Museums · South East England
River Test
In or near Ashurst.
River Test — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
JThomas — 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
- Totton · 0.9 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
River Test 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: The New Forest SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lower Test Valley SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Solent & Southampton Water
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The River Test is a notable river located in South-East England. It is renowned for its clear waters and diverse wildlife, making it a significant site for ecological study and outdoor activities. The river is particularly famous for its trout fishing, attracting enthusiasts from various regions.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.9251, -1.4792
- District
- Southampton
- Parish
- Southampton, unparished area
- Postcode
- SO16 9BN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Southampton Test
- Nearest railway station
- Totton — 0.9 km
Sources
- wikipedia: River Test (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is River Test?
- River Test is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO16 9BN), in the parish of Southampton, unparished area.
- What is River Test?
- River Test — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to River Test?
- The nearest railway station is Totton, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SO16 9BN.
- Is River Test a protected site?
- Yes — River Test is part of the The New Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Lower Test Valley SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to River Test?
- The nearest railway station is Totton, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO16 9BN.