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The Great Britain Guide

Museums · South East England

River Itchen, Hampshire

In or near Southampton.

♿ Wheelchair: limited

River Itchen, Hampshire — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Statue of Ted Bates M.B.E. outside St Mary's Stadium - geograph.org.uk - 3617490

Peter Facey — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
Nearest railway station
Woolston · 0.9 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

River Itchen, Hampshire 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.

Photo gallery

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lee-on-The Solent to Itchen Estuary SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: The New Forest SSSI
  • Ramsar wetland: New Forest
  • Ramsar wetland: Solent & Southampton Water

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The River Itchen is located in Hampshire, South-East England. Known for its clear waters and diverse wildlife, it is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The river is significant for its chalk stream ecosystem, attracting various species and offering opportunities for fishing and walking along its banks.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.9052, -1.3857
District
Southampton
Parish
Southampton, unparished area
Postcode
SO14 5RF
Parliamentary constituency
Southampton Test
Nearest railway station
Woolston0.9 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

St Mary's Stadium - geograph.org.uk - 7640613📷 5

Public art & sculpture · South East England

Ted Bates MBE

Ted Bates MBE — a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Pear Tree Green Congregational Church in 1970 - geograph.org.uk - 6468319📷 5

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Peartree Green

Peartree Green — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

View From the Itchen Bridge, Southampton (11) - geograph.org.uk - 1734745📷 5

Vineyards · South East England

Itchen Ferry village

Itchen Ferry village — a UK vineyard in england south east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.

Boarded up shops, Northam, Southampton - geograph.org.uk - 26975📷 5

Historic churches · South East England

Taqwah Mosque

Taqwah Mosque — a church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Itchen Bridge📷 5

Historic bridges · South East England

Itchen Bridge

Itchen Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

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St. Mary's Church, Southampton📷 5

Historic churches · South East England

St. Mary's Church, Southampton

St. Mary's Church, Southampton — church in Southampton, UK.

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Where to eat & stay near River Itchen, Hampshire

Places to stay

Western Esplanade - geograph.org.uk - 4052987📷 7

Hotels · South East England

Leonardo Royal Hotel

Leonardo Royal Hotel — a hotel in england south east. 4-star. Brand: Leonardo Royal Hotel.

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Travelodge Southampton - geograph.org.uk - 4638099📷 7

Hotels · South East England

Elizabeth House Hotel

Elizabeth House Hotel — a hotel in england south east.

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What^ - geograph.org.uk - 7754960📷 7

Hotels · South East England

Novotel

Novotel — a hotel in england south east.

Grange Road, Old Netley - geograph.org.uk - 1986915📷 5

Caravan parks · South East England

Sunnydale Farm Touring Park

Sunnydale Farm Touring Park — a caravan park in england south east.

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Church Street, Shirley - geograph.org.uk - 5138376📷 5

B&Bs · South East England

The Regent Guest House

The Regent Guest House — a bed-and-breakfast in england south east.

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View of the East Wing Annexe from the Old Nurses' Home - geograph.org.uk - 2938581📷 5

Hostels · South East England

Ronald McDonald House

Ronald McDonald House — a hostel in england south east.

Freermhc.org.uk

Places to eat & drink

Flats in Chapel, Southampton - geograph.org.uk - 6741118📷 5

Historic pubs · South East England

The Joiners

The Joiners in England South East, United Kingdom.

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The Old Farmhouse - geograph.org.uk - 6441127📷 7

Historic pubs · South East England

Old Farmhouse Public House

Old Farmhouse Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.

The former Globe Hotel - geograph.org.uk - 4053043📷 7

Historic pubs · South East England

The Globe Public House

The Globe Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.

Oxford Street, Southampton - geograph.org.uk - 4057037📷 5

Historic pubs · South East England

The Grapes Public House

The Grapes Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.

The Star Hotel, Southampton - geograph.org.uk - 2409008📷 7

Historic pubs · South East England

Star Hotel

Star Hotel in England South East, United Kingdom.

thestarhotel.com
Southampton - geograph.org.uk - 8073961📷 7

Restaurants · South East England

La Regata

La Regata — a restaurant in england south east.

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Medway megaliths

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Frequently asked questions

Where is River Itchen, Hampshire?
River Itchen, Hampshire is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO14 5RF), in the parish of Southampton, unparished area.
What is River Itchen, Hampshire?
River Itchen, Hampshire — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to River Itchen, Hampshire?
The nearest railway station is Woolston, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SO14 5RF.
Is River Itchen, Hampshire a protected site?
Yes — River Itchen, Hampshire is part of the Lee-on-The Solent to Itchen Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the The New Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to River Itchen, Hampshire?
The nearest railway station is Woolston, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO14 5RF.