Alderholt Mill
Old working mill, with stone ground flour. Teas available in lovely garden at weekends.
Open: Saturday & Sunday 2pm - 6pm and bank holidays
Milling demonstrations 3pm Easter - Sept.
Tel: 01425 653130
www.alderholtmill.co.uk
Augustus John
A statue near the Avon bridge commemorates Augustus John, the famous portrait artist who lived in the town from 1927 to 1961.
Avon Valley Way
A footpath running from Salisbury in the North to Christchurch on the coast, passing through Fordingbridge.
Blashford Lakes Wildlife Reserve, Nr. Ringwood Eight kilometres of footpaths. Great place for watching and learning about wildlife or just enjoy a gentle walk. Saturday 27th September 10.30-3.00 p.m. Fun for all the Family with Watery Wildlife
Branksome China Factory and Shop
Fine tableware, animal studies and gifts. Take a factory tour and discover how this unique china is made. A fascinating experience!
Tel: 01425 652010
Breamore House
and Countryside Museum Family home with splendid pictures, furniture and needlework. Maze and children's playground.
Open: April - August
Tel: 01425 653130( phone for opening times)
Breamore Flower Show Hulse Hall, Breamore - Saturday 15th August - Show opens 3 p.m. Contact 01725 513243
Fordingbridge Museum
A country town museum with a fascinating collection of artefacts "Life of Augustus John" exhibit and more.
Open: End of March to end of October - 11am to 4pm (Closed Sundays except bank holiday weekends)
Tel: 01425 655222
www.fordingbridgemuseum.co.uk
Fordingbridge Riverside Park
Paddling pool, skate park, children's playground and fishing. Fun for all the family.
Fishing in the Recreation Ground, Fordingbridge Day tickets can be purchased from the Fordingbridge Service Station on Southampton Road. This allows fishing in the Recreation Ground away from the children's play area. Members of the Ringwood & District Anglers Association also have permits to fish there.
Forest Edge Leisure Centre
Fitness centre offering gym membership, corporate membership, indoor heated pool, toning tables, solarium, sauna and Jacuzzi. Tel : 01425 651216 www.sandy-balls.co.uk
Heavy Horse Centre
Heavy Horse Farm Park. Horses, farm animals & snow dogs. Wagon./Tractor and Pony rides. Vintage Tractor driving. Interesting daily shows. Straw play barn, carts, pedal tractors, play area, cafe, picnic area and gift shop. Open 10 a.m. to 5 pm Easter to October Tel : 01202 824040 www.dorset-heavy-horse-centre.co.uk
Martin Down
National Nature Reserve. One of the largest area of chalk grassland in the country, supporting a wide variety of downland flowers, plus butterflies and birds, including the skylark.
Tel: 01980 620485
New Forest Water Park
Great family fun. Learn to waterski, wakeboard, or experience an inflatable banana ride. Clubhouse overlooking the lake. Booking advisable.
Open: April - November
Tel: 01425 656868 telephone for detailed opening times. www.newforestwaterpark.co.uk
Canoeing and kayaking. Drop in sessions. May to September - Call 07881 427697 for details. www.liquidlogistics.co.uk
Plum Tree Cottage, Sandleheath - have a look at the website for accommodation www.plumtreecott.co.uk
Rockbourne Roman Villa
The remains of the largest roman villa in the area, accompanied by a modern museum.
Open: Easter weekend - September incl.
Daily 10.30 to 18.00. Last admission 17.30
Tel: 01725 518541 for details of special events www.hants.gov.uk/museum/rockbourne
Sandle Cottage, Sandleheath- www.sandlecottage.com
Sandle Cottage Charity Garden Opening will be on Sunday, 12th July, Sunday 26th July and Sunday 2nd August 2009 from 1.30 p.m. until 5.30 p.m. Adults £3.00 Children free. Tea and homemade cakes will be served throughout the afternoon. Sandleheath Band will be playing on Sunday 12th July.
Sandy Balls Cycle Centre
Open all year for hire of quality mountain bikes, comfort bikes, trailers, children's bikes, tandems. Repairs and servicing by qualified mechanics. Spares, route information, ex rental sales. Tel: 01425 657707
Tempus at Sandy Balls
A mind and body therapy centre which offers guests and local residents the opportunity of unisex therapists, top to toe beauty treatments in stunning surroundings, with 3 dedicated rooms, tranquil lounge and nail bar. Tel: 01425 651222
The Wall Art Gallery (at the Visitor Information Centre)
A new exciting space for local and professional artists. A small gallery but showing art at affordable excellence. Monthly exhibitions from Easter to Autumn.
Town Walk
Featuring listed buildings and historic church. A leaflet is available from the Visitor Information Centre.
Why not go WHIPPET RACING?!
There is a Whippet Track at the Recreation Ground with an active Whippet Club who race dogs every Sunday and Wednesday night. All dog owners are very welcome - you don't have to own a whippet, they could be terriers or any other breed, if you would like to give them a run up the track.
If you'd like to have a go and join in the fun please contact Doreen Hopkins on 023924 86578 or doreen.m.hopkins@btopenworld.com
