Netley Abbey
An attractive small village edging Southampton Water adn the expanse of Royal
Victoria Country Park, Netley lies in the parish of Hound, the name of which
derives from a plant called 'Hoarhound' which once grew profusely in the area.
Within Netley lies the imposing ruins of Netley Abbey set in beautiful lawns (with free admission), Netley Castle which was built in 1542 as oe of Henry VIII's coastal defenes against the French; built by Sir William Paulet, the castle is now luxury apartments. There is a fascinatibe heritage exhibition in the Heritage Centre within Royal Victoria Country Park, where the UK's first purpose built military hospital once stood.
Attractions within Netley Abbey
Netley Abbey ruins 
Tel: 023 9258 1059
Request a free Netley Abbey information leaflet on 0906 68 22 001 or email hamblevalley@walkingdistance.co.uk
Royal Victoria Country Park
Tel: 023 8045 5157
Royal Victoria Railway
Situated within Royal Victoria Country Park
Tel: 023 8045 6246
www.royalvictoriarailway.co.uk
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• Southampton • SO14 1HF
Tel : 0906 68 22 001 (calls cost 25p per min) • Email:hamblevalley@walkingdistance.co.uk
Tel : 0906 68 22 001 (calls cost 25p per min) • Email:hamblevalley@walkingdistance.co.uk
