏰 Other Historic Spots
Wolvesey Castle (Old Bishop's Palace) – Ruins of a medieval palace with lovely grounds.
King Alfred the Great Statue & Buttercross Monument – Iconic historical features around Winchester’s city centre.
The Weirs Gate – Historic gateway to serene riverside walks.
🧠 Fun & Family Friendly
Winchester Science Centre & Planetarium – Hands-on science exhibits and planetarium shows — ideal with kids or curious adults.
Marwell Zoo – A popular zoo with hundreds of species, play areas, and seasonal events (a short drive away).
The River Itchen & Itchen Way – Scenic river walks perfect for a relaxed afternoon.
🍷 Vineyard & Countryside Nearby
Stanlake Park Wine Estate (near Twyford) – Vineyard tours and wine tasting just outside Twyford village (well-reviewed local winery).
Loddon Nature Reserve – Peaceful reserve for walks and wildlife watching if you head slightly north towards Twyford centre.
🏙️ Tips for Visiting
🕰️ Winchester city centre has lots of independent shops, cafés, and restaurants — great for combining sightseeing with lunch or coffee.
👟 Bring walking shoes if you’re exploring hills or long trails like St Catherine’s Hill or Clarendon Way.
🚗 Many attractions are a short drive (10–20 minutes) from Hare Farm — it’s a great base for countryside walks and historic Winchester trips.
Your Stewards are:- TBC
Own Sanitation Essential, Chemical disposal and fresh water onsite, no electric hook ups, take your waste home.
For any other information on any of our sites please contact Alan Hoskins 07774 443661 or email sites@solentdaccc.co.uk