Timeline
16:03
Grab a pint and a plate of chalk stream trout or steak and chips at The George. The 18th-century riverside gastropub is open from 12:00, so you have plenty of time to eat before heading out.
16:18
Walk 30 minutes ENE to Good Friday Hill. This is the viewing spot where the sun sets directly behind the Fordingbridge Festival grounds on the specified dates. Arrive early to find a good vantage point.
16:48
Watch the sunset align with the festival. Around 16:48 local time, the sun dips behind the event grounds, marking the perfect moment for this seasonal alignment.
17:33
Return to The George for a local cheese board and a nightcap. The gastropub stays open until 22:00, giving you time to unwind after the walk.
Local tip
Good Friday Hill is 30 minutes from the landmark. Check the route for the walk ENE. The George is open We-Sa 12:00-15:00 and 17:30-22:00, so ensure you arrive before 17:30 if you want to eat dinner, or stick to the lunch window if you plan to eat before the walk.
Check before you go
- The alignment is visible from 28 Oct to 02 Nov and 08 Feb to 13 Feb.
- The George is open We-Sa 12:00-15:00 and 17:30-22:00; Su 12:00-18:00.
- Walk from the landmark to Good Friday Hill takes 30 minutes.
Worth knowing
- Sun position is calculated. We have not confirmed the view is unobstructed.
- The George is open at 16:03 only on Su
- The George is open at 17:33 only on We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Fordingbridge (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).