Alresford (Hampshire) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town and civil parish in Hampshire, United Kingdom
About Alresford (Hampshire)
Although the overall look of Alresford is that of a Georgian market town, the area is believed to have been inhabited since the Bronze Age. The settlement of the locality began with the village of Old Alresford, mentioned in the Domesday Book. In the late 12th century, a "Great Weir" was constructed to create Old Alresford Pond, and at this point a (comparatively) new settlement sprang up alongside: this second town is known as "New Alresford", although it is over 800 years old. Locals refer to it as simply "Alresford", only adding the prefix in the case of Old Alresford, which remains a sleepy but picturesque little village. Its "vibe" is in part because it is sufficiently inconvenient for commuters to London that the demographic of the town is mostly families and retirees, many of whom
Top Attractions in Alresford (Hampshire)
Explore the best things to see and do in Alresford (Hampshire):
- ★Alresford Show
- ★Brandy Mount House
- ★The Fulling Mill
- ★The Grange
- ★Watercress Festival
- ★Watercress Line
Where to Stay in Alresford (Hampshire)
- 🏨The Swan Hotel
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