Hamble is a small village in Hampshire just outside of Southampton on the South coast. A popular location throughout its history with evidence of Stone Age man and more recently the Romans who all left traces of their residence. With fresh water, fertile soil and forests close by it is easy to understand why the location was first used as a settlement, St Andrews church can trace its roots back to Norman times despite being rebuilt in the 15th century, whilst the 16th century saw Hamble castle built close to the Common with traces of it still evident today at low tide. It is no wonder then that being so close to the sea that the village dabbled with piracy, local history shows that in 1560 a local boatman was hired to take some sailors back to their ship, on the way though they decided to board and take another ship driving the crew overboard, the boatman escaped and the pirates went ashore at Arundel. Today Hamble still enjoys its association with the sea, the local sailing club was first established here in 1925 and is as popular today as it ever was, in the older part of the village there are several pubs and restaurants and at last count three sailing clubs. The village of Hamble though also has its links with the aviation industry and 1922 saw the first waterplane being housed here, during the 1930’s British Marine Aircraft opened a factory here but the last plane to fly out of Hamble was in 1998.
Camping
Dentist
Holiday Park
Pub and Bar
George & Falcon
King & Queen
Oyster Quay
Square Rigger
The Bugle
The Victory
Restaurant
School
Hamble Community School
Hamble Primary School
Solicitor
Sports Clubs
Hamble River Sailing Club (Sailing)
Shops
Hamble Lane Fish Bar
Blackthorn Pharmacy
Clippers of Hamble
Bonne Bouche
Activities
The Grand Lady(Boat Trips and Cruises)
Places to Stay near Hamble
The Jolly Farmer Country Inn (1.98 miles)
Originally farm cottages The Jolly Farmer became a pub in 1835 and retains it's true country atmosphere. Martin and Cilla O'Grady have been operating the Jolly Farmer since 1983, in the belief that true hospitality ... More | visit website
Premier Inn Fareham (2.83 miles)
Fountain Court Hotel (2.98 miles)
The Fountain Court Hotel is situated on the outskirts of Hythe and is perfectly positioned, whether in the area on Business or Pleasure. Southampton City Centre is just a short ferry journey away from Hythe, ... More | visit website
Town or Country - Foxfields (3.21 miles)
Eversley Guest House (3.38 miles)
Solent Hotel & Spa (3.41 miles)
The luxurious Solent Hotel provides a haven of peace and tranquility for both business and leisure guests. Surrounded by landscaped gardens featuring mature trees and ancient meadowland, the hotel offers a true country house welcome. ... More | visit website
Boathouse Hotel (3.52 miles)
Holiday Inn Fareham Solent (3.53 miles)
The Holiday Inn Fareham – Solent is conveniently situated just outside of Fareham, between the cities of Southampton and Portsmouth and backing on to Hampshire’s Meon Valley. Located in a quiet grassy area, the Fareham ... More | visit website
Charter House (4.04 miles)
Antico Hotel (4.16 miles)
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