Village and parish in Hampshire, England
Titchfield
Titchfield is a village and former civil parish in the Fareham district, in southern Hampshire, England, by the River Meon.
The village has a history stretching back to the sixth century. During the medieval period, the village operated a small port and market. Near to the village are the ruins of Titchfield Abbey, a place with strong associations with Shakespeare, through his patron, the Earl of Southampton.
How locals move
Getting around Titchfield the local way
- Get inRed Funnel Red Jet passenger catamaran – Southampton Town Quay to West Cowes; 25 min; adult £14.40, Red Funnel car and passenger ferry – Southampton Town Quay to East Cowes; 55 min
- Get aroundA chain ferry, the Floating Bridge, runs across the river between the two towns; cars £3, foot passengers £1 (from 1/4/23).
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