Muddy Stilettos, an online magazine, has featured Hampshire as part of its Best 300 Places to Live in 2025 series. From Emsworth to Lymington to Winchester, the series has showcased 10 beautiful places in Hampshire that are a cut above the rest.
The series has determined the best places to live by taking into account schools, food spots, the atmosphere and more.
Here are the 10 best places to live in Hampshire in 2025, according to Muddy Stilettos:
5. Muddy Stilettos: Petersfield
Muddy Stilettos said: "This ancient market town has a real community feel, 69-acre heath and lake (in actual fact a pond, but the biggest one you’ve ever seen), plus more independent shops, cafes and restaurants than you can shake a stick at." | Google Photo: Google
6. Botley, Hampshire
Muddy Stilettos has described Botley as a 'rare mix of chocolate-box pretty and properly practical.' | Google
7. Hook
Hook has been described as 'enticingly under the radar' with 'abundant countryside, excellent schools and pubs and great transport connections.' | Google
8. Andover
Muddy Stilettos 'Best Places to Live' guide has described Andover as a rising star in North Hampshire with its urban regeneration, pretty streams and brilliant transport links. | Google