Discover Ellingham: Church, Nature and History

Ellingham combines a 13th-century church with nature watching and memories of the history of the Second World War. Those planning a trip can bring together different interests here: a visit to St Mary & All Saints, the birdlife at Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve and the walking route to the Huff Duff. This makes it possible to choose a holiday apartment or holiday house based on the experiences that are particularly important to your travel group.

Church and Local History

St Mary & All Saints in Ellingham is a 13th-century church. The churchyard contains the grave of Alice Lisle. This gives the site a tangible connection to religious and local history, without limiting the visit to the church building itself. The services are rooted in the Book of Common Prayer; services for families are also offered.

There is a fixed point of reference for planning your day: St Mary & All Saints is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Families who would like to combine a cultural focus with a shared outing can plan their church visit accordingly. The church is also a notable place to visit in Ellingham for travellers interested in historic buildings, church traditions or the history of individuals.

Birds and Paths at Blashford Lakes

In the area around Ellingham, Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve is used year-round by thousands of birds. These include kingfishers, lapwings and oystercatchers. The diversity of species gives the trip a clear connection with nature and may be particularly interesting for families who want to combine observation and exercise.

For getting around the site, the nature reserve has 8 km of surfaced gravel paths. These paths are suitable for wheelchairs and electric buggies. The specific length of the paths is therefore a useful point to consider when planning your day, if you intend to spend a longer period in the area or need to take different requirements within your travel group into account. The nature reserve's main car park is located near Ellingham on the north side of Ellingham Drove.

The Huff Duff and Its Wartime History

The Huff Duff was a radio direction-finding station during the Second World War. The air-raid shelter associated with the Huff Duff was built for the crew of the nearby radio direction-finding station. This connection makes the site a destination for travellers who would like to include technical or military history in their trip alongside nature and churches.

The walking route to the Huff Duff is located away from Ellingham Drove or Highwood Lane near Rockford in Hampshire. These location details help you include the historic excursion in your plans. Together with St Mary & All Saints and Blashford Lakes, this creates a diverse picture of Ellingham: church tradition, wildlife observation and history stand alongside one another as different travel interests.

The Right Accommodation for Your Travel Plans

When looking for accommodation in Ellingham, it is worth deciding on your preferred focus first. A holiday apartment or holiday house can serve as a base for a trip centred on visiting the church, observing nature at Blashford Lakes or exploring the history of the Huff Duff. For families, the family services and birdwatching offer different ideas for days out; those with a stronger interest in history can combine the church and the Huff Duff.

Ellingham offers several clearly distinct themes, without requiring you to commit to just one type of trip.

Discover More Places

For further location options, you can also look at Tadley, Bartley, Heckfield, Barton on Sea, Rotherwick, Micheldever Station, Titchfield and Penton Mewsey.

For the overarching travel overview: Hampshire.