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WELCOME TO EAST HAMPSHIRE

and our beautiful South Downs countryside

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Hampshire’s South Downs
- around Chawton where Jane Austen lived – has quite a different feel from the rest of the new National Park.

With its steep wooded hills and hidden valleys, its picture-perfect villages and peaceful market towns … this is one of the loveliest parts of rural England.

Discover our historic market towns and exquisite villages
Visit our rich heritage with unspoilt countryside, the South Downs, historic heathlands and grassy woodlands threaded with footpaths and bridleways
Follow in the footsteps of East Hampshire's literary greats (including Jane Austen) with our selection of Literary Walks
Relax and enjoy year round country pursuits and pleasures from walking or cycling, riding or angling, gliding or ballooning
Welcoming pubs serve traditional fare accompanied by heady local brews
Discover a great variety of visitor attractions from museums and country parks to steam railways and secret gardens

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Click on the map for a large version showing major routes into East Hampshire, or take a look at a more detailed map showing towns and villages.

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