Wickham Court, Hampshire

Residential Park (find out more here)

Description

Wickham Court is located in Fareham, Hampshire is one of England's most beautiful and interesting counties to visit.  It's little wonder why so many people choose to visit or even stay here for long periods.  Based in the Meon Valley in North Boarhunt, Fareham, this is a gated community which also has CCTV. This residential park is brimming with facilities and amenities which are available to enjoy all year round.

Park homes are available to owners over the age of 45. Residents can enjoy easy access to swimming pools (indoor and outdoor), a bar, clubhouse, coffee lounge and even a steam room.  Set on the doorstep of Fareham, this remains one of the better-linked parks for access to Hampshire towns and attractions.

This residential park is in a prime location for those who may wish to explore Fareham and any surrounding towns and villages. It is also easilt accesible to the coastline and the surrounding countryside. The park is nestled in the very heart of Hampshire. This makes it easy to explore the wider area at your leisure at any time. 

Nearby amenities include a bus stop just outside the entrance of the park. The doctors surgery is 2.5 miles away, post office 2 miles and train station is 5 miles away.

Exploring Fareham

As the nearest town in proximity Fareham is often the first port of call for many residents here who enjoy venturing out.  While rural Hampshire and the coast are wonderful to traverse on fine days, you may also wish to explore the nearby town and village areas which have considerable history to them.

Fareham is a traditional town centre with a shopping precinct and plenty of quaint English sights.  It may not have the hustle and bustle of bigger cities nearby such as Southampton or Portsmouth, but it does still draw a loyal crowd, many of whom travel to sample the markets and who stop en route while enjoying the coast.

Fareham Markets

Fareham is a market town which is often surprisingly busy!  There are over 300 different shops and amenities for you to explore here, including local restaurants, cafés, bars and pubs.  Fareham is a town which is proud of its heritage, and as it has a focus on markets, you will always likely find some good, local produce to take home with you from one of its many stalls.

The Farmers' Markets in Fareham have been operating for over 20 years.  They can be found in the precinct on West Street on the first Saturday morning of each month.  Providing you arrive after 9am and before 2pm, you'll be able to sample some wonderful home-grown and home-reared goods from around 40 different farms from the local area.

There are also occasional Gardeners' Markets, which operate twice a year on the second Saturday of May and June.  These markets, much like the Farmers', offer you the chance to take some genuine home-grown Fareham produce back with you.  Only this produce, of course, you are generally advised not to eat!  If you love plants and gardening, these markets will be well worth a visit year after year. 

There are, of course, also traditional markets in place in downtown Fareham.  These number around 50 and run on West Street each Monday from between 9am and 3pm.

Regular Events

Fareham is also a town which hosts a number of events and festivals each year, traditionally in and around their market zones.  The main Fareham Town website hosts a calendar of ongoing events and occasions which are well worth taking note of. 

Regular events in Fareham may include arts and craft fair, car boot sales, music events, outdoor plays and family fun days.  There are normally two or three big events happening in any week during the warmer months, which means you should really head to Fareham from spring onwards to sample the best of what the town has to offer.

Attractions and Sites of Interest

Beyond Fareham and Wickham, there are of course the two major cities, Portsmouth and Southampton.  The development is well-connected to main roads which means you can easily travel out to the city zones without having to go too far or having to spend too much on fuel.  However, there are also plenty of other attractions and sites of interest which you may wish to take a look at around the general area. 

The Mary Rose

Portsmouth Harbour is, of course, where King Henry VIII's ship, the Mary Rose, sank during an invasion in the 16th century.  Having officially sunk around 1545, the vessel has long since been recovered and is now die open to visitors from all over the region and all over the UK. 

The Mary Rose is an absolutely breath-taking vessel, and visitors can now explore what remains along with learning more about the time period.  The Mary Rose is based at the Portsmouth Maritime Museum, at the HM Naval Base, making it very difficult to miss if you are in the local area.

The Meon Valley Trail

The park is situated in the heart of the Meon Valley, and the Valley itself is well-known for its incredible walks and cycle trail.  It's officially graded as an 'easy' route for most cyclists and stretches all the way from West Meon all the way to Knowle.  All in all, it is a 10-mile cycle route, though it is also often enjoyed by walkers, joggers and even horse riders.

It is a wonderful walk that you can take at your own pace.  You don't have to complete the whole trail in one walk or one cycle!  It is a great way to take in the beautiful, breath-taking surroundings of the Meon Valley, and conveniently, it really isn't too far from the park itself.

Holly Hill Woodland Park

This stunning expanse of woodland, owned by Fareham Borough Council, offers more than 70 acres of absolutely beautiful natural land and thickets for you to explore and traverse at your leisure.  It is based alongside the River Hamble, which can make for some stunning photo opportunities along the way.

