Romsey Holidays

The small town of Romsey is situated on the River Test in the Test Valley area of Hampshire. Romsey offers visitors a range of attractions as well as a peaceful and convenient location for UK holidays in Hampshire. Romsey is located just 8 miles northwest of Southampton and 11 miles southwest of Winchester making it an excellent UK holiday destination for those wishing to explore the wider Hampshire area. With a range of self-catering holiday cottages and holiday apartments available to rent in Romsey, as well as B&Bs and hotels located in the town and the surrounding countryside, Romsey provides holiday accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets.

 

Romsey is an attractive market town with a long and varied history dating back to the 10^th century. Romsey Abbey is one of the town’s oldest and most impressive historical buildings and is well worth a visit while on holiday in Romsey. King John’s House and Tudor Cottage is also open to visitors and is claimed to be the hunting lodge of King John. Mottisfont Abbey, in the nearby countryside, is a popular tourist attraction combining local heritage with the beautiful Hampshire countryside. A variety of holiday accommodation in historic buildings such as the Old Post Office and Old Smithy Cottage can be found throughout Romsey to add another dimension to your UK holiday here.

 

A holiday in Romsey is a great choice for UK family holidays with plenty of activities for children and adults alike. As well as the historical attractions, Romsey is home to a large swimming pool and leisure centre, Romsey Rapids, as well as being close to the popular children’s theme park, Paultons Park. Walks in the surrounding countryside or a day trip to the New Forest are also handy options for a family holiday in Romsey. Romsey is a quieter UK holiday destination than the neighbouring cities of Southampton and Winchester and also offers holiday accommodation for a tighter budget while on a UK holiday in Hampshire.