{"id":22,"date":"2026-09-30T17:07:53","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T17:07:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/no8bankst.co.uk\/?page_id=22"},"modified":"2026-10-21T12:45:33","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T12:45:33","slug":"22-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/no8bankst.co.uk\/?page_id=22","title":{"rendered":"Where to visit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style data-wp-block-html=\"css\">\n.no8{--cream:#f6f2e9;--ink:#263a3a;--sage:#e2e6da;--line:#c8cbbb;background:var(--cream);color:var(--ink);font:16px\/1.7 Arial,sans-serif;width:100%;overflow:hidden;text-align:left}.no8 *{box-sizing:border-box}.no8 a{color:inherit}.no8 h1,.no8 h2,.no8 h3,.no8 p{margin:0}.no8 h1,.no8 h2,.no8 h3{font-family:Georgia,serif;font-weight:400;color:var(--ink)}.no8 .wrap{max-width:1180px;margin:auto;padding:0 42px}.no8 .nav{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;padding-top:24px;padding-bottom:24px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);gap:20px}.no8 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18px;font-size:13px}}<\/style><nav aria-label=\"Cottage navigation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/no8bankst.co.uk\/\">Home<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/no8bankst.co.uk\/?page_id=14\">About the cottage<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/no8bankst.co.uk\/?page_id=22\">Where to visit<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/no8bankst.co.uk\/?page_id=19#parking\">Location &amp; Parking<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/no8bankst.co.uk\/?page_id=82\">Our cottage story<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/no8bankst.co.uk\/?page_id=43\">Contact &amp; Bookings<\/a><\/nav>\n  <\/header>\n\n  <main>\n\n    <section class=\"wrap page-intro\">\n      <p class=\"eyebrow\">Where to visit<\/p>\n      <h1>A little exploring.<br>A lot to enjoy.<\/h1>\n      <p class=\"intro\">\n        Country walks, cosy pubs and days out together.\n        Here are some ideas for making the most of your stay at No8.\n      <\/p>\n      <div class=\"jump\">\n        <a href=\"#food\">Eating out<\/a>\n        <a href=\"#walks\">Walks<\/a>\n        <a href=\"#history\">History &amp; gardens<\/a>\n        <a href=\"#family\">Family days out<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section class=\"wrap page-section\" id=\"food\">\n      <h2>Find your favourite table.<\/h2>\n\n      <div class=\"cards\">\n\n        <article class=\"card\">\n          <h3>The Crown Inn<\/h3>\n          <p>\n            A historic coaching inn on The Square, for a meal\n            or a drink in the heart of Bishop\u2019s Waltham.\n          <\/p>\n          <a class=\"visit\" href=\"https:\/\/www.crowninnbishopswaltham.co.uk\/\">\n            Menus &amp; bookings \u2192\n          <\/a>\n        <\/article>\n\n        <article class=\"card\">\n          <h3>The Barleycorn Inn<\/h3>\n          <p>\n            An oak-beamed pub with home-cooked food, real ales\n            and vegetarian and vegan choices.\n          <\/p>\n          <a class=\"visit\" href=\"https:\/\/www.barleycornpub.co.uk\/\">\n            Menus &amp; bookings \u2192\n          <\/a>\n        <\/article>\n\n        <article class=\"card\">\n          <h3>The Hampshire Bowman<\/h3>\n          <p>\n            A country-pub destination on Dundridge Lane.\n            Paths through Dundridge Local Nature Reserve lead\n            from the town towards the pub\u2014a lovely outing\n            with a stop along the way. Check the route and\n            wear footwear suited to muddy paths.\n          <\/p>\n          <a class=\"visit\" href=\"https:\/\/thehampshirebowman.co.uk\/\">\n            Pub information \u2192\n          <\/a>\n        <\/article>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section class=\"wrap page-section\" id=\"walks\">\n      <h2>Pull on your walking boots.<\/h2>\n\n      <div class=\"cards\">\n\n        <article class=\"card\">\n          <h3>The nature walk<\/h3>\n          <p>\n            A three-mile circular route from Central car park,\n            taking in local nature reserves. Use the published\n            directions to plan your walk.\n          <\/p>\n          <a class=\"visit\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hants.gov.uk\/thingstodo\/countryside\/walking\/bishopswalthamnature\">\n            Route &amp; directions \u2192\n          <\/a>\n        <\/article>\n\n        <article class=\"card\">\n          <h3>The heritage walk<\/h3>\n          <p>\n            A four-mile walk starting at Station Roundabout,\n            following parts of the area\u2019s historic landscape.\n            The route includes stiles.\n          <\/p>\n          <a class=\"visit\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hants.gov.uk\/thingstodo\/countryside\/walking\/bishopswalthamheritage\">\n            Route &amp; directions \u2192\n          <\/a>\n        <\/article>\n\n        <article class=\"card\">\n          <h3>The country walk<\/h3>\n          <p>\n            A five-mile circular countryside walk starting at\n            Central car park. A good option for a longer outing.\n          <\/p>\n          <a class=\"visit\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hants.gov.uk\/thingstodo\/countryside\/walking\/bishopswalthamcountry\">\n            Route &amp; directions \u2192\n          <\/a>\n        <\/article>\n\n        <article class=\"card\">\n          <h3>West Walk, Forest of Bere<\/h3>\n          <p>\n            Woodland trails near Wickham for a change of scenery.\n            Check Forestry England\u2019s trail and parking information\n            before you travel.\n          <\/p>\n          <a class=\"visit\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forestryengland.uk\/west-walk\">\n            Plan your visit \u2192\n          <\/a>\n        <\/article>\n\n        <article class=\"card\">\n          <h3>A gentler local outing<\/h3>\n          <p>\n            The parish council has information about local walks,\n            including an easy-access route linking Priory Park\n            and the railway path. Check whether it suits your group.