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Voted One of the Top 10

Places for Families in the UK

Nearby Eastleigh is undergoing a rapid A hot spot for arts and culture for the southeast,
transformation from its roots as a Victorian railway there are numerous festivals, theatres, museums
town and has been voted both one of the top and galleries to experience and explore. Walk
20 places to live in the UK* and one of the top 10 in the footsteps of a favourite author on one of
places for families to live in the UK**, alongside Winchester’s literature trails or visit the Winchester
such places as Winchester, Esher, St Albans and Discovery Centre, in the heart of the cultural
Brentwood. quarter, with its programme of exhibitions at The
Gallery and City Space.
On your doorstep is an excellent range of
secondary education options, with Barton Peveril Find unrivalled shopping and a plethora of
Sixth Form College (attended by Colin Firth) restaurants, pubs, inns, foodie shops and markets.
Ofsted rated ‘good’ and Eastleigh College, a Be spoiled for choice on a meal out, whether you
further education college specialising in vocational want Michelin-star dining at The Black Rat, a meal
education, deemed by Ofsted to be ‘outstanding’. at a high-street eatery or to grab a bite at a local
bistro. Make a day of it and spend an afternoon
A short drive in the car is all it takes to travel shopping in all of your favourite high-street stores,
from Bishopstoke to the vibrant cathedral city of as well as local independent boutiques.
Winchester. This Wessex city is beloved for its
cultural significance, contemporary conveniences
and scenic, rural surroundings.

8 *2015 research into quality indicators, Halifax Building Society. ** 2018 survey Yopa/Savills 9