Broadlands Estate

Visited on Weekday Wait time Up to 10 min Reservation recommended Yes More
Apr 9th, 2023

Visited on Weekday Wait time Up to 10 min Reservation recommended Yes More
Mar 5th, 2023

Beautiful family home and gardens.
Jan 17th, 2023

Nov 11th, 2022

Updated April 2023. Broadlands House is generally only open to the public for a fortnight at Easter time, and then again for two weeks in late summer. Afternoon guided tours only. Max group size of eight, must be booked in advance and paid for online. See the 'Broadlands Estates' website for current dates, times, prices, tour availability etc +++++ A Palladian style mansion designed by Capability Brown and his architect son-in-law Henry Holland in the late 1700s. Situated about a mile south of Romsey town centre, just off the A27 southern bypass. An imposing entrance hall acts as a gallery of classical Roman sculptures. At the rear of the house are three imposing reception rooms that have been restored to their Jacobean splendour, with collections of fine Wedgewood pieces given by Josiah W himself. The two most famous residents were Lord Palmerston (twice Victoria's Prime Minister), and then Earl Mountbatten of Burma. The north rooms of the house include many fascinating items of Mountbatten memorabilia. The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh were regular visitors, and Prince Charles and Diana started their honeymoon here. There are conducted tours of the main ground floor rooms that last just over an hour. The local volunteer guides are very knowledgeable. After your tour you can wander on the lawns that slope gently down from the house to the river Test, one of the finest salmon and trout rivers in southern England. The tours are wheelchair accessible, with limited disabled parking close to the house. The main carpark and toilets are about 5 minutes walk from the House along a stony path. There are no refreshment facilities on site, as nearby Romsey town centre boasts a wide range of eating and drinking places.
Apr 6th, 2023