NEARBY EXPERIENCES
From quintessential country pursuits like the Royal Berkshire School of Shooting, to some of England's most iconic sites like Windsor Castle.
Hampshire and its surrounding area are filled with plenty of things for all to do.
ENGLAND'S ICONIC SITES
We're lucky to have some of England's most well-known sites and experiences right on our doorstep. From Windsor Castle to Stonehenge and beyond. We'd be delighted to arrange transport and guides to help you discover our surrounding area.
Windsor Castle
Just a 35-minute drive from Heckfield Place, this loved landmark
is worthy of a visit.
Stonehenge
This pre-historic monument is less than an hour from Heckfield.
Highclere Castle
Highclere Castle, where Downton Abbey was filmed, is just half an hour from Heckfield.
Winchester
This cathedral-city has all the charm of historic England and is just over half an hour from Heckfield.
Our Corner of Hampshire
Experience a real sense of place in our local area with activities such as clay pigeon shooting, touring a local vineyard at Hattingley Valley, visit nearby Chicane's to tour their collection of classic Aston Martins and more.
Clay Pigeon Shooting at the Purdey at the Royal Berkshire Shooting School
Established 30 years ago, The Royal Berkshire Shooting School is internationally recognised as one of the finest facilities of its kind. Set within nearly 100 acres in an area of outstanding natural beauty, facilities include a mixture of towers as well as their famous Purdey Grouse Moor.
Whether you are a complete novice, looking to enjoy your very first experience of shooting, or a seasoned shot looking for a lesson, you will be sure to enjoy this thrilling quintessentially British experience. Please note the Shooting School is not open on Sunday.
Private sessions with founder of the RBSS, Dylan Williams, are also available.
CLAY PIGEON SHOOTING WITH DYLAN WILLIAMS
We are delighted to have a very close partnership with Dylan Williams, who established the world-famous Royal Berkshire Shooting School and has decades of teaching experience. Over the years, Dylan has gained a reputation for providing shooting lessons that are calm, friendly, and always great fun.
During your time with him, you’ll be able to experience two hours of the most enjoyable clay pigeon shooting set in the beautiful grounds of The Royal Berkshire.
Discover Jane Austen
Join our resident Jane Austen expert, visiting the site of her birthplace and her Father’s church at Steventon. Explore the picturesque villages that Jane Austen knew, see the country houses where she danced, fell in and out of love and trace the people that she mentions in her letters, in memorials, in village churches and in a landscape remarkably unchanged since the 1770s.
Wellington Riding
Wellington Riding is one of the UK’s biggest and best-known equestrian centres and our immediate neighbour.
Set in 300 acres of the Duke of Wellington’s beautiful Hampshire estate, they are a British Horse Society Approved Riding School, Livery Yard and ‘Where to Train’ Centre to BHSI.
Choose from beginner’s class to a hack through the countryside.
Aston Martins
The ultimate car is our neighbour - Chicane Aston Martins are very close by and are home to some iconic DB6s through to the modern super cars. They restore, maintain and look after more than 20 Astons and welcome Heckfield Place’s guests to visit.
Please note that visits must be booked in advance through our guest assistants. The
Chicane team are not able to accommodate walk-in appointments.
West Green House - The Opera Garden
Nestling in the woodlands just ten minutes from Heckfield Place, the gardens of West Green House are amongst the most beautiful in England.
The unique gardens provide a magnificent backdrop to the Opera programme at West Green House, both of which are under the stewardship of renowned garden designer and current owner, Marylyn Abbott. The Summer Opera season runs in July-August, with additional performances
throughout the year.
The Grange Festival
A unique summer experience on our doorstep, The Grange Festival is a renowned destination for world-class opera, jazz, dance and theatre performances.
The Grange Festival runs in June-July. Our Reservations team can also assist with arranging transfers to and from the festival.
Hattingley Valley Winery Tour and Tasting
Enjoy a two hour private tour (for up to six guests) where you’ll not only taste the award-winning wines from Hattingley Valley, but will also benefit from their in-depth knowledge, as you are guided through the 600-tonne capacity eco-friendly winery and shown each step of the traditional method sparkling wine-making process.
Available Monday – Friday. Not available during harvest time which is usually mid September to end of October.
TENNIS AT RISELEY TENNIS CLUB
Our neighbours at Riseley Tennis Club offer four floodlit hard courts that are open all year round.
If you wish to learn or improve your game, a coach is also available upon request.
BEARWOOD LAKES GOLF
For the golfers among you Bearwood Lakes is 15 minutes away from Heckfield Place and provides a beautiful, peaceful round of golf in an exclusive private club.