\n          <\/p>\n          <a class=\"visit\" href=\"https:\/\/bishopswaltham-pc.gov.uk\/walking-cycling-in-bishops-waltham\/\">\n            Local walking information \u2192\n          <\/a>\n        <\/article>\n\n        <article class=\"card\">\n          <h3>Dundridge &amp; the Bowman<\/h3>\n          <p>\n            Explore the local nature reserve and plan a walk\n            towards the Hampshire Bowman. The reserve information\n            explains the local paths; it is not a complete\n            turn-by-turn pub route.\n          <\/p>\n          <a class=\"visit\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hants.gov.uk\/thingstodo\/countryside\/finder\/dundridge\">\n            Nature reserve information \u2192\n          <\/a>\n        <\/article>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section class=\"wrap page-section\" id=\"history\">\n      <h2>History, gardens &amp; a slower day.<\/h2>\n\n      <div class=\"cards\">\n\n        <article class=\"card\">\n          <h3>Bishop\u2019s Waltham Palace<\/h3>\n          <p>\n            Discover the remains of the medieval residence of\n            the Bishops of Winchester, right here in town.\n          <\/p>\n          <a class=\"visit\" href=\"https:\/\/www.english-heritage.org.uk\/visit\/places\/bishops-waltham-palace\/\">\n            Plan your visit \u2192\n          <\/a>\n        <\/article>\n\n        <article class=\"card\">\n          <h3>Bishop\u2019s Waltham Museum<\/h3>\n          <p>\n            Explore the town\u2019s story in the surviving palace\n            farmhouse. Check the museum\u2019s seasonal opening\n            arrangements.\n          <\/p>\n          <a class=\"visit\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bishopswalthammuseum.com\/visit\">\n            Plan your visit \u2192\n          <\/a>\n        <\/article>\n\n        <article class=\"card\">\n          <h3>Hinton Ampner<\/h3>\n          <p>\n            A National Trust house, gardens and estate:\n            an inviting combination for a Hampshire day out.\n          <\/p>\n          <a class=\"visit\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaltrust.org.uk\/visit\/hampshire\/hinton-ampner\">\n            Plan your visit \u2192\n          <\/a>\n        <\/article>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section class=\"wrap page-section\" id=\"family\">\n      <h2>Days out to remember.<\/h2>\n\n      <div class=\"cards\">\n\n        <article class=\"card\">\n          <h3>Marwell Zoo<\/h3>\n          <p>\n            Plan a day among animals and parkland,\n            with time to explore at your own pace.\n          <\/p>\n          <a class=\"visit\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marwell.org.uk\/plan-your-visit\/\">\n            Plan your visit \u2192\n          <\/a>\n        <\/article>\n\n        <article class=\"card\">\n          <h3>Winchester Science Centre<\/h3>\n          <p>\n            Hands-on science and a planetarium\u2014an option for\n            a family outing when the weather turns. Check the\n            current programme and ticket options.\n          <\/p>\n          <a class=\"visit\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winchestersciencecentre.org\/visiting\">\n            Plan your visit \u2192\n          <\/a>\n        <\/article>\n\n        <article class=\"card\">\n          <h3>Portsmouth Historic Dockyard<\/h3>\n          <p>\n            Discover historic ships and maritime stories.\n            Check what your chosen ticket includes before booking.\n          <\/p>\n          <a class=\"visit\" href=\"https:\/\/historicdockyard.co.uk\/plan-your-visit\/\">\n            Plan your visit \u2192\n          <\/a>\n        <\/article>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section class=\"wrap page-section\">\n      <h2>Three ways to spend a day.<\/h2>\n\n      <div class=\"cards\">\n\n        <article class=\"card\">\n          <h3>Stay local<\/h3>\n          <p>\n            Coffee in town, a visit to the palace\n            and a relaxed pub meal.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/article>\n\n        <article class=\"card\">\n          <h3>Head into the countryside<\/h3>\n          <p>\n            Choose a walk, pack suitable footwear\n            and leave time for a leisurely lunch.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/article>\n\n        <article class=\"card\">\n          <h3>Make it a family day<\/h3>\n          <p>\n            Pick Marwell, the Science Centre or the Historic\n            Dockyard to suit your group.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/article>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n      <p class=\"notice\">\n        Check opening times, tickets, access and dog policies\n        on the official websites before setting off. Walking\n        links provide the route details; this page is an overview.\n        Information checked September 2026.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section class=\"stay\">\n      <p class=\"eyebrow\">Your Hampshire base<\/p>\n      <h2>Come home to No8.<\/h2>\n      <p>\n        After a day exploring, return to a cosy cottage\n        in the heart of Bishop\u2019s Waltham.\n      <\/p>\n      <a class=\"button light\" href=\"https:\/\/no8bankst.co.uk\/?page_id=14\">\n        About the cottage\n      <\/a>\n    <\/section>\n\n  <\/main>\n\n  <footer class=\"wrap page-footer\">\n    <span>No8 Bank Street \u00b7 Bishop\u2019s Waltham \u00b7 Hampshire<\/span>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/no8bankst.co.uk\/\">Back to home<\/a>\n  <\/footer>\n\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No8 Bank Street A COTTAGE STAY IN HAMPSHIRE HomeAbout the cottageWhere to visitLocation &amp; ParkingOur cottage storyContact &amp; Bookings Where to visit A little exploring.A lot to enjoy. 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