Posts by Amanda Aldous

Pubs and Restaurants

The Hoddington Arms in Upton Grey (open Wednesday – Sunday)

https://www.hoddingtonarms.co.uk/

This is our favourite and there is a nice walk there which takes around 45 minutes

The Gamekeepers, Mapledurwell (open daily)

https://thegamekeepers.co.uk/

Bel & The Dragon, Odiham

https://www.belandthedragon.co.uk/odiham/

El Castello, Odiham (Italian Restaurant)

https://www.elcastello-odiham.co.uk/

The Sun Inn, Bentley

https://www.suninnbentworth.com/

Coffee Shops

The Yard at Chilton Candover. https://www.theyardhampshire.co.uk/

The Street Bakeshop in Old Basing (amazing sour dough bread) https://www.thestreetbakeshop.co.uk/

Walks:       

The walking around here is excellent and you can go for miles from here.  Either turn left or right at the top of the drive and you will find a footpath within 200m.  If you have a dog you will need to keep it on a lead and stick to the footpaths.

A Few Places to visit from here

Please check their websites in advance as the opening days and times are constantly changing according to the season!

Jane Austen’s House at Chawton

Old Basing House

Walk by Basingstoke Canal

The Vyne, National Trust Property

Gilbert White’s House at Selbourne (nice pubs and walks too)

The Grange at Northington

Market Towns to Visit

Odiham

Alresford

Winchester

Hartley Wintney

Understanding Abstract Art

One of the pleasures of running my art gallery in Hampshire is having the opportunity to spend time talking to the artists I represent and understanding the inspiration behind their work.  As someone who has always been drawn to abstract art, I thought it would be interesting and helpful to explore what is meant by ‘Abstract Art’.