Southern England Historic Attractions Guide

Historic Wiltshire, Hampshire, West Sussex, Isle of Wight

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Find historic places to visit and stay in southern England. Explore the ancient sites of Wiltshire, follow in the footsteps of Alfred, Lord Tennyson and Queen Victoria on the Isle of Wight, and enjoy glorious medieval cathedrals in Salisbury and Winchester. From Stourhead Garden to some of the great stately homes of England, history is never far away.

Major Historic Attractions

Top Heritage-Rated

Avebury Stone Circle Heritage Rating
Silbury Hill
Stonehenge
Salisbury Cathedral
Winchester Cathedral

Castles
Winchester Castle

Cathedrals
Chichester
Salisbury
Winchester

Historic Houses
Arundel Castle
Broadlands
Goodwood
Highclere Castle
Longleat
Osborne House
Parham
Petworth House
Stratfield Saye
Wilton House

Gardens
Exbury Gardens
Hillier Garden & Arboretum
Mottisfont Abbey
Stourhead
Ventnor Botanic Garden
West Dean

Manors
Old Wardour

Ancient Ruins
Avebury
Silbury Hill
Stonehenge
Woodhenge

Museums
Weald & Downland Open Air Museum

Roman Sites
Bignor Roman Villa
Fishbourne Palace

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Derbyshire
Leicestershire
Lincolnshire
Nottinghamshire

Featured Attraction

Nether Wallop, St Andrew's Church - Nether Wallop, Hampshire, England

St Andrew's is a late Saxon church boasting the only known example of Saxon wall-paintings in existence. The painting shows Christ in Majesty and was painted around AD 1020. There are also medieval wall paintings, including a depiction of St George killing a dragon. ... more

Featured Historic Hotel

City Lodge
Welcome to great value hotel accommodation in Salisbury City CentreCitylodge Salisbury occupies a 15th century Merchant House with a wealth of beams, features and history. The lodge has 23 newly refurbished bedrooms, all featuring en suite bathrooms with bath and power shower. The lodge is completely non-smoking.All rooms have flat … more >>

Accommodation Rating: 3*G
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Stay From: £31.50

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Isle of Wight
West Sussex
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Editor's picks - Top 5 reasons to visit South Central England

1. Stourhead garden at any time of year
2. Salisbury Cathedral, and Salisbury in general
3. Weald & Downland Museum
4. Ponies in the New Forest
5. Walking on the Isle of Wight

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Featured Historic Hotel

The Crown at Playhatch
Reading, Berkshire

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A charming 16th century Country Inn with an excellent restaurant and luxurious modern accommodation. Set in the picturesque hamlet of Playhatch, nestled between the Thames and the Chilterns area of outstanding natural beauty, yet conveniently close to Reading, Henley-on-Thames and Maidenhead with high-speed rail links to London, the West and … more >>

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HISTORY CORNER

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British History Quiz

This 13th century Franciscan monk and scholar taught at Oxford and Paris, and is famous for his research into optics

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This Day in British History

24 January, 1328

Edward III marries Philippa of Hainault

Edward's sister Joan would soon marry David, son of Rober the Bruce

Monarch Mayhem

Defeated Robert, Duke of Normandy, at the Battle of Avranches

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