Swanwick is a secret gem when it comes to places to live in Hampshire. With beautiful green spaces, the River Hamble to the west, and an enviable location between Southampton and Portsmouth, you are in the perfect place for work and leisure.
Burridge is a small village found just to the north of Swanwick. The River Hamble meanders past and residents enjoy the same fantastic links to larger cities. When you explore, you are sure to discover Whiteley Pastures and Wellspring Copse, both delightful places for a walk and breath of fresh air.
There is plenty to enjoy in and around Swanwick and Burridge…
Historically famed for its strawberry growing industry, this area still delights residents and visitors with its beautiful green spaces and village charms. Head to Swanwick Marina and The Boat House Café for a relaxing coffee overlooking the River Hamble, or let the children burn off some energy at Burridge Recreation Ground.
Nearby Whiteley Shopping Centre offers fantastic retail therapy and a selection of popular restaurants and the larger hubs of Southampton, Fareham and Portsmouth are all within easy reach.
Sopwith Way, Swanwick Lane, Swanwick SO31 7AY
The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust manages this 35 hectare oasis of nature, which is mostly woodlands, with meadows and lakes. See if you can spot butterflies, dragonflies, bees and flowers, and listen out for birdsong as you explore, not forgetting to take the children to the education centre.
Swanwick Lane, Swanwick, SO31 7HB
Bursledon Brickworks was founded in 1897 and proved a successful industry for the local area. The deep, hand-dug clay pits provided the raw material and the river and railway provided excellent transport links for the finished product. The pits have now found a second life as the lakes of Swanwick Nature Reserve.
Burridge Recreation Ground, Botley Road, SO31 1BS
This superb local asset provides a hub for a range of regular activities and the perfect place to hire for your own events. Baby classes, yoga, Pilates, king fu and dance classes all take place on a weekly basis, so you are sure to find something that interests you.
Pylands Lane, Bursledon, SO31 1BH
This farm park is the perfect place for families to enjoy time in the outdoors together. Your little ones will love meeting the animals, learning about farming, going wild in the farm-themed play area and refuelling at the café or play barn kiosk.
Eating out, in and around Swanwick and Burridge
There are a surprising number of great places to head for a tasty lunch, evening meal or quiet morning coffee.
1 Swanwick Lane, Swanwick, SO31 7DX
Excellent pub food, a roast on Sundays, pie nights, steak nights, and a friendly pub quiz: The Elm Tree Inn is a popular local venue for drinking, dining and socialising.
286 Bridge Road, Lower Swanwick, SO31 7EB
Breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and drinks: Harper’s Steakhouse offers a feast and tipple at any time of day. Make sure you leave room for dessert as the menu is mouthwatering.
Swanwick Marina, Swanwick, SO31 1ZL
Morning coffee, breakfast, brunch and lunch are all a relaxing, sociable occasion at The Boat House. The riverside setting makes this a delightful place to soak up the atmosphere and while away the hours.
Houses for sale in Swanwick and Burridge are popular with families and part of the reason is the great offering of schools nearby. In Swanwick itself, Little Gems Pre-School caters to the youngest residents while Fair Ways School supports those with social, emotional and mental health difficulties.
The nearby villages offer lots of school options and there are also plans to build more new schools in the local area.
Swanwick and Burridge are both close to the M27 motorway which is a fantastic, fast link to the nation’s road network.
Swanwick has its own train station which can transport you to London in under two hours. If you are planning a trip to Southampton, the train will take 20mins, and the journey to Portsmouth is 30mins.
This part of the country is also spoilt with additional transport options: Southampton International Airport and Portsmouth’s ferries to the Channel Islands and France.
As this is such a popular area with families, there are lots of wonderful family homes to choose from if you are looking for houses for sale in Burridge or Swanwick. However, there is something for every house hunter including those looking for smaller homes and flats. Please get in touch and we will be delighted to help you with your search.
The rental market remains strong across the country and there are properties in the area catering to this demand. From one-bedroom flats to large family homes we can help you find the ideal rental property in Burridge or Swanwick.
If you are house hunting in the Swanwick and Burridge area, we are here to help. The friendly, knowledgeable Charters team at Park Gate are particularly knowledgeable about local property and will be happy to answer all your questions. Please pop in or contact them to find out more.
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