Things To Do in Hampshire, at Old Thorns and Beyond.

Old Thorns is a unique destination nestled in the heart of Hampshire countryside.

With numerous leisure activities, bars, restaurants and rooms, we’ve been helping guests make fabulous memories for over 40 years.

About Us

Our hotel offers bedrooms, residences & penthouses, a golf course, meeting and events spaces, restaurants, a health club and spa, making us easily accessible from London and the South. The Old Thorns provides a variety of experiences for you to enjoy, including a night out, staycation, wedding, event, golf break, conference, and more.

Exploring Hampshire

Chichester Watersports

You’ll find an inflatable Aqua Park, perfect for groups or families as well as a wake boarding wire, waterskiing, kayaking and paddle boarding.

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Distance

38.9

Miles

2XS Surf Hire & Tuition West Wittering

2XS has a variety of equipment as well as tuition available for those new to water sports. There is something to suit all levels.

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Distance

38.9

Miles

Hogs Back Brewery

Have a tour around one of the most popular breweries in the south east. Taste a variety of their famous beers and take a look at their hop garden.

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Distance

20.1

Miles

Bombay Sapphire Distillery

If you’re a fan of a G&T then the Bombay Sapphire distillery is the perfect place for you. With a guided tour, learn about this world famous brand.

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19.8

Miles

Churt Sculpture Park

The Sculpture Park is the world’s largest all year sculpture exhibition with over 300 artists showcasing 600 sculptures, almost everything is for sale

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8.9

Miles

Jane Austen's House Museum

The renowned author Jane Austen spent the last eight years of her life in this unpretentious 17th-century cottage, in the village of Chawton

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Distance

26.9

Miles

Guildford

The historic county town of Guildford has a wealth of heritage, beautiful scenery, shops, cafes and restaurants, and a lively theatre and arts culture

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Distance

19.8

Miles

Chichester

Cobbled streets steeped in history; leading theatre and art galleries, a variety of shops, restaurants and cafes, surround the spectacular cathedral.

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Distance

32.5

Miles

Gunwharf Quays

This stunning waterfront development showcases 90 outlet stores and 30 restaurants, bars and cafés, a 14-screen cinema, 26-lane bowling alley, casino.

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Distance

28.3

Miles

Chessington World of Adventures

One for all the family: a theme park, zoo and Sea Life Centre. The zoo has hundreds of animals including gorillas, sea lions and Sumatran tigers.

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Distance

37.5

Miles

Thorpe Park

One of the UK’s most exciting theme parks and home to many thrilling rides including Stealth, one of Europe’s fastest and tallest rollercoasters

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Distance

36.1

Miles

GoApe Alice Holt

Enjoy time in the trees taking on Zip Wires, Tarzan Swings, Rope Ladders, obstacles and crossings as you tackle the all-encompasing high ropes course.

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Distance

10.4

Miles

Marwell Zoo

This wildlife park is home to hundreds of animals, from endangered amur tigers, snow leopards and white rhinos to giraffes, gibbons and penguins.

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Distance

27.1

Miles

Staunton Country Park

Let the kids loose around the farm, and interact with the furry residents of Staunton farm. Soft play area for young children and a climbing frame.

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Distance

19.4 miles

Miles

Birdworld

Located just outside Farnham on the Hampshire Surrey border, Birdworld is a fantastic day out where birds and play come together.

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Distance

11.4

Miles

Frensham Great Pond

Set in 1000 acres of beautiful countryside, Fensham great pond with its sandy beach and swimming areas is the perfect day out.

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Distance

10.6

Miles

Hayling Island Beach

The three main beaches of the Island have won both the European Blue Flag and the Keep Britain Tidy Group – Seaside Award Flag for cleanliness.

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Distance

26.9

Miles

West Wittering Beach

Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, West Wittering Beach is a large sandy beach with sand dunes and a blue flag award for cleanliness.

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Distance

38.3 miles

Miles

South Downs National Park

Rolling hills, glorious heathland, river valleys, ancient woodland, and market towns. Discover what the South Downs National Park has to offer.

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Miles

Alice Holt Forest

Enjoy time in the trees taking on Zip Wires, Tarzan Swings, Rope Ladders and a variety of obstacles and crossings as you tackle the high ropes course

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Distance

10.4

Miles

Trotton Estate Vineyards

Theres no need to travel to France to experience beautiful rollling landscapes entwined with quaint vineyards. Why not take a tour around the award wi

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Distance

8.7

Miles

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is home to a fabulous collection of attractions, including Henry VIII’s doomed flagship, Mary Rose; Nelson’s flagship HMS

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Distance

28.4

Miles