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The railway engineering heritage (the Eastleigh Works built and repaired steam locomotives), the swan sanctuary, the Point Royal development, and a Hampshire town that grew entirely because of the railway
A little history
Eastleigh grew from a small village to a substantial town solely because the London and South Western Railway relocated its carriage and wagon works here in 1891. The works built and maintained countless famous steam locomotives. The town has an important swan sanctuary on the River Itchen.
The Eastleigh Lakeside Steam Railway for families. The swan sanctuary on the Itchen is excellent. The town centre market. The railway heritage is commemorated throughout.
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The town has independent cafes and restaurants. The market for local Hampshire produce. Southampton is close for wider food choice.
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Eastleigh serves a large Hampshire commuter catchment. The town centre has good independent retail. The railway heritage brings some tourism.
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Eastleigh is a place in Hampshire known for the railway engineering heritage (the Eastleigh Works built and repaired steam locomotives), the swan sanctuary, the Point Royal development, and a Hampshire town that grew entirely because of the railway. Eastleigh grew from a small village to a substantial town solely because the London and South Western Railway relocated its carriage and wagon works here in 1891. The population is around 50,000.
The town has independent cafes and restaurants. The market for local Hampshire produce. Southampton is close for wider food choice.
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Roam covers Eastleigh and the surrounding area in Hampshire, including Chandler's Ford, Bishopstoke, Fair Oak, Hedge End, Botley, West End, Horton Heath and Crowder.
