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The Great Britain Guide

Viewpoints · South East England

Fishlake Central Viewing Screen

In or near Braishfield.

Free admission3.8 · 5 Google reviews

Fishlake Central Viewing Screen is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

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Robin Baker — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
20 min–45 min
Best time of year
Clear days year-round
Nearest railway station
Romsey · 1.1 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Fishlake Central Viewing Screen is a named viewpoint in Hampshire, South-East England, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Romsey and Southampton North parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Romsey, about 1.1 km away. Postcode area SO51.

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Official information

Fishlake Meadows is a wetland nature reserve located in the southern Test Valley, near Romsey. It hosts over 190 species of birds and features diverse habitats including open water, reedbed, and wet meadows, making it a prime spot for birdwatching and enjoying wildlife. Visitors can explore surfaced paths and viewing screens to observe the rich biodiversity.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Test SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: The New Forest SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Fishlake Central Viewing Screen is a viewpoint located in Romsey, Hampshire, South-East England. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for both the River Test and The New Forest, highlighting its ecological significance.

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Coordinates
51.0022, -1.4934
County
Hampshire
District
Test Valley
Parish
Romsey
Postcode
SO51 7AB
Parliamentary constituency
Romsey and Southampton North
Phone
07825213392
Nearest railway station
Romsey1.1 km
Opening
Open at all times; car park open 8am-6pm
Official site
www.hiwwt.org.uk

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Fishlake Central Viewing Screen?
Fishlake Central Viewing Screen is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO51 7AB), in the parish of Romsey.
What is Fishlake Central Viewing Screen?
Fishlake Central Viewing Screen is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Fishlake Central Viewing Screen?
The nearest railway station is Romsey, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SO51 7AB.
Is Fishlake Central Viewing Screen a protected site?
Yes — Fishlake Central Viewing Screen is part of the River Test SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the The New Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Fishlake Central Viewing Screen free to visit?
Yes, Fishlake Central Viewing Screen is free to enter.
How do I get to Fishlake Central Viewing Screen?
The nearest railway station is Romsey, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO51 7AB.