Visitor Information
There are many things to see and do based from Swanwick Marina. Why not consider taking your dinghy upstream (at HW). The river becomes tranquil beyond the bridges. The right fork takes you to the Horse and Jockey at Curbridge and the left fork winds to Botley. It is overgrown and narrow, but a wreck can be seen at low tide.
Local attractions
Alternatively visit Bursledon Windmill or Brickworks; Manor Farm Country Park or the Royal Victoria Park and Netley Chapel.
Upper Hamble and Manor Farm Country Park
- Cross the main A27 and turn left.
- Cross the River and pass under Railway Bridge.
- Turn right into Blundell Lane.
- Carry on along the river through the boatyard.
- Follow Strawberry Trail signs to Manor Farm
Swanwick Nature Reserve
- Cross the main A27 and continue up Swanwick Lane.
- Over the M27 and take the first turning on the left, then right into the nature reserve.
- This is home to a variety of wildfowl and wading birds.
Shopping
For retail therapy there is the choice of Whiteley Outlet Village, West Quay shopping centre in Southampton or Marks and Spencers at Hedge End.
Walks
Riverside path to Warsash (2 miles)
- The footpath goes along the foreshore at the end of Swanwick Shore Road
- It continues on the downstream side of Universal Marina
