Over the centuries it has been a family home and an artist's studio, and housed businesses including a dye-house and a bookbinder. The Wool House was built as a warehouse for the medieval wool trade. Now it is a museum telling the story of the port of Southampton. With 440 acres of woodland and meadows adjoining the River Itchen to explore, the Park is an ideal place for a family day out. Experience thrilling encounters with around 1000 wild animals in 100 acres of beautiful Hampshire parkland.
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Distances by road will be longer. Within easy walking distance of Romsey Abbey, Broadlands and King John s Hunting Lodge, this hotel also makes a great base for exploring further afield into Hampshire, Dorset and Wiltshire. A friendly, traditional hotel with distinctive thatched roof, recently refurbished throughout. Easily accessible from the M3 motorway and minutes from the cathedral city of Winchester. The Express by Holiday Inn Southampton West is located 3 miles from Southampton city centre.