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Romsey (/ ˈ r ɒ m z i / ROM-zee) is a town in the Test Valley district of Hampshire, England.The town is situated 7 miles (11 km) northwest of Southampton, 11 miles (18 km) southwest of Winchester and 17 miles (27 km) southeast of Salisbury.It sits on the outskirts of the New Forest, just over 3 miles (4.8 km) northeast of its eastern edge.The population of Romsey was 14,768 at the 2011 census.
Covid-19 Information for Romsey - view here. One of Hampshire’s prettiest historic market towns, set on the banks of the River Test, and surrounded by some of England’s most beautiful countryside. Peaceful parks, canal and riverside walks weave through the town. Explore Romsey Abbey with its stunning arches and priceless treasures.
x. The ancient and prosperous market town of Romsey sits on the banks of the River Test, one of the finest trout and salmon rivers in Europe. Medieval streets cluster around the magnificent Norman Abbey which dominates the town and plays host to an extensive musical programme each year. The Abbey is the largest parish church in Hampshire and ...
10. Romsey Signal Box. 39. Speciality Museums. Romsey Signal Box is a building from around 1865 and a working museum which gives an insight into the life of a railway signalman and railway signalling in general. Visitors of all ages can get a …. 11. Holbury Lakes Trout Fishery. 8.
Pretty medieval streets surround Romsey Abbey, the largest parish church in the county and one of England’s finest examples of Norman architecture. The town started to grow in the first half of the 20th century, and is now a thriving market town bursting with shops , cafes and restaurants , and events .
A Norman Abbey dating from 907 AD. Romsey Abbey is the largest parish church in Hampshire and one of the most imposing churches in Southern England. The abbey can date it's origins back to 907AD, when King Edward the Elder (son of Alfred the Great) first settled nuns here. The first stone church and nunnery were built c.1000AD and was a place ...
It is home to a multitude of small independent retailers and its winding streets add to Romsey’s charm. The new Romsey Heritage and Visitor Centre, which combines the King John’s House and Tudor Cottage with a former Victorian gun shop, makes for an enjoyable visit. The 13th Century King John's House was once the centre of a medieval ...
Opening times: June - Sept, 1pm to 5.30pm, weekdays only (guided tours) Admission Charge. Location: Broadlands, Romsey, Hampshire SO51 9ZD - Tel: 01794 505080. Website: broadlandsestates.co.uk. A small market town in Hampshire made famous as the home of the 20th-century statesman and soldier Lord Mountbatten of Burma.
Romsey, town (parish), Test Valley district, administrative and historic county of Hampshire, southern England. It is situated 9 miles (14 km) northwest of Southampton on the River Test. The town is dominated by a massive Norman abbey, which replaced an earlier wooden church established for
Romsey is a picturesque market town of about 15,000 people (2011) in the Test Valley district of Hampshire, England.It sits on the outskirts of the New Forest, just over 3 miles (4.8 km) northeast of its eastern edge. It lies on the River Test, which is known for fly fishing, predominantly trout.
