Towns & cities · South East England
Amport
Amport — village and civil parish in Hampshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Grateley · 4.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Amport, the nearest railway station is Grateley, located 4.5 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Amport is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,125 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Hampshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.1950°, -1.5700°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Amport is a village and civil parish in the Test Valley district of Hampshire, England, a few miles west of Andover. It incorporates the small hamlet of East Cholderton and has a population of about 1,200. There is a village green is surrounded by thatched cottages. The village lies in the valley of the Pillhill Brook, a tributary of the River Anton and thence the River Test, a chalk stream famous for its trout-fishing, and for those who enjoy a country walk, there are many attractive routes.
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Background
History
The village takes its name from the river Ann (shortened to Am) and the medieval landowner of the village Hugh de Port, recorded in the Domesday Book. In November 1830, the village was the site of an small industrial riot when local labourers destroyed machinery and demanded wage increases.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1950, -1.5700
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Test Valley
- Parish
- Amport
- Postcode
- SP11 8BD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Romsey and Southampton North
- Population
- 1,125
- Nearest railway station
- Grateley — 4.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q2105564 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Amport (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Amport Village - geograph.org.uk - 144746.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Amport House
Historic houses · 0.4 km
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Church of St Mary
Historic churches · 1.2 km
Piper's Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.3 km
Boundary wall extending south from The Old Farmhouse
Holy wells · 1.3 km
Monxton
Memorials & monuments · 1.3 km
Elmstead Park
Caravan parks · 1.3 km
The Black Swan Public House
Historic pubs · 1.3 km
Monxton Mill
Watermills · 1.4 km
London Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.4 km
Hawk Conservancy Trust
Zoos & aquariums · 1.5 km
White Horse
B&Bs · 1.7 km
Thruxton
Villages · 1.8 km
Amport is a village in Hampshire, South East England, with a population of 1,125. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,125
- Administrative county
- Hampshire
- Constituency
- Romsey and Southampton North
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Amport
60 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Amport →
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Wilbury House
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📷 5Holy wells · South East England
Boundary wall extending south from The Old Farmhouse
Boundary wall extending south from The Old Farmhouse — Grade II listed wall in Monxton, Test Valley, Hampshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary — church in Monxton, Hampshire, England, UK.
📷 5Zoos & aquariums · South East England
Hawk Conservancy Trust
Hawk Conservancy Trust — bird park and conservation charity in Weyhill, Hampshire, England.
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📷 5Hill forts · South East England
Quarley Hill
Quarley Hill — site of an Iron Age univallate hillfort in Hampshire, southern England.
📷 5Chapels · South East England
Wallop Baptist Chapel
Wallop Baptist Chapel — chapel in Over Wallop, Test Valley, Hampshire, England, UK.
📷 5Burial mounds & barrows · South East England
Long Barrow
Long Barrow — a burial mound in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Hill forts · South East England
Quarley Hill Fort
Quarley Hill Fort — a hill fort in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Historic houses · South East England
Old Lodge
Old Lodge — a historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South East England
Army Flying Museum
Army Flying Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · South East England
Amport House
Amport House — a Grade II-listed historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Manor houses · South East England
Fifehead Manor Hotel
Fifehead Manor Hotel — Grade II* listed building-listed manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South East England
Driveway Bridge Crossing To The Paddock
Driveway Bridge Crossing To The Paddock — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South East England
Driveway Bridge Crossing To Drybrook Lodge
Driveway Bridge Crossing To Drybrook Lodge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Watermills · South East England
Monxton Mill
Monxton Mill — Grade II listed building-listed watermill in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Over Wallop War Memorial
Over Wallop War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Cholderton War Memorial
Cholderton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Westland Scout AH1
Westland Scout AH1 — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
De Havilland Canada Beaver AL1
De Havilland Canada Beaver AL1 — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
ZSU-23-4 Shilka
ZSU-23-4 Shilka — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Westland-Bell Sioux AH1
Westland-Bell Sioux AH1 — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Aerospatiale Gazelle AH1
Aerospatiale Gazelle AH1 — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Westland Lynx AH9A
Westland Lynx AH9A — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 5Historic houses · South East England
Amport House
Amport House — a Grade II-listed historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary — church in Monxton, Hampshire, England, UK.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South East England
Piper's Hill
Piper's Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 92 m.
📷 5Holy wells · South East England
Boundary wall extending south from The Old Farmhouse
Boundary wall extending south from The Old Farmhouse — Grade II listed wall in Monxton, Test Valley, Hampshire, England, UK.
📷 5📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Elmstead Park
Elmstead Park — a caravan park in england south east.
Where to eat & stay near Amport
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Elmstead Park
Elmstead Park — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 7B&Bs · South East England
White Horse
White Horse — a bed-and-breakfast in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Mullenscote Mobile Home Park
Mullenscote Mobile Home Park — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5B&Bs · South East England
Appletree Cottage
Appletree Cottage — a bed-and-breakfast in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Thruxton Circuit Camp Site
Thruxton Circuit Camp Site — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Hotels · South East England
Star and Garter Hotel
Star and Garter Hotel — a hotel in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Black Swan Public House
The Black Swan Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Cricketer's Arms
The Cricketer's Arms in England South East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Malet Arms
Malet Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
White Lion Public House
White Lion Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Amport?
- Amport is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP11 8BD), in the parish of Amport.
- What is Amport?
- Amport — village and civil parish in Hampshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Amport?
- The nearest railway station is Grateley, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP11 8BD.
- Is Amport free to visit?
- Yes, Amport is free to enter.
- How do I get to Amport?
- The nearest railway station is Grateley, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SP11 8BD.