Holly Hill isn't your traditional English woodland.  There are scores of exotic plants, flowers and even rare fauna living here!  It is completely accessible to the less able-bodied.  With lakes stretching out to over 5 acres in size, it also makes for a lovely, peaceful stroll or picnic spot.  The Council is also aiming to continue preserving the land for future generations to enjoy.  Where better to come out and enjoy your retirement?

Ashcroft Arts Centre

Like a bit of local entertainment?   Enjoy taking a closer look at community artwork and projects?  Fareham's extensive Ashcroft Arts Centre should be one of the first stops you wish to make while exploring the area.

This centre is perhaps bigger than it sounds!  There is an art studio, a bar and cafe, and even a full theatre which seats up to 150 people.  There are often regular plays and events put on here throughout the year.  It's also a great place to explore local festivals and to try out a few new skills for yourself.

The Ashcroft Arts Centre, celebrates local creativity and is open to people of all ages from all walks of life.  It's never too late to show off your painting, musical or even acting skills!

Fort Nelson Royal Armouries

One of Fareham's most famous attractions is the incredible Royal Armouries collection, which is hosted at Fort Nelson.  Over 600 years of artillery and weaponry collected in a collection surpassing 700 different items are on show here.  Fort Nelson itself has been standing since the mid-19th century, and its initial purpose was to protect Portsmouth from potential inland attack.

It now plays host to the Royal Armouries, which has been in residence here in Fareham since 1984.  There are expansive galleries of famous guns, exhibits dedicated to Fort Nelson itself, and special events taking place throughout the year.  If you're lucky, you may get to see a demonstration of historic artillery being fired.

Fort Nelson and the Royal Armouries also make for a great family day out, with plenty of educational zones and exhibits set up for children to explore, whether as part of a school visit or with family and friends.

Titchfield Abbey

It wouldn't be a traditional English coastal town without an abbey, a castle or two to spot along the way!  Titchfield Abbey, of course, was used for religious purposes dating back to the 13th century.  It was traditionally used as a home base for Premonstratensian canons.

Titchfield Abbey is grandiose and a true marvel to look at and explore.  Titchfield is only ten minutes away on the road from Fareham, meaning that you will easily be able to make a trip out to the Abbey without it taking up too much of your day!

The Abbey is also perhaps more famous as having been transformed into a mansion by Sir Thomas Wriothesley, who had been gifted the landmark by King Henry VIII.  Henry VIII has plenty of connections in the Fareham and Portsmouth areas!

Westbury Manor Museum

Heading back to Fareham itself, Westbury Manor is a wonderful, opulent Manor House which pays tribute to some of the more intriguing historical moments in downtown Fareham.  If you're interested in learning more about the historic community, Westbury Manor will certainly be a good place to get started.

The Manor used to house fleet admirals and has a long and varied industrial past.  There are a number of artefacts on display here, and like the Royal Armouries at Fort Nelson, the museum also has plenty for children to explore and do.  There is also an in-house gift shop and cafe, as well as regular exhibitions, events and festivals

Winchester Cathedral

Heading a little further out beyond Southampton, you can take in the majestic and famous Winchester Cathedral.  One of the most opulent and celebrated buildings of its kind, Winchester Cathedral is open all year round not just showcasing its broad history and its famous attendees, but it is also open for worship, prayer and services.

It is said that there are up to fifteen centuries of history to be discovered here, making it an essential trip for anyone invested in English religion and the development of Christianity.

Marwell Zoo

Just half an hour from Fareham is the fantastic Marwell Zoo Park, where you can get up close and personal with hundreds of different animals and beasts.  There are over 140 acres of parkland and regular talks, events and feeding sessions which the whole family can enjoy.  There is a handy tour service, too, so you can easily find your way around your favourite creatures and critters!

Broadlands

Situated in nearby Romsey, Broadlands is a majestic estate with plenty of royal history to it.  Open to the public for guided tours, this wonderful corner or Hampshire is most famous for being the honeymoon location of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.  While you aren't currently able to tour the gardens and grounds, you can still take in the wonderful views here on arrival with the help of in-house staff.

Wonderful Wickham Court

This is a tight-knit community with plenty of space and amenities available for you to enjoy at your leisure.  As you can see, it is also marvellously well-connected to local amenities and attractions, too.

Wickham Court Park Rules 

1. For reasons of ventilation and safety you must keep the underneath of your home clear and not use it as storage space.

2. You must not erect fences or other means of enclosures unless you have obtained our written approval via a “works to plot” form (which will not be unreasonably withheld). Hedges must be maintained at a height no greater than 5 feet (1.5 metres).

