Village and surroundings

There is evidence that Micheldever has been a settlement since the Bronze age, this can be found in Micheldever wood and flint spear heads are still found in the village together with Roman coins. The original name in the 9th Century for the village was Mycheldefer and is thought to mean much water. It was owned by Alfred the Great had its own mill and supplied the fish for Hyde Abbey in Winchester.

In more recent times it has acquired many timber framed thatched cottages and can fairly be described as a picture postcard village.

The church was originally built in 1527 only the tower now remains and was restored and attached to the present building in 1809

As mentioned previously we also have a village pub and post office

Micheldever station is 2 miles distant and has fast trains to London

To see and do in the area 10- 30mins drive

Winchester Cathedral, Great Hall, Winchester College, Water Meadows, Jane Austin's House, Military Museums a few suggestions of the many possibilities

Alresford is a pretty country town with the Watercress Line( A Steam Railway).

Hinton Ampner National Trust garden and House

Whitchurch Silk Mill (Princess Diana's wedding dress material was manufactured here)

Stockbridge another attractive village a favourite for afternoon tea

Marwell Zoo famous for its wildlife conservation programme

30mins -1hr away

Jane Austin's House Chawton

Highclere Castle (Lord Canarvons family home has a fascinating Tutankhamen exhibition)

Middle Wallop flying Museum

Beaulieu (Motor Museum)

New Forest

Portsmouth for (Nelsons Victory, Mary Rose exhibition)

Stone Henge

These are some possible suggestions but there are many other options within easy reach