# Ower Staycation Guide — Where to Stay & What to Do > Ower is a small Hampshire hamlet near the New Forest, Romsey and Paultons Park, ideal as a quiet base for exploring the area. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/ower (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Gateway hamlet to the New Forest and Paultons Park Photo © Alive & Kicking (The Stoat), Google Maps [Guide](https://staycation.co.uk/ower) [🏨 Hotels](https://staycation.co.uk/ower/hotels) [🏡 Cottages](https://staycation.co.uk/ower/cottages) [⛺ Camping](https://staycation.co.uk/ower/camping) [🎟️ Attractions](https://staycation.co.uk/ower/attractions) [🍽️ Restaurants](https://staycation.co.uk/ower/restaurants) Ower is a small hamlet in Hampshire's New Forest district, tucked where the A36 crosses the M27 a few miles northwest of Totton and southwest of Romsey. It is split between two civil parishes, Copythorne and Netley Marsh, and has none of the bustle of its larger neighbours — just ribbon development along the main road, mature hedgerows, a scattering of Grade II listed buildings, and open farmland running down towards the forest edge. What Ower lacks in size it makes up for in location. It sits within easy striking distance of the New Forest National Park to the south and west, the market town of Romsey to the north, and Southampton to the east, making it a handy, low-key base for exploring this corner of Hampshire without paying city prices. ## Getting to Ower Ower sits directly on the A36 Southampton to Salisbury road, right by a junction with the M27, so it is straightforward to reach by car from across the south coast and beyond. Southampton Airport and Southampton Central station, both with regular rail links to London and the rest of the country, are a short drive away, and Romsey station is also nearby for local connections. ## Best time to visit Ower Spring and summer are busiest, largely thanks to Paultons Park's opening season, and bring the best weather for exploring the New Forest on foot or by bike. Autumn is quieter and scenic as the forest colours turn, while winter suits those after a peaceful countryside break rather than theme park crowds. ## Where to stay in Ower [All hotels in Ower →](https://staycation.co.uk/ower/hotels) About staying in Ower Ower makes a practical, unfussy base for a Hampshire break, sitting right where the New Forest, Romsey and Southampton all meet within a few miles. Hotel choice directly in the hamlet is minimal given its size, so most visitors book into Romsey, Totton or one of the New Forest villages a short drive away, where country inns, small independent hotels and chain options near the motorway cover most budgets. Families heading for Paultons Park and Peppa Pig World often look for accommodation clustered around the attraction itself, with several hotels and lodges pitched squarely at that market and offering easy access without a long morning drive. Because Ower sits beside the M27 and on the A36, it also works well as a stopover for people passing between Southampton, Salisbury and the wider south coast, rather than only as a destination in its own right. Rooms here tend to suit travellers who want quick road access and a quiet overnight stay rather than a resort experience. For anyone wanting to properly explore the New Forest National Park — its ponies, heathland and walking trails — staying a little further south or west, closer to Lyndhurst or Brockenhurst, will put more of the forest within easy reach, while Ower itself remains a sensible, central pick for splitting time between the theme park, the forest and Hampshire's towns. [Mortimer Arms Romsey Road, Romsey](https://staycation.co.uk/romsey/hotels/mortimer-arms) [Premier Inn Southampton West Romsey Road, Southampton](https://staycation.co.uk/southampton/hotels/premier-inn-southampton-west) [Le Chateau Newbridge Road, Cadnam](https://staycation.co.uk/cadnam/hotels/le-chateau) [Ranvilles Farm House Pounce Foot Hill, Romsey](https://staycation.co.uk/romsey/hotels/ranvilles-farm-house) [The Cromwell Arms 23 Mainstone, Romsey](https://staycation.co.uk/romsey/hotels/the-cromwell-arms) [Bartley Lodge Hotel Cadnam, Near