Awbridge (pronounced A-bridge) is a village in Hampshire about 3 miles west of Romsey, near the River Test.
We camp on the field behind Awbridge Village Hall. This is a lovely site in the beautiful Test Valley, with a nature reserve next door, and plenty to see and do in Romsey and the surrounding area.
The site opens at 2pm on Thursday. The stewards for this can be contacted by email at info@wessexfdsg.org before the meet, or by the Wessex mobile phone on 07340 248 577 during the meet.
What’s on
Thursday site opens at 2pm and there will be a gathering/sing-a-round on the field in the evening
Friday 10am ‘bacon butty’ and coffee morning followed by a walk - time to be advised.
General music play up and crafting on the field during the day.
In the evening we shall gather for a sing-a-round on the field
Saturday AGM & Members Meeting
At 2:30 we start by welcoming you with a ‘cream tea’ in the hall before the AGM
The Wessex Area AGM will be held on Saturday 18th April, starting at 3pm in the hall on site, with signing in commencing at 2.30pm. Please remember your membership cards. The AGM will be followed by a Members Meeting.
This is a chance for you to have your say in how Wessex is being run, ask any questions or make suggestions for what you would like to see happen.
Nominations for the Committee, signed by the proposer, seconder and nominee, should be submitted to the Area Secretary before the commencement of the meeting.
5:30pm We invite you to a sharing supper in the hall ( please bring a plate of food to share )
7pm Ceilidh
Sunday
10:30 Coffee morning on the field
7:30pm Ceilidh in the hall
Monday
Site closes at 12:00
Ceilidh’s
Our ceilidh’s will be held on both Saturday and Sunday evenings, in the Village Hall on site.
This is an informal folk dance evening, interspersed with song, poetry or music. You can bring your own refreshments, although tea and coffee is provided in the interval.
In the area
Ancient market town, with lots to see and do
One of the finest examples of Norman architecture in Southern England
National Trust. A romantic house and gallery set in beautiful gardens alongside the River Test
The UK’s number 1 family theme park ,with over 70 exciting rides and attractions. Paultons is also home of Peppa Pig World
Local website for Awbridge village
Directions
Awbridge Village Hall
Romsey Rd, Awbridge, Hants, SO51 0HG
OS Ref: 185/326329
From Romsey head North on the A3057 (Great Bridge Street)
In approx 1 mile turn left at the Duke’s Head PH, signed Awbridge B3084 (Stanbridge Lane)
Continue for approx 2 miles to a ‘Y’ junction and turn left (Romsey Road)
Take the next left into the hall entrance
Local information
Shops
Romsey (3 miles from the site) has a wide range of major supermarkets and shops.
Eating out
There is a wide range pubs and restaurants in Romsey and the surrounding area close to Awbridge.
The Mill Arms at Dunbridge is a couple of miles from the site.
Transport
There is no regular public transport serving Awbridge.
The nearest train stations are Romsey (3 miles) and Mottisfont & Dunbridge (2½ miles)
