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Where to get real Christmas trees in Hampshire 2022

December 1, 2022December 1, 2022by Rebecca Henderson2 Comments

Where to get real Christmas trees in Hampshire is your guide to finding the nearest place across the county to pick a real tree.

Going to get a tree and decorating it is one of the big markers that Christmas is just around the corner. It’s such an exciting time of the year and I love the tradition of picking the tree and the smell of a real fir in the house. It just makes Christmas!

Here’s a guide to help you find where to go around your neck of the woods…

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England, Fareham, Hampshire, Portsmouth, UK, Uncategorized, Warsash

Walk around Warsash Nature Reserve

April 26, 2021November 7, 2022by Rebecca Henderson1 Comment

Follow the tree trail on a walk around Warsash Nature Reserve and read the poetry trees for something a little bit different on your next walk.

A popular local spot, the nature reserve is great for picnics, short trail runs and dog walks…

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England, Hamble, Hampshire, Southampton, UK, Uncategorized, Warsash

Walk the River Hamble from Warsash

March 15, 2021November 7, 2022by Rebecca Henderson4 Comments

The River Hamble has several stunning walks but one of the best is from Warsash and can include a ride in the famous pink ferry.

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I’m Bex, I live in a beautiful county called Hampshire on the South Coast of the UK and I love living by the sea. The county is famous for growing watercress, its maritime history and for being Jane Austen’s home among many other famous literary giants.

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