Ropley Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Semaphore signalling There is a path which runs from Ropley station alongside the northern railway boundary, from which you can guarantee great views of the steam trains as they pass. Pictured are Ropley station and footbridge together with old-fashioned semaphore signalling.
Ropley Railway Station (back view), Mid Hants Railway The glamorous side of any preserved railway station is invariably the front, where all the action is. So few people bother to photograph the rear. To remedy this, here is a photograph taken of the back of this rural station, and no it's not particularly attractive.
Photo by P L Chadwick (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Kiosk on platform at Ropley Station, Mid Hants Railway. An attractive scene on the platform for Medstead & Four Marks station and Alton terminus. Behind the kiosk is a path which goes up to Ropley Picnic Site. 1548480
Photo by L S Wilson (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Plotland home Plotlands started appearing from about 1890 onwards, on the coast, on riversides or, as here, tucked away in remote corners of the countryside. Originally they were cheap holiday homes, often no more than shacks, for a newly enfranchised working class who took advantage of plummetting land values during agricultural depression, to buy their own little plot of England. The planners hated them as they were almost anarchic in the way they would pop up in unexpected places, away from the regular settlements. Because they were built on relatively large plots of land, many have been swept away and replaced by much larger, more conventionally constructed homes, but if you can read between the lines on the map, you can still find little gems such as this surviving in pockets of the countryside. I love 'em!
Photo by Dave Vaughan (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Spring in the East Hampshire Lanes South-west of Monkwood, daffodils brighten the verges outside the houses.
Leonardo Hotel Southampton

Leonardo Hotel Southampton

4 out of 5
1 Charlotte Place Southampton England
The price is AU$119 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$119
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,268 reviews)
Amazing services and staff,will definitely stay again, my children love the breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Leonardo Hotel Southampton
The Hog's Back Hotel & Spa Farnham

The Hog's Back Hotel & Spa Farnham

3 out of 5
Seale Farnham England
Stay at this spa hotel in Farnham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
Due to an 'oversight' a man entered my room without knocking making me feel very unsafe.

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

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The Hog's Back Hotel & Spa Farnham
Novotel Southampton

Novotel Southampton

4 out of 5
1 West Quay Road Southampton England
The price is AU$106 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$106
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Food appalling Room cool to cold

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

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room2 Southampton Hometel

room2 Southampton Hometel

4 out of 5
1 Queen's Terrace Southampton England
Stay at this aparthotel in Southampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,202 reviews)
Fabulous hotel from home, great facilities, lovely cafe and fab staff. Definitely staying here again!

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

room2 Southampton Hometel
5 bedroom modern home Hayling Island Peaceful family stays

5 bedroom modern home Hayling Island Peaceful family stays

Copse lane England
Stay at this villa in Hayling Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and patios. Popular attractions Portsmouth International Port and Gunwharf Quays are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Host was very helpful. Beautiful, large clean house. Lovely view from the balcony.

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

5 bedroom modern home Hayling Island Peaceful family stays
Mill Rythe Coastal Village

Mill Rythe Coastal Village

2 out of 5
Havant Road Hayling Island England
Stay at this campsite in Hayling Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an indoor pool. Popular attractions Portsmouth International Port and Gunwharf Quays ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (52 reviews)
Extremely disappointing first stay. We arranged a 2:30pm check-in, but the accommodation was not ready until 30 mins later. On arrival, we were told to return in 10–15 minutes, only to be told again that it still wasn’t ready. This appears to be a recurring issue based on other reviews. The soft ...

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

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Popular places to visit

Hinton Ampner Garden

Enjoy the beautiful countryside and explore Hinton Ampner Garden, a lovely green space in Hinton Ampner. Visit the spas and stunning cathedral in this relaxing area.

Hinton Ampner Garden

Jane Austen's House Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Jane Austen's House Museum during your trip to Itchen Stoke and Ovington. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the stunning cathedral in this family-friendly area.

Jane Austen's House Museum

Grange Festival

You can get tickets for a performance at Grange Festival on your trip to Northington. Savour the area's restaurants and bars.

Grange Festival

West Tisted Village Hall

After visiting West Tisted Village Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in West Tisted.

West Tisted Village Hall

Alresford Library

Alresford Library is just one of the places to see in Alresford, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Savour the area's bars and restaurants.

Alresford Library

The Green

Explore the great outdoors at The Green, a lovely green space in Old Alresford.

The Green