Romsey Tourist Guide
Romsey is a small market town, in the county of Hampshire, England. It is 8 miles (13 km) north-west of Southampton and 11 miles (18 km) south-west of Winchester. Just over 18,000 people live in Romsey, which has an area of about 4.93 square kilometres. Romsey lies on the River Test, which is famous for trout fishing. It is one of the principal towns in the Test Valley Borough. A large Norman abbey dominates the centre of the town. Romsey was home of the late Lord Mountbatten of Burma, the 19th century British prime minister Lord Palmerston, and the 17th century philosopher and economist William Petty. Romsey is twinned with Paimpol in Brittany, France and Battenberg, Germany.
Romsey Tourist Guide – Whats On
The Mayor’s Picnic takes place in early-mid summer and is held in Romsey’s Memorial Park. There is music performed by local schools, a variety of stalls, and the popular Duck Race, in which numbered plastic ducks ‘race’ each other along the river Test, to be scrupulously retrieved before awarding a prize to whoever chose the winning duck. The Beggars Fair is held in the streets and pubs of Romsey on the 2nd Saturday in July. It is a free festival featuring all types of music, together with dance and other street entertainment. Romsey Carnival week takes place during a week in July with the highlight being the procession through the streets of Romsey on the final Saturday evening.
Romsey Tourist Guide – Celebrations
The Romsey Show is a large agricultural show which takes place every September at Broadlands. The Winter Carnival takes places each year when Romsey’s Christmas lights are switched on. Shortly afterwards, on a Friday evening in December, to the delight of local children, Santa Claus appears on the rooftops, to be rescued by the local fire brigade, who bring a vintage fire-engine to the event. This marks the beginning of Romsey’s Christmas late night shopping. The Romsey Arts Festival occurs every 3 years, showcasing talent from local area. The next festival is due in 2008. Romsey Charter Celebrations 1607-2007 Programme of Events run from 21st March to 30th September 2007.
Romsey Tourist Guide – Broadlands House
Broadlands House has been a part of English history for centuries and remains a delightful country home, of mid-Georgian beauty in a wonderful setting beside the River Test – a much revered trout fishing river – with gardens attributed to “Capability” Brown. Within the William and Mary stable building you will find the impressive Mountbatten Exhibition, which will give you an insight into the life and times of Lord Mountbatten – the sailor, military commander, statesman, diplomat, sportsman and inventor. You can also appreciate the interests and career of his brilliant wife Edwina, and see the decorations and awards, trophies and mementoes gathered throughout his illustrious life.
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