The town of Fordingbridge was originally known as "Forde" and the "bridge" element of the name was not added until the Avon was first spanned at this point. The Great Bridge, of seven arches, was in existence in 1286 A.D. and possibly earlier. The Parish church is mainly Early English and Early Decorated in style, but the tower is Perpendicular, and the chapel on the north side dates from the early thirteenth century.

Tourist and Other Information sources

Local Tourist Information	Local Information Point	Local Council
Visitor Information Centre, Main Car Park, Lyndhurst, Hampshire SO43 7NY Telephone: (023) 8028 3914, (023) 8028 3444	Fordingbridge Library, Roundhill, Fordingbridge, Hampshire SP6 1AQ Telephone: (01425) 652639	New Forest District Council, Appletree Court, Lyndhurst, Hampshire SO43 7PA Telephone: (023) 8028 5000

Refreshments

Variety of pubs, and places to eat in the High Street.

Access by Public Transport

Public Bus Services operate to Fordingbridge from Bournemouth, Salisbury and Southampton.