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Nightingale’s Burial Place
Florence Nightingale’s
burial place is at St Margaret’s, East Wellow,
five miles South West of Romsey. She requested in her
will that only her initials, F.N. and the date of her
birth and death should be put on her memorial.
Distance from Lymington - 14
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 Broadlands
Home of the late Lord Mountbatten. An
elegant mid-Georgian mansion set in beautifully landscaped grounds
(designed by Capability Brown) by the banks of the river Test.
There is a delightful walled garden.
26 June to 2 September 2008,
Monday to Friday 1pm to 5.30pm
Distance from Lymington - 15 miles map (Romsey) |
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 Mottisfont
Abbey (National Trust)
A former medieval priory
set alongside the River Test. Walled gardens, including
the National Collection of Old-fashioned Roses
and a room painted by Whistler, which was the artist's
last work.
1 March to 30 Oct 2008, daily
except Friday (some dates open on Fri, check website)
Distance from Lymington
- 19 miles map (4
miles north of Romsey)
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 Southampton
City Art Gallery
Exhibitions and displays
range from ancient culture to the cutting-edge, spanning
six centuries of European art history (Admission
free).
Tues-Sat 10.00am
to 5.00pm, Sun 1.00pm
to 4.00pm
Distance from Lymington - 15 miles map (Civic
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 Solent
Sky
This area of the country
was arguably the most important area in the world
for experimental work on aircraft. The Museum tells
the story of 26 aircraft companies, the largest
flying boat operation in the world and in particular
the legendary Spitfire.
Daily 10am to 5pm, Sundays
12pm - 5pm
Distance from Lymington - 16
miles map (Albert
Road South, Southampton)
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 Manor
Farm Country Park
A working farm of a bygone
age set in a scenic landscape of farmland and ancient
woodland on the banks of the River Hamble.
16 March to 2 Nov, daily
10am to 5pm (Sundays 4pm)
Distance from Lymington - 20 miles map (Bursledon,
just off M27 at junction 8) |
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 Jane
Austen's House
The house at Chawton is where
she spent the last eight years of her life and where
she did the majority of her mature writing. The 17th
century house retains the charm of a village home and
tells the story of Jane and her family.
Daily 10am to 5pm (out
of season 10.30am to 4.30pm) Jan-Feb weekends only
Distance from Lymington - 40 miles map (this
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 Marwell
Zoological Park
The 100-acre zoo is a
registered charity has a reputation for its dedicated
conservation work of wildlife and natural habitats.
Daily 10am to 6pm
Distance from Lymington - 25
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