What to do
Whether you come for an afternoon, a weekend or longer, there's certainly no shortage of things to see and do in Petersfield.
Why not hit the streets for a little retail therapy at the town's great selection of boutique and individual shops, or perhaps indulge your historical sense at the Museum, Uppark or Butser Ancient Farm? For those with more energy, there's nothing quite like a boat trip on the Heath Pond, or the invigorating feeling of exploring the inspiring landscape of the South Downs.
Browse the list below or use the sub categories above to see just what might be in store for you...
Blacksmith's Daughter
Not your everyday florist. Good selection of flowers and arrangements and more besides. Regular floristry workshops.
Tel: 0800 603 2 602
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Address:
Bakery Lane
Petersfield
GU32 3DY
Butser Ancient Farm
Replica of an Iron Age farm, circa 300BC, with buildings, animals and crops. 4 miles South of Petersfield
Tel: 02392 598838
Website
Address:
Chalton Lane
Chalton, Waterlooville, Hampshire
PO8 0BG
Cocoa Moon Chocolate House
Cocoa Moon is a small family run business based in the centre of Petersfield. We have a beautiful chocolate shop that stocks a fantastic range of unusual, fine quality chocolates and award-winning handmade Italian Ice Cream. Our amazing Chocolate Gift Boxes make perfect presents and are tailored for special occasions – birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, Christmas, births – in fact any occasion when you want to show someone you care. Our aim is to support other small businesses and we work with some of the best artisan Chocolatiers from across the UK and Europe who use only the finest ingredients to produce outstanding chocolates.
Cute
Very nice clothes and toys for small children including wooden and traditional toys and continental clothing
East Hampshire Cycle Route
A 22 mile on road cycle route usingquiet lanes to explore this peaceful and scenic area. The route starts and finishes in Petersfield and passes through several pretty villages and offers views across the South Downs.
Edward Thomas Memorial Stone
Located on the Shoulder of Mutton Hill, near Steep. An inscribed sarsen boulder erected in 1937 when the hillside was dedicated to the memory of the poet who died on Easter Monday 1917 at the First Battle of Arras.
Gilbert White's House & Oates Museum
A historic house set in beautiful gardens, home to Gilbert White, the 18th century naturalist and author. Fascinating Antarctic exhibition to Captain Oates, who went to the South Pole with Captain Scott in 1912.
Tel: 01420 511275
Website
Address:
High Street
Selborne
GU34 3JH
Guided Town Walks
Petersfield Area Historical Society members provide guided walks around the town on the third Sunday of each month from April to September
Heated Outdoor Swimming Pool
Open April to September, the pool provides fresh air swimming facilities in a pleasant garden setting. (image courtesy of www.visitbritainimages.com)
Tel: 01730 265143
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Address:
Adjacent to the Festival Hall, Heath Road
Petersfield
Inside Out
Sells a wide selection of accessories and gifts for the home and garden, from photo frames to garden furniture.
Jane Austen's House Museum
'Visit the atmospheric house where Jane Austen lived, and where she wrote or revised all her major fiction.'
Literary Walks in East Hampshire
East Hampshire is home to some of Britain's literary greats. You can follow in the footsteps of these writers, including Jane Austen and Flora Thompson, on 6 self-guided walks. THe walks are listed at the Website link.
Mooka Shop, Petersfield
Large variety of fabulous Italian ice cream and sorbets, ice cream sodas and handmade lollies. All prepared in the Mooka shop at The Folly Market. Eat in or pick up a tub to take home. If you cannot find your favourite flavour Mooka is happy to make it just for you...
One Tree Books
Staffed by experienced booksellers who love books and offer the highest quality service. Very large variety of books and classical music and willing to send them anywhere in the world.
Petersfield Community Centre
The Petersfield Community Centre is a meeting point for many organisations, clubs and societies. Our four rooms/halls are used by national (eg Blood Service and British Gas plc), regional (eg HCC Social Services and tertiary education) and local groups (eg University of the Third Age, Dog Training, Bee Keeping, Embroidery Groups, Ramblers, Philatelic and Bridge Clubs). Our charges are kept at a competitive price and we have good off street parking facilities.
Petersfield Golf Club
Petersfield Golf Cub has two courses, a 12 hole pay and play and an 18 hole members course. The 6,437 yard gently undulating course meanders its way through delightful countryside with some outstanding views. USGA designed greens and free draining fairways it offers all-year-round-play and a true test of golf for all levels of golfer.
Petersfield Museum
Housed in the old Magistrates Court, the museum features the heritage of Petersfield and the surrounding area
Tel: 01730 262601
Website
Address:
The Old Courthouse, St Peter's Road
Petersfield
GU32 3HX
Petersfield Off-road Cycle Trail
One of the hardest trails! It explores the countryside to the north of Petersfield, including Stoner Hill, Little Switzerland and Hawkley village. The climbs are very challenging, but reveal some spectacular scenery. The return section uses the quiet lanes around Froxfield to link back to Stoner and Petersfield.
