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Fordingbridge
A pleasant town beside the River Avon

Fordingbridge, a quiet country town on the western edge of the New Forest, got its name from a historic river crossing - Domesday Book had it simply as Forde and the 'bridge' has subsequently been added.
Fordingbridge High Street and the Victorian town hall
 
Fordingbridge High Street and the Victorian town hall
 
Fordingbridge - distance from Lyndhurst - 13½ miles (22 kilometres)
Fordingbridge - did you know?
The largely 13th century church of St. Mary the Virgin has in its porch a large wooden notice commemorating the 17th century establishment of the 'Sandy Balls Charity'. It begins: 'By indenture bearing the date the 16th February 1638 John Doddington of Breamore...did give and grant...'.
Fordingbridge shopping therapy
The many local shops include suppliers of those little essentials so easily forgotten when setting off on holiday.
Pubs - yes, of course
Restaurants - oh yes
Theatre
Provided by Fordingbridge Players
Fordingbridge Museum
 Operated by the Friends of Fordingbridge Museum and definitely worth a visit.
Children's play parks
Yes, including one right beside the River Avon, close to the main bridge
'The bridge over the River Avon
Positioned at the entrance to the town, the original bridge pre-dated the mid-13th century, whilst significant alterations took place in the 19th century. Today, its seven graceful stone arches continue to defy the passage of time and swirling waters.
Fordingbridge's seven arch bridge at the entrance to the town
 
Fordingbridge's seven-arch bridge at the entrance to the town
 
Open spaces
 For football, cricket, rounders and relaxing - conveniently close to the play park.
New Forest Water Park
 For waterskiing, wakeboarding, etc. is nearby
Riverside and other walks - yes

Places to visit - the top twenty
Bournemouth Breamore Brownsea Island Christchurch
Corfe Castle Downton Fordingbridge Hengistbury Head
Hurst Spit Isle of Wight Keyhaven Lymington
Mudeford Ringwood Romsey Salisbury
Southampton Shell Bay / Studland Swanage Winchester



(Images:
Fordingbridge Town Hall (Mike Faherty) / CC BY-SA 2.0
Fordingbridge: the bridge over the River Avon (Chris Dennis) / CC BY-SA 2.0 ).

 
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