1 Day In East Hampshire
So you've got 24 hours in East Hampshire
! That's a great amount of time to visit - let's see what our expert guides would recommend. Last updated 15th December 2023.
If you have 24 hours to spend in East Hampshire, here are some suggestions:
- Visit the Jane Austen's House Museum in Chawton - this will take approximately 2 hours.
- Explore the Selborne village, famous for its association with naturalist Gilbert White - this will take approximately 1-2 hours.
- Go for a hike on the Butser Hill, the highest point in the South Downs - this will take approximately 1-2 hours.
- Visit the Watercress Line, a steam railway that runs between Alresford and Alton - this will take approximately 2-3 hours.
- Explore the Petersfield Heath and Pond - this will take approximately 1 hour.
- Walk along the South Downs Way, a National Trail that offers stunning views of the Hampshire countryside - the duration of the walk depends on the route you choose, but you can easily spend 3-4 hours on this activity.
These are just a few ideas, but there are plenty of other things to do in East Hampshire as well, such as visiting historic buildings like the Gilbert White's House or the Hinton Ampner House, or exploring the local shops and restaurants.