Lyndhurst, Southampton](https://staycation.co.uk/southampton/hotels/bartley-lodge-hotel) [Twin Oaks Guest House Southampton Road, Cadnam](https://staycation.co.uk/cadnam/hotels/twin-oaks-guest-house) [Holiday Inn Express Southampton West Adanac Park, Southampton](https://staycation.co.uk/southampton/hotels/holiday-inn-express-southampton-west) ## Things to Do in Ower [All attractions in Ower →](https://staycation.co.uk/ower/attractions) Top things to do near Ower - **Paultons Park** — home to Peppa Pig World, this is Ower's best-known landmark and one of the region's biggest family attractions, with rides, animals and themed lands right on the hamlet's doorstep. - **New Forest National Park** — ancient woodland, open heath and free-roaming ponies begin just a short drive south, with walking and cycling routes for all abilities. - **Romsey** — a handsome market town a few miles north, built around the Norman splendour of Romsey Abbey, with independent shops and cafes around the market place. - **Southampton** — the city's waterfront, SeaCity Museum and shopping at WestQuay are within easy reach to the east. - **Ower Golf Course** — a local course for a round without travelling far from base. [Wacky Warehouse - Vine Inn ⭐ 3.5](https://staycation.co.uk/ower/attractions/wacky-warehouse-vine-inn) [Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World ⭐ 4.7](https://staycation.co.uk/ower/attractions/paultons-park-home-of-peppa-pig-world) [Parthian Climbing Centre ⭐ 4.8](https://staycation.co.uk/ower/attractions/parthian-climbing-centre) [Romsey Rapids Sports Complex ⭐ 4.0](https://staycation.co.uk/ower/attractions/romsey-rapids-sports-complex) [Eling Tide Mill Experience ⭐ 4.5](https://staycation.co.uk/ower/attractions/eling-tide-mill-experience) [Golden Gecko Climbing ⭐ 4.7](https://staycation.co.uk/ower/attractions/golden-gecko-climbing) [Longdown Activity Farm ⭐ 4.6](https://staycation.co.uk/ower/attractions/longdown-activity-farm) [Tenpin Southampton ⭐ 3.7](https://staycation.co.uk/ower/attractions/tenpin-southampton) ## Where to Eat in Ower [All restaurants in Ower →](https://staycation.co.uk/ower/restaurants) Food and drink near Ower The hamlet has long been known for its pubs, including the Mortimer Arms, a local landmark on the A36. Beyond that, Romsey offers a good spread of cafes, restaurants and traditional pubs, and Southampton adds a wider choice of dining for those happy to travel a little further. [MCDONALDS ⭐ 3.6](https://staycation.co.uk/ower/restaurants/mcdonalds) [PAULTONS PARK ⭐ 4.7](https://staycation.co.uk/ower/restaurants/paultons-park) [Broadlands Lake ⭐ 4.1](https://staycation.co.uk/ower/restaurants/broadlands-lake) [Carlo's Ices ⭐ 4.3](https://staycation.co.uk/ower/restaurants/carlo-s-ices) [HANGER FARM ARTS CENTRE ⭐ 4.7](https://staycation.co.uk/ower/restaurants/hanger-farm-arts-centre) [Woodington Trout And Whinwhistle Fishery ⭐ 4.7](https://staycation.co.uk/ower/restaurants/woodington-trout-and-whinwhistle-fishery) [LE CHATEAU ⭐ 4.7](https://staycation.co.uk/ower/restaurants/le-chateau) [EXTRA TIME CAFE BAR ⭐ 5.0](https://staycation.co.uk/ower/restaurants/extra-time-cafe-bar) ## Attractions Near Ower [All attractions in Ower →](https://staycation.co.uk/attractions) Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Ower. [0 mi Wacky Warehouse - Vine Inn Romsey · ⭐ 3.5](https://staycation.co.uk/romsey/attractions/wacky-warehouse-vine-inn) [1 mi Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World New Forest · ⭐ 4.7](https://staycation.co.uk/new-forest/attractions/paultons-park-home-of-peppa-pig-world) [3 mi Parthian Climbing Centre Nursling · ⭐ 4.8](https://staycation.co.uk/nursling/attractions/parthian-climbing-centre) [3 mi Romsey Rapids Sports Complex Romsey · ⭐ 4.0](https://staycation.co.uk/romsey/attractions/romsey-rapids-sports-complex) [4 mi Eling Tide Mill Experience Totton · ⭐ 4.5](https://staycation.co.uk/totton/attractions/eling-tide-mill-experience) [4 mi Golden Gecko Climbing Romsey · ⭐ 4.7](https://staycation.co.uk/romsey/attractions/golden-gecko-climbing) [4 mi Longdown Activity Farm Ashurst · ⭐ 4.6](https://staycation.co.uk/ashurst/attractions/longdown-activity-farm) [4 mi Tenpin Southampton Southampton · ⭐ 3.7](https://staycation.co.uk/southampton/attractions/tenpin-southampton) ## Camping in Ower(1) [All campsites in Ower →](https://staycation.co.uk/ower/camping) About camping in Ower Ower sits right on the edge of the New Forest, and while the hamlet itself has no campsite of note, it is within easy reach of a good selection just across the parish boundary and into the National Park proper. As with anywhere in England, wild camping is not permitted without the landowner's explicit permission — the New Forest's open heaths might look inviting, but pitching up without booking a recognised site risks a fine and does real damage to sensitive forest habitat, so stick to licensed campsites and Forestry England sites nearby. The terrain around Ower is gentle farmland giving way quickly to New Forest heath and woodland, so nearby sites tend to offer a mix of open grass pitches and more sheltered, tree-lined spots. Facilities range from simple, back-to-basics fields to fuller-service holiday parks with electric hook-ups, shower blocks and on-site shops, many of them well used to families visiting Paultons Park just up the road. Late spring through to early autumn is the best window for camping here, when the forest is at its most walkable and the ponies and cattle that roam it are easiest to spot, though the New Forest's relatively mild, sheltered climate keeps some sites open for shoulder-season trips too. Midsummer weekends near Paultons Park book up fastest, so anyone planning a visit around Peppa Pig World should reserve well ahead. For those who would rather skip the tent, glamping options in the wider New Forest area — shepherd's huts, pods and safari tents — offer a softer way to enjoy the same woodland setting, and are worth considering if comfort matters as much as being close to the forest. [Paultons Campsite and Glamping Certificated Site ⭐ 4.7](https://staycation.co.uk/romsey/camping/paultons-campsite-and-glamping-certificated-site) [Green Pastures Caravan Park - Romsey ⭐ 4.4](https://staycation.co.uk/hampshire/camping/green-pastures-caravan-park-romsey) [Green Pastures Caravan and Touring Park ⭐ 4.4 · from £25/night](https://staycation.co.uk/romsey/camping/green-pastures-caravan-and-touring-park) [Shelley Oaks Farm Campsite ⭐ 5.0](https://staycation.co.uk/ower/camping/shelley-oaks-farm-campsite) [Small Trees Campsite ⭐ 4.6 · from £24/night](https://staycation.co.uk/romsey/camping/small-trees-campsite) [Meadow Tree Farm ⭐ 4.4 · from £26/night](https://staycation.co.uk/sherfield-english/camping/meadow-tree-farm-sherfield-english) [Green Hill Farm Holiday Village ⭐ 4.6](https://staycation.co.uk/wiltshire/camping/green-hill-farm-holiday-village) [Green Hill Farm Holiday Village ⭐ 4.6 · from £294/night](https://staycation.co.uk/salisbury/camping/green-hill-farm-holiday-village-salisbury) ## Self-Catering Cottages in Ower [All cottages in Ower →](https://staycation.co.uk/ower/cottages) [Poona Cottage 3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £821](https://staycation.co.uk/new-forest/cottages/poona-cottage-uk49114) [🏡Cottage Sherpa 5 bed · sleeps 10 · from £1,093](https://staycation.co.uk/test-valley/cottages/sherpa-syk1082051) [🏡Cottage The Piggery 2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,021](https://staycation.co.uk/new-forest/cottages/the-piggery-uk49759) [🏡Cottage 7 Wild Haven 2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £619](https://staycation.co.uk/wiltshire/cottages/7-wild-haven-syk1137480) [18 Deer Glade 2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £547](https://staycation.co.uk/wiltshire/cottages/18-deer-glade-syk1134945) [🏡Cottage Bumble Lodge 2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £641](https://staycation.co.uk/wiltshire/cottages/bumble-lodge-uk51071) [🏡Cottage Deer Glade Lodge 2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £453](https://staycation.co.uk/wiltshire/cottages/deer-glade-lodge-uk40380) [Lavender Lea 2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £971](https://staycation.co.uk/wiltshire/cottages/lavender-lea-27205) ## Common questions about Ower How many campsites are there in Ower? 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