Riverside Park

Fordingbridge Park or Recreation Ground

Despite not knowing what to call itself, this has pretty much everything you'd want from a small town park: a decent-sized playground, sports pitches, a snack kiosk that makes its own ice lollies, and even a shingle beach where you can paddle or swim in the languid waters of the Avon.

Address: Ringwood Road, SP6 1AN
Getting there: left bank of the river, off Bridge Street
Hours: Daily 8AM-7PM

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The George
18th-century riverside gastropub serving Hampshire favourites: steak and chips, chalk stream trout, lobster linguine. Save room for the local cheese board. The very sad selection of draught beers is made up for by extensive wine and cocktail lists. On sunny days, the outdoor terrace has a prime view of the Great Bridge.
Wed-Sat noon-3PM, 5:30-10PM; Sun noon-6PMMains £12-26; children's menu mains £9
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Great Bridge
One of only two bridges in the UK with seven arches, this is a pretty spot to take in the river. If the constant stream of traffic puts you off, you can get a more peaceful view of the ancient crossing from Riverside Park.
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Augustus John Statue
Grade II-listed bronze sculpture of the Fordingbridge artist, by Ivor Roberts-Jones. In contrast to many overidealised memorial statues, John is depicted as rather showing his age, looking unsteady on his feet, albeit still brimming with passion and something akin to defiance.
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Belinda's
Chatty bakery and tea shop, popular for its artisan bread, cakes, and sausage rolls.
Mon-Sat 8AM-3PM