Museums · South East England
Horndean
In or near Purbrook.
Horndean — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Rowlands Castle · 3.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Horndean is a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Horndean is a museum located in South-East England. It showcases local history and culture, providing insights into the area's heritage. The museum features a variety of exhibits that reflect the community's past.
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Background
History
Horndean expanded in the early Middle Ages due to its convenient position as a staging post on the road from Portsmouth to London (now the A3). In 1836 it became home to the Hon. Sir Charles Napier Senior, father to the more famous Sir Charles Napier, who purchased a property in the village called The Grove but subsequently changed its name to Merchistoun Hall (named after his former home in Falkirk, Scotland). Merchistoun Hall is now a Grade II listed building and serves as the village's major community centre. Horndean was bypassed by main line railways but was served by trams of the Portsdown and Horndean Light Railway until 1935 and thereafter by buses. A three-storey workhouse was…
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- Coordinates
- 50.9136, -0.9961
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- East Hampshire
- Parish
- Horndean
- Postcode
- PO8 0BZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Hampshire
- Nearest railway station
- Rowlands Castle — 3.6 km
- Official site
- www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Horndean (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Horndean?
- Horndean is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO8 0BZ), in the parish of Horndean.
- What is Horndean?
- Horndean — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Horndean?
- The nearest railway station is Rowlands Castle, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO8 0BZ.
- How do I get to Horndean?
- The nearest railway station is Rowlands Castle, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO8 0BZ.