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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

Kayaking at Old Thorns with friends on a sunny day, showcasing outdoor leisure and water sports.

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.

Drive Time

40

Minutes

Distance

38.9

Miles

Kite surfer riding the waves at Old Thorns golf and leisure resort, enjoying water sports and outdoo.

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.

Drive Time

48

Minutes

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.

Drive Time

25

Minutes

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.

Drive Time

56

Minutes

Distance

19.8

Miles

Stone sculpture amidst cherry blossoms at Old Thorns golf and leisure resort.

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

Drive Time

15

Minutes

Distance

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

Drive Time

19

Minutes

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

Drive Time

27

Minutes

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.

Drive Time

37

Minutes

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.

Drive Time

34

Minutes

Distance

28.3

Miles

Excited group enjoying a roller coaster ride at Old Thorns Adventure Park.

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.

Drive Time

45

Minutes

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

Drive Time

43

Minutes

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.

Drive Time

18

Minutes

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.

Drive Time

45

Minutes

Distance

27.1

Miles

Woman and children feeding a black alpaca at Old Thorns estate.

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.

Drive Time

24

Minutes

Distance

19.4 miles

Miles

Two penguins near a person feeding them at Old Thorns golf resort.

Birdworld

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

Drive Time

20

Minutes

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.

Drive Time

19

Minutes

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.

Drive Time

36

Minutes

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.

Drive Time

46

Minutes

Distance

38.3 miles

Miles

Scenic view of rolling green hills and countryside at Old Thorns golf and leisure resort. Perfect fo.

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.

Drive Time

5

Minutes

Distance

5

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

Drive Time

20

Minutes

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

Drive Time

20

Minutes

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

Drive Time

34

Minutes

Distance

28.4

Miles

Mountain biker riding downhill on a dirt trail at Old Thorns golf and leisure resort.

Queen Elizabeth Country Park

Scenic walks, obstacle courses and down hill mountain biking, with Butser Hill offering spectacular views across the South Downs.

Drive Time

16

Minutes

Distance

13.8

Miles

Explore the Resort

Stay

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Murder Mystery Nights

Discover our new event Murder Mystery Nights at Old Thorns
Do you dare to join us for a deadly evening?
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Golf

Lovely view of the Golf Course at Old Thorns Hotel & Resort
Play our Championship standard course in the heart of Hampshire
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Meet

Whatever the business need, Old Thorns has a solution for you
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Spa

Spa guest receiving a head massage
Relax and get away from the hustle and bustle of life
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Fitness

Join the health club or enjoy as a hotel guest
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Dine

Delicious plates of food at Old Thorns
There are so many dining options to choose from within on resort
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Weddings

Old Thorns Hampshire Suite set up for a wedding breakfast
Old Thorns is a perfect location for your wedding
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Party

There’s always something spectacular going on at Old Thorns
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