Stockbridge, Hampshire

Stockbridge is a village between Andover and Romsey, close to the cathedral cities of Winchester and Salisbury. It is set in the famous Test Valley, which has some of the best fly-fishing in England. The Grosvenor Hotel in the High Street, which is over 250 years old, attracts many fishing visitors. The Houghton Fishing Club, the oldest fishing club in England, is based at the hotel. Opposite the hotel, is the 19th century Town Hall. The River Test flows under the High Street and it is possible to glimpse brown trout from the pavement.

Stockbridge has a wide irregular High Street, with houses of all styles, but mainly Tudor and Georgian. The High Street was part of a drovers’ road from Wales. Flocks of sheep and herds of cattle were driven along here. Visitors are well served by the traditional tea shops, gift shops, restaurants and inns, including the 600 year old The Three Cups Inn.

Duck Pond, River Test, Stockbridge

Duck Pond, River Test, Stockbridge

High Street, Stockbridge

High Street, Stockbridge

The Cottage and St. Peter’s Church, Stockbridge

Kings Head House and Old Swan House, Stockbridge

Mead House, High Street, Stockbridge

Old Swan House and Kitchenware Shop, Stockbridge

The Grosvenor Hotel, High Street, Stockbridge

The Grosvenor Hotel, High Street, Stockbridge

Stockbridge Gallery, Stockbridge

The Three Cups Inn, Stockbridge

Stokes of Stockbridge, High Street, Stockbridge

Lillies of Stockbridge, Stockbridge

Lillies of Stockbridge and Duck Pond, Stockbridge

St. Peter’s Church, Stockbridge

St. Peter’s Church, Stockbridge

St. Peter’s Church, Stockbridge

St. Peter’s Church, Stockbridge

Robjent’s, Stockbridge

The Old Post Office, High Street, Stockbridge

The White Hart, Stockbridge

Waterlow cottage, High Street, Stockbridge