3. You must not have external fires (burning of waste products), including incinerators. However, you are at liberty to have barbeques and patio heaters.

4. You must not keep inflammable substances on the park or in garages (where applicable) except in quantities reasonable for domestic use.

5. You must no keep explosive substances on the park.

6. You must not have more than two storage sheds on the pitch, the dimensions of which must not individually exceed 11ft x 8ft. The sheds must be constructed of non-combustible material. Written approval for the aforementioned sheds must be obtained via a “works to plot” form (which will not be unreasonably withheld).

7. Any storage receptacles in addition to those mentioned in Rule 6, must be approved by us via a “works to plot” form and be of non-combustible material.

8. You must ensure that any structure (e.g. porches) erected in the separation space between homes is of non-combustible construction and positioned so as to comply with the park’s site

licence conditions and fire safety requirements.

9. You are responsible for the disposal of all household, recyclable and garden waste in approved containers through the local authority service. You must not overfill containers and must place them in the approved position for the local authority collections. After collection, all bins must be returned to your garden and not left out.

10.You must not deposit any waste on any part of the park (including any individual pitch).

11.You must not use the park home, the pitch or the park (or any part of the park) for any business purpose, and you must not use the park home or the pitch for the storage of stock, plant, machinery or equipment used or last used for any business purpose. However, you are at liberty to work individually from home by carrying out any work of a type which does not create a nuisance to other occupiers and does not involve staff, other workers, customers or members of the public calling at the park home or park.

12.No person under the age of 45 years may reside on the park (with the exception of the park warden).

13.You must not use musical instruments, all forms of recorded music player, radios and other similar appliances and motor vehicles so as to cause a nuisance to other occupiers, especially between the hours of 10:00pm and 08:00am.

14.You are permitted to keep:

• Not more than two dogs (other than any of the breeds subject to the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991). You must keep any dog under proper control and you must not permit it to frighten other users of the park. You must keep any dog on a lead and must not allow it to despoil the park.

• Not more than two domestic cats, which must no be allowed to cause any type of nuisance to your neighbours.

• Any pets other than those listed above must be contained within your home and must not cause disturbance or nuisance to other occupiers of the park.

15.Nothing in Rule 14 of these park rules prevents you from keeping an assistance dog if this is required to support your disability and Assistance Dog UK or any successor body has issued you with an Identification Book or other appropriate evidence.

16.You must only use fire extinguishers in case of fire, fire points must not be interfered with at any time.

17.You must protect all external water pipes on your home from potential frost damage.

18.You must not access vacant pitches and must not disturb materials and plant.

19.You must drive all vehicles on the park carefully and within the displayed speed limit.

20.You must not park more than two vehicles on the park.

21.You must not park anywhere except in permitted parking spaces within the park and vehicles are not to be parked or left on the roads at any time.

22.Your allocated parking space (s) must not be used to park commercial vehicles of any sort, including light commercial or light goods vehicles with the exception of commercial vehicles operated by the park owner and park warden.

23.Storage of motorhomes, boats, caravans and trailers are not permitted on the park.

24.You must hold a current driving licence and be insured to drive any vehicle you bring on to the park. You must also ensure that any vehicle you drive or keep on the park is taxed in accordance with the requirements of the law and is in a roadworthy condition.

25.Disused or unroadworthy vehicles must not be kept anywhere on the park. We reserve the right to remove any vehicle which is apparently abandoned.

26.You must not carry out the following works or repairs on the park (a) major vehicle repairs involving dismantling of part (s) of the engine (b) works which involves the removal of oil or other fuels.

27.You must not use guns, firearms and other offensive weapons on the park and you must only keep them if you hold an appropriate licence.

28.Homeowners must maintain the outside of their park home in a clean and tidy condition 

a. To use only rotary type clothes lines which must be in a discreet position

b. The drying of clothes and laundry over balconies and garden furniture is prohibited.

29.Any alterations to your plot must be approved by the park owner prior to the commencement of works. To obtain approval from the park owners a “works to plot” application form must be completed in full and submitted to the park office.

30.Occupiers will be held responsible for the conduct of their visitors to the park; children/grandchildren must be supervised at all times and not be permitted to play on or around any public buildings, car parks, roads, neighbouring property or the entrance to the park.

31.Written permission must be sought from the owner via a “works to plot” form prior to erection of greenhouses (a greenhouse is not classed as a storage shed or storage receptacle).

32.The occupier must not permit any matter to enter wc’s, gullies or drains, which is likely to cause blockage or damage to the park drainage infrastructure.

33.Subletting of homes by individual owners is not permitted under any circumstances at any time.

Address

Wickham Court
North Boarhunt
Fareham
Hampshire
PO17 6JS