Towns & cities · South East England
Braishfield
Braishfield — village in Hampshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Romsey · 4.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Braishfield is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 643 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Hampshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.0243°, -1.4666°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Test SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Braishfield is a village and civil parish north of Romsey in Hampshire, England. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English bræsc + feld, meaning 'open land with small branches or brushwood'. The hamlet of Pucknall lies due east of the village.
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Background
History
Archaeological discoveries in Braishfield include the remains of some of the oldest dwellings to be found in Great Britain and the first Neolithic dwelling site of any kind to be discovered in Hampshire. Higgins James Bown of Laurel Cottage, was the village wheelwright, carpenter, chairmaker and undertaker. H.J. Bown died in July 1954 aged 88 years. His woodworking tools were donated to the Museum of English Rural Life.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.0243, -1.4666
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Test Valley
- Parish
- Braishfield
- Postcode
- SO51 0RJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Romsey and Southampton North
- Population
- 643
- Nearest railway station
- Romsey — 4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1839180 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Braishfield (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Braishfield Hampshire.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Braishfield War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Braishfield Manor House
Historic houses · 1.1 km
Woodland Pigs
Natural landmarks · 1.3 km
Broom Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.5 km
Sir Harold Hillier Gardens
Botanic gardens · 1.5 km
Slackstead Manor
Manor houses · 2.0 km
Parnell Barn & Cottage
Historic houses · 2.0 km
Bells Ground Manor
Manor houses · 2.1 km
Farley House
Manor houses · 2.3 km
Worzel Gummidge Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.4 km
Three Trees Campsite
Campsites · 2.5 km
Timsbury
Villages · 2.5 km
Braishfield is a village in Hampshire, South East England, with a population of 643. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 643
- Administrative county
- Hampshire
- Constituency
- Romsey and Southampton North
Things to see in Braishfield
95 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Braishfield →
📷 5Historic houses · South East England
Ampfield House
Ampfield House — house in Ampfield, Test Valley, England, UK.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Ampfield War Memorial
Ampfield War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · South East England
Braishfield Manor House
Braishfield Manor House — house in Braishfield, Test Valley, England, UK.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Braishfield War Memorial
Braishfield War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · South East England
Broadwater House
Broadwater House — house in Romsey, Test Valley, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
Church of St John the Baptist
Church of St John the Baptist — church in North Baddesley, Hampshire, England, UK.
📷 5Forests & woodlands · South East England
Emer Bog & Baddesley Common Nature Reserve
Emer Bog & Baddesley Common Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Wildlife reserves · South East England
Emer Bog and Baddesley Common
Emer Bog and Baddesley Common is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · South East England
Farley Mount
Farley Mount — hill in Hampshire, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Farley Mount Monument
Farley Mount Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Viewpoints · South East England
Fishlake Central Viewing Screen
Fishlake Central Viewing Screen is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Viewpoints · South East England
Fishlake Central Viewing Screen
Fishlake Central Viewing Screen is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Viewpoints · South East England
Fishlake View Point
Fishlake View Point is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Viewpoints · South East England
Fishlake View Point
Fishlake View Point is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Wildlife reserves · South East England
Flexford Nature Reserve
Flexford Nature Reserve is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Follies · South East England
Heathcote Memorial
Heathcote Memorial is a folly in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Heritage railway stations · South East England
Lord Palmerston
Lord Palmerston — Public artwork (statue).
📷 5Historic houses · South East England
Luzborough House
Luzborough House — house in Romsey, Hampshire, England, UK.
📷 5Theatres · South East England
Plaza Theatre
Plaza Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
Romsey Abbey
Romsey Abbey — parish church in Romsey, Hampshire, England, UK.
📷 5Watermills · South East England
Sadler's Mill
Sadler's Mill is a watermill in the United Kingdom.
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📷 5Nearby
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Braishfield War Memorial
Braishfield War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · South East England
Braishfield Manor House
Braishfield Manor House — house in Braishfield, Test Valley, England, UK.
📷 5Natural landmarks · South East England
Woodland Pigs
Woodland Pigs — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South East England
Broom Hill
Broom Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 106 m.
📷 5Botanic gardens · South East England
Sir Harold Hillier Gardens
Sir Harold Hillier Gardens — a botanic garden in england south east.
📷 5Manor houses · South East England
Slackstead Manor
Slackstead Manor — Grade II* listed building-listed manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Braishfield
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Three Trees Campsite
Three Trees Campsite — a campsite in england south east.
📷 7Hotels · South East England
The White Horse
The White Horse — a hotel in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
King Edward Park(private)
King Edward Park(private) — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Hill Farm Caravan Park
Hill Farm Caravan Park — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5Hotels · South East England
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Southampton
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Southampton — a hotel in england south east. 4-star. Brand: DoubleTree.
📷 5Hotels · South East England
Lainston House Hotel
Lainston House Hotel — a hotel in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
Hunters Inn Public House
Hunters Inn Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
Bishop Blaize Public House
Bishop Blaize Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
Latimer Arms Public House
Latimer Arms Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 7
📷 7Cafés · South East England
Paws for Thought Cat Cafe
Paws for Thought Cat Cafe — a café in england south east.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Braishfield?
- Braishfield is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO51 0RJ), in the parish of Braishfield.
- What is Braishfield?
- Braishfield — village in Hampshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Braishfield?
- The nearest railway station is Romsey, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode SO51 0RJ.
- Is Braishfield a protected site?
- Yes — Braishfield is part of the River Test SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Braishfield free to visit?
- Yes, Braishfield is free to enter.
- How do I get to Braishfield?
- The nearest railway station is Romsey, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO51 0RJ.