Fordingbridge on the western edge of The New Forest
Perhaps the first recorded mention of this town was in the Domesday book although there were Roman settlements around the area mostnotably the Roman Villa at Rockbourne. The remains of the villa which really only consists of the mosaic flooring is open for viewing from Easter weekend until the end of September. But the history of the town goes way back beyond the Romans and their invasion. Evidence in the area goes all the way back to the Neolithic period It is a very interesting area with such an ancient history having over 70 listed buildings. Tales of smugglers, and all places along the Avon in fact, tales of ghosts and any number of tales of intrigue make this an interesting place to base a walking break/holiday.
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