Odiham
Odiham is a large village in Hampshire's Hart district.
Get in
On foot
- Walk the Three Castles Path, a 60 mile walk from Windsor to Winchester, which passes via Odiham. This walk is inspired by the journeys of King John between the two cities via the castle he built at Odiham in the time of Magna Carta, and passes through a variety of attractive scenery including parkland and forest, heath and downland, quiet streams and picturesque villages. For more information see the website, or get a hold of a copy of the book 'The Three Castles Path' by David Bounds and Dave Ramm (ISBN 1874258082).
Get around
See
- 1 Odiham Castle (King John's Castle). The ruins of a castle built by King John. The construction started in 1207 and ended in 1214. The castle's ruins are now designated as a grade I building and are maintained by the Hampshire County Council.
- 2 All Saints Church, ☏ +44 1256 703395. A historic church in Odiham, and the largest in the diocese. It was completed in the thirteenth century and has been designated as a grade I listed building.
Do
- Basingstoke Canal. The Basingstoke Canal extends through Odiham, and there are many walks around the canal. The canal is connected to the national network and it is possible to take a boat as far north to Scotland.
Buy
Eat
- The Grapevine Bistro Restaurant, 121 High Street, Odiham, ☏ +44 1256 701122.
- The George Hotel & Restaurant, 100 High Street, Odiham, ☏ +44 1256 702081.
Drink
Sleep
- Nextdoor Odiham, 102 High Street, Odiham, ☏ +44 1256 701145, info@nextdoorodiham.co.uk.
- The George Hotel & Restaurant, 100 High Street, Odiham, ☏ +44 1256 702081.