Petersfield Photographic
Provides a wide range of photographic services including printing, passport photos, cameras and camera accessories.
Petersfield Physic Garden
The garden, given to the Hampshire Garden Trust by Major John Bowen in 1988, is situated behind the buildings on the north side of the High Street. It occupies the last remaining medieval burgage plot in the town and is still enclosed within stone walls. The garden contains many of the features that would have been found in a 17th-century gentleman's garden. All the plants, shrubs and trees featured in the garden were known in England in that time.
Queen Elizabeth Country Park
The largest Country Park within the South Downs Ntional Park, with 600 hectares of dramatic downland and beautiful woodland. 4 miles South of Petersfield on the A3
Rotherlands Local Nature Reserve
This walk takes you through one of Petersfield's hidden gems beside the River Rother. The Reserve can be accessed from Pulens Lane or from near the Rugby Club. The Reserve is maintained by volunteers from the Rotherlands Conservation Group.
South Downs Way
The 160-kilometre-long South Downs Way winds along the chalk escarpment and ridges of the South Downs between Winchester and Eastbourne. The undulating route provides a wonderful trip for long distance riders as well as walkers. It is easily accessible via a short walk or drive from Petersfield.
Taro Leisure Centre
A swimming complex with water slide, whirlpool and health suite and extensive dryside facilities including squash courts, fitness centre, sports hall and soft play.
The Flora Twort Gallery
A unique and fascinating record of Petersfield produced through art by Flora Twort. The gallery also houses the historic Bedales costume collection
Tel: 01730 260756
Website
Address:
Church Path, The Square
Petersfield
GU32 3HS
The Green A Team
Fancy helping out backstage? Ever wanted to "do the lights or sound" for a show? Then The Green "A" Team is your Society. We only do technical theatre - other societies do acting, and we help them put on the shows, Have a look at the website and JOIN NOW!
The Hangers Way
The Hangers Way is a 21-mile long-distance walking route, which begins at Alton Railway Station, out into the lush Hampshire countryside, along a series of steep-sided wooded hills, known as “The Hangers”, through the pretty market town of Petersfield to finish at Queen Elizabeth Country Park.
The Heath and Pond
The 22-acre pond is surrounded by 69 acres of heath and woodland. The pond is be used for boating and fishing. The play area is also very popular and the toddlers part has recently been renewed. The home if the Petersfield Cricket Club.
The Market Square
The Market Square is an historic square with interesting streets, buildings, shops and places to eat and drink. It hosts the Market on Wednesdays and Saturdays and also the monthly Hampshire Farmers Market. The Library, TIC and Post Office face The Square.
The Selborne Gallery
Contemporary Artist run Gallery, with ceramics, jewellery, glass, sculpture, painting, prints at affordable prices. We have been going for four years and all our artists are from Hampshire. We regularly change the show with five exhibitions a year.
The Serpent Trail
A 64 miles (108km)route which through the beautiful heathland landscapes of West Sussex, Hampshire and Surrey. Waymarked by Serpent Trail discs, the route showcases the work of the Sussex Wealden Greensand Heaths Project and highlights the outstanding landscape of the greensand hills.
The Staunton Way
The Staunton Way is a 8.5 to 20.5 mile route from Queen Elizabeth Country Park, near Petersfield on the South Downs to Staunton Country Park near Havant. You can walk the whole route or one of the six sections, each offering a good day out.
The Sustainability Centre
The Sustainability Centre is spread across 55 acres of woodland and natural chalk downland, in the heart of the South Downs National Park. We welcome families and schools; professionals and special interest groups; walkers and cyclists on the South Downs Way and children and young people.
Tiger Rose
A selection of stylish women's clothes as well as accessories, cards and gifts
Tel: 01730 268000
Email
Address:
15 High Street
Petersfield
GU32 1JT
Uppark House
Marvel at the historic elegance of Uppark, with its fine interiors, paintings, ceramics, textiles, doll's house and Regency Garden.
Willow
Willow is all about service, products of quality and shopping in our beautiful store. We have tried to embrace the character of a building which is hundreds of years old to create a social atmosphere that allows our guests to browse our clothing and accessories in a warm and friendly environment. Everything has been chosen to offer something different, unique and very special.
Tel: 01730 858786
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Address:
6 The High Street
Petersfield
GU32 3JE
Winton Players
Winton Players is an independent dramsociety with about 120 members to call on for their four productions a year. The Players have their own headquarters, affectionately known as 'The Hut' - where members meet for rehearsals and social events, and fun!
What to do
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