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Hampshire

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Hampshire

Hampshire is a lovely county in South East England. It is next to Berkshire to the north, Surrey and West Sussex to the east, and Dorset to the west. The Isle of Wight is just across the water called the Solent.

The biggest towns are Southampton and Portsmouth. Both are important places for jobs and for visitors. Other towns you might hear about are Basingstoke, Andover, and Winchester. Winchester is very old and has a beautiful cathedral.

Hampshire has beautiful countryside with rolling hills and special places like the New Forest. The New Forest is home to ponies, deer, and many birds. There are also rivers such as the Loddon, Wey, Itchen, and Test where people like to fish and walk.

Long ago, people have lived in Hampshire since the end of the last Ice Age. During Roman Britain, the main town was called Venta Belgarum, which is now Winchester. Over time, ports like Southampton grew because of trade with the European mainland.

Hampshire is famous for its history, beautiful landscapes, and important towns. It is a place where old stories and new adventures come together.

Images

Pigs roaming freely in the beautiful New Forest area of Hampshire.
Historical plaque marking the route of an ancient Roman road.
Historical map from 1576 showing the county of Hampshire, created by cartographer Christopher Saxton. Features handwritten notes in the margins.
A wild boar at the New Forest Otter, Owl and Wildlife Park in England.
Winchester Castle in Hampshire, featuring historic buildings and a fountain.
A historic railway scene featuring train engines and passenger units at Eastleigh railway works in England.
The Azamara Quest cruise ship docked in Southampton Docks.
A vintage steam tractor on display at the Milestones Museum, showing the history of industrial machinery.
The Pavilion at a cricket stadium, flanked by seating areas before a match between England and Australia.
The west end of Winchester Cathedral, a beautiful historic church in England.
An aerial view of Portchester Castle in Hampshire, taken in 1938.
A view of the M3 motorway near Basingstoke, heading toward London.

Related articles

South East England
Berkshire
Dorset
Isle of Wight
Southampton
Portsmouth

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