Based in the New Forest, this wonderful small town lives up to its expectations. Situated in-between Bournemouth and Salisbury City's, this place is somewhere to stay if you wish to see some of the bigger places of England. With Bournemouth being a huge tourist resort and not to mention being a famous coastal resort. This is also close to the most famous, Sandbanks beach, home of many millionaires including the likes of Harry Redknapp. Moving on, Fordingbridge is an old Market town, was originally called 'Forde', which was mentioned in the doomsday book. Fordingbridge town is made up of many public houses, a museum, shops, many churches, a museum and a lot of ...  Read the complete review

Such a lovely place! Worth a visit. Fordingbridge is a small country town, on the banks of the River Avon & on the edge of the New Forest. It is in Hampshire, but close to the Wiltshire border. We found it a good base, Stonehenge & Salisbury just a 15 minute drive(traffic permitting). Bournmouth just 20 minutes. Southhampton is not too far either. Fordingbridge is quiet and quaint. There is a lovely pub/restaurant called The George, overlooking the river. It serves very good meals & snacks. Children are welcome too. We stayed in the Ashburn Hotel, which I highly recommend. It is of very high standard & the meals are silver service & the ...  Read the complete review