Stubbington

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Stubbington, located in the southern region of England, is a charming village with a rich history and picturesque surroundings. Nestled between the cities of Southampton and Portsmouth, Stubbington offers visitors a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of urban life.

One of the main attractions in Stubbington is the beautiful coastline, which is perfect for leisurely strolls and enjoying panoramic views of the sea. The village is also home to a number of quaint shops and traditional English pubs, where visitors can sample local cuisine and immerse themselves in the friendly atmosphere.

For nature enthusiasts, Stubbington is ideally situated near the stunning Hill Head beach and nature reserve, which is a haven for birdwatching and wildlife spotting. The beach is also popular for water sports and is a great spot for families to enjoy a day by the sea.

History buffs will appreciate the village's historical landmarks, such as the 13th-century St. Edmund's Church and the nearby Titchfield Abbey, a medieval monastery with beautiful ruins to explore. Stubbington is also within easy reach of the historic Portsmouth Harbour, where visitors can learn about the city's maritime heritage and explore attractions like the HMS Victory and the Mary Rose Museum.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°49'31"N, 1°12'55"W

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Stubbington – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Calshot Activities Centre, Fareham Shopping Centre, Titchfield Abbey, Hovercraft Museum.

4.1 miW
Ski area, Watersports, Outdoor activities
Calshot Activities Centre, New Forest
104 min walk • Calshot Activities Centre is located on Calshot Spit near Southampton. Indoor facilities include the oldest indoor velodrome in Britain, a dry ski slope and a climbing wall.
2.5 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Fareham Shopping Centre, Fareham
65 min walk • Fareham Shopping Centre is at the heart of the centre of the medium-sized Hampshire town of Fareham. Built in two phases between 1975 and 1981, the centre contains many well known retailers and is quite large for a town of its size.
2.3 miN
Historical place, Monastery
Titchfield Abbey, Fareham
59 min walk • Titchfield Abbey is a medieval abbey and later country house, located in the village of Titchfield near Fareham in Hampshire, England. The abbey was founded in 1222 for Premonstratensian canons, an austere order of priests.
1.2 miS
Specialty museum, Maritime museum, Museum
Hovercraft Museum, Lee-on-the-Solent
32 min walk • The Hovercraft Museum, in Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire, England is a museum run by a registered charity dedicated to hovercraft. The museum has a collection of over 60 hovercraft of various designs.
2.7 miE
Museum, Military museum, History museum
Fort Brockhurst, Portsmouth
70 min walk • Fort Brockhurst is one of the Palmerston Forts, in Gosport, England and a Scheduled Ancient Monument. It is now an English Heritage property.
2.4 miNE
History museum, Museum
Westbury Manor Museum, Fareham
62 min walk • Westbury Manor Museum is the main town centre museum located at 84 West Street, Fareham, Hampshire, England. It features a variety of exhibits on local history, such as the use of Fareham red bricks in the construction of the Royal Albert Hall.
2.7 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Ashcroft Arts Centre, Fareham
70 min walk • Ashcroft Arts Centre is a performing arts venue in Fareham, Hampshire. It is named after Dame Peggy Ashcroft, and opened by her in 1989, after being refurbished from its original use as a school.
2.5 miSE
Museum
Little Woodham, Portsmouth
63 min walk • Little Woodham, also known as "The Living History Village of Little Woodham" or "The Seventeenth Century Village", is a living museum dedicated to recreating life in a rural village in the mid-17th century. It is situated in ancient woodland in Rowner, on the Gosport peninsula, Hampshire.
2.3 miSE
Park
West of the River Alver, Portsmouth
59 min walk • West of the River Alver is an 11.6-hectare Local Nature Reserve in Gosport in Hampshire. It is owned and managed by Gosport Borough Council.
2.1 miSE
Park
The Wild Grounds, Portsmouth
55 min walk • The Wild Grounds is a 28.2-hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Gosport in Hampshire. It is also a Local Nature Reserve, which is owned and managed by Gosport Borough Council.
1.6 miNE
Forts and castles
Fort Fareham, Fareham
41 min walk • Fort Fareham is one of the Palmerston Forts, in Fareham, England. After the Gosport Advanced Line of Fort Brockhurst, Fort Elson, Fort Rowner, Fort Grange and Fort Gomer had been approved by the Royal Commission on the Defence of the United Kingdom a decision was made to build...