Car Hire Andover - Mini guide to Andover

Located in the northwest of Hampshire, Andover is a delightful town filled with historical attractions and surrounded by pleasant countryside, making it a fulfilling holiday destination.

Most of the town’s attractions are located just out of town, the most famous being the Beacon Hill fortress. The entrance, at the south-east, is carefully defended by in-curving banks and guard houses outside. Inside the bank there are a number of hut sites and storage pits, scattered about the enclosure. An historic event of a different era is recalled by a memorial stone situated in the Seven Barrows field to the south of Beacon Hill. The inscription on the stone recalls that it was here that Sir Geoffrey de Haviland (1882-1965), made his first successful flight on September 10, 1910. Beacon Hill is a landmark for miles around, and can be seen from all over Hampshire, and there are spectacular views of Bury Hill, Quarley, Danebury, and Old Winchester Hill.

In Andover town itself are a number of enthralling museums, including the Iron Age Museum, Museum of Army Flying, and the acclaimed Andover Museum. Families will love the interesting Hawk Conservatory, Whitchurch Silk Mill and nearby Highclere Castle.

Andover has ample first-class accommodations and a variety of charming pubs, restaurants and bars.

Outdoors enthusiasts can explore the scenic Test Way, a 46 mile walk to the mouth of the River Test from the highest point on the downs in Southern England. The trail follows the valley of the River Test for much of its length, starting high on the chalk downs where the pure waters begin their journey underground.

Andover is located 85km southwest of London’s Heathrow International Airport, and there are a number of convenient and reliable transportation options to the town. Trains depart every half hour from London Waterloo station (duration 1 hour), while motorists can reach Andover on the Westbound A303 from London.