This Grade II listed building was originally built in the 13th-century when Godfrey de Lucy, Bishop of Winchester, enlarged the fishpond supplying his palace at Bishops Sutton by constructing the Great Weir at Alresford and then replanned New Alresford in the pattern existing today.

[...] As did many towns, over the years Alresford suffered the ravages of a number of fires. During the seventeenth century four serious outbreaks are recorded, the most disastrous occurring in 1689.

[...] Records and photographs concerning the rebuilt church in 1689 are available and give an accurate picture of the building prior to the reconstruction by Sir Arthur Blomfield in 1898.

From: arlevalleychurches.org.uk/campus-locations/history-of-st-johns

Coming into New Alresford from the North, just before encountering St John's church in front of you, partially hidden behind some smaller buildings but the Tower well visible, you can stop on Broad Street where there is no shortage of cafes and shops where you can take a break and grab a bite to eat.

A pharmacy is also available on the corner with East Street should you need any medical supplies.

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Details

Informations

Elevation 80 m

Weather

Today

Monday 8 December

14°C

9°C

-- %

If you start your activity now...

Max wind speed: -- km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See rides here

Take Me There

Location: New Alresford, Winchester, Hampshire, South East England, England, United Kingdom

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Ox Drove Way

Avington Park Mansion and Lake

St Mary's Church, Itchen Stoke

Alresford Railway Station

All Saints Church, Hinton Ampner

Wayfarer's Walk Singletrack

Site of 1944 Spitfire Crash, Winchester

River Itchen

Cheesefoot Head

Alresford Old Fire Station

View from Beacon Hill

Quiet Country Road Between Winchester and Easton

St John the Baptist Church, New Alresford

1. Winchester City Gate – St Mary's Church, Itchen Stoke loop from Winchester

2. Avington Park Mansion and Lake – View of Avington Park and Lake loop from Brown Candover

3. Moon Roast Café – St Mary's Church, Itchen Stoke loop from Winchester

Other Popular Places to Check Out

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️