A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE OLD STATION TEA ROOMS, HOLMSLEY. INCLUDING A GUIDED WALK ALONG THE "OLD ROAD"

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The new line was heavily promoted by Charles Castleman, a prominent local solicitor who saw the benefit and potential of the expanding rail network. Its winding route, taking in local market towns, earned it the name “The Corkscrew”, something is is still known as today. The line gained popularity in the early 1900’s with commuters and families alike, and was also an important freight depot for the transport of local wood for construction of Welsh coal mines. The walk is mostly gravel but subject to quite a bit of waterlogging, so wellington boots or waterproof footwear are advisable. Hampshire County Council has said "special provision will be made" on March 27 to make it easier for customers. The road closures are due to come to an end on April 8. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience – the local community.

Castleman’s Corkscrew: a walk along an old New Forest railway

We get calls from people regularly saying they have made a booking but they can't work out the diversions so they are going to have to cancel," said Mr Jensen. The business owner, who employees six full-time and around half a dozen part-time staff, said Mother's Day was the busiest day in the year.People are trying to get here but it is 10 or 15 miles out the way and an extra half an hour to get here." June 1st 1847 saw the opening of the station at Holmsley. It was located where the line met the A35, the main route from Christchurch to Southampton, and referred to (until 1894) as Christchurch Road. Facing three months of minimal trade, Mr Jensen scrapped plans for a refurbishment of the tea rooms. The trail passes along a disused railway line from Burley to Holmsley Tea Rooms which is in the old disused station. There are still a few remnants of the railway which are interesting features.

History – The Old Station Tea Rooms Holmsley

Refreshments:The whole point of our walk was to visit The Old Station Tearooms in Holmsley, which is well worth a visit. Dogs aren’t allowed in the cafe, but there’s plenty of seating outside, with some undercover.

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To allow the work to take place, the A35 has been closed in both directions, as has the C10, which runs underneath the main road, for months. In the late 1800’s the eldest son of Queen Victoria, Prince Edward, frequently disembarked at Holmsley with his then mistress, Lillie Langtry, enroute to their exclusive residence in Bournemouth.

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This is the second time I’ve been to the New Forest and I still find it completely breathtaking. In a time where it feels like every scrap of land is being built on, to find such an expanse of green is heartwarming. I love seeing the horses and cows roaming free too. They never seemed bothered by us in the slightest and Poppy is used to seeing different animals now so she’s not bothered by them anymore either. In 1907, Holmsley was the arrival point of Kaiser Willhein of Germany and his cabinet, to attend a conference with Major Stuart Wortley at Highcliffe Castle.Visit The Old Stationhouse Tea Rooms at Holmsley and enjoy freshly cooked food and refreshments in the heart of the New Forest.