Bishop’s Waltham is a vibrant medieval market town at the source of the River Hamble.
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Bishop's Waltham sits midway between Portsmouth and Winchester on the edge of the stunning South Downs National Park.
It has serious appeal for shoppers and foodies, with individual boutiques, delis, coffee shops and award-winning restaurants in a series of attractive 17th and 18th century buildings.
From the fine Norman church to the impressive ruins of the medieval Bishop’s Waltham Palace, the town’s history - which stretches back to the 12th century – is remarkably well preserved, but there’s also plenty for the 21st century visitor.
Surrounding areas include Wickham, a characterful town steeped in history with independent shops and serene water meadows, Swanmore, with its early and mid-Victorian brick architecture, and Botley – a picturesque market town on the upper banks of the River Hamble.
HERITAGE AND HISTORY
The High Street
St George’s Square, at the south end of the High Street, is all that survives of the original marketplace, with the stone under the Jubilee Clock the last remaining part of the original market house that once stood in the square.
St Peter’s Church
This site at the end of the Georgian St Peter’s Street has been a place of worship for more than 900 years. The church has a Norman core, Saxon font, Jacobean pulpit and a 14th century iron clock from the Bishop’s Palace, with a pendulum weighing a third of a ton and believed to be the third heaviest in the world.
Bishop’s Waltham Palace
Henry II, Richard the Lionheart, Henry III, IV, V, VI, VIII, Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth I all passed through the doors of the Bishop’s Palace, which was destroyed in 1644 under Cromwell’s orders. Explore the extensive remains of this grand medieval palace, which was founded in the 12th century.
Bishop’s Waltham Museum
History lovers can find out all about the medieval town at this free museum.
Bishop's Waltham Office Areas
Bishop’s Waltham | Swanmore | Waltham Chase | Curdridge | Meonstoke | Durley | Wickham | Boorley Green | Botley | Soberton | Shirrell Heath | Exton | Shedfield | Corhampton | Knowle Village | Burridge
Our Bishop's Waltham specialist
Claire Southwell
Contact Claire or any of our Bishop's Waltham team on 01489 893946 or at bishopswaltham@whiteandguard.com.
