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Known for
The original Wellington pub (the inn that gave the Battle of Waterloo its name, according to local legend), the South Downs gateway, and a Hampshire town between Portsmouth and the South Downs
A little history
Waterlooville takes its name from the Wellington pub — a coaching inn where the Battle of Waterloo was celebrated in 1815. The town has grown substantially as a Portsmouth commuter town. The South Downs National Park is easily accessible.
The South Downs from Waterlooville for excellent walking. Portchester Castle is close — one of the finest Roman and medieval fortresses in Britain. Portsmouth for wider heritage and food.
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Waterlooville has good independent food. The town centre has improving independent restaurants. Portsmouth is close for excellent wider food.
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Waterlooville is a place in Hampshire known for the original Wellington pub (the inn that gave the Battle of Waterloo its name, according to local legend), the South Downs gateway, and a Hampshire town between Portsmouth and the South Downs. Waterlooville takes its name from the Wellington pub — a coaching inn where the Battle of Waterloo was celebrated in 1815. The population is around 64,000.
Waterlooville has good independent food. The town centre has improving independent restaurants. Portsmouth is close for excellent wider food.
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Roam covers Waterlooville and the surrounding area in Hampshire, including Cowplain, Purbrook, Denmead, Horndean, Lovedean, Catherington, Stakes and Clanfield.
