A-Z of Ringwood

Ringwood dates back to Saxon times. The pretty town with its landmark church grew up around a crossing point on the River Avon. By the Middle Ages, Ringwood had become established as a market town.  It still has a weekly market and has developed into a vibrant and busy town.  The shopping areas are compact and the many shops are an interesting mix of nationals rubbing shoulder with independently owned stores.  From high fashion to haberdashery, outdoor wear to lingerie, Ringwood offers diversity.  Have a look at the advertisers surrounding the feature on pages 18 & 19 of the January issue of Town & Village to discover the shops and services that can help you.

A – Avon Kitchens and Bathrooms can design, supply and fit your dream kitchen or bathroom.

B – Bickerley Green. An open space a stone’s throw from the town centre.  Purchased by the town council, it is preserved as a village green.

C – Contakt Carpets stock all of the top ranges of flooring including Axminster, Penthouse and Karndean International.

D – Day fishing tickets are available from Ringwood Tackle for all local waters.

E – Exhaust repairs and a full range of other services are available at the Millstream Motor Company.

F – Furlong Shopping Centre, with a plethora of shops including Waitrose Supermarket.

G – Greyfriars Community Centre thrives in an elegant Georgian House.  Classes include Pilates, Spanish and yoga and there are regular exhibitions by local artists and groups.

H – Hire a range of vehicles at Callvan Hire, including vans, trucks and minibuses.

I – Instruments of all shapes and sizes including a wide selection of guitars: bass, rhythm, lead, electric or acoustic, Spanish or classical, plus all the necessary accessories.

J – Jubilee Gardens near the Millsteam are a legacy of the Vicarage gardens.  Pretty with benches.  Somewhere to sit when the weather is nice.

K – Kitchens by Wentworth and kitchen appliances by Dedietrich are available from Avon Kitchens and Bathrooms.

L – Leisure activities.  Call into Ringwood Health and Leisure to find out more.

M – Market. Ringwood is a market town and still has a traditional street market every Wednesday.

N – Nail treatments. Simply Beauty offer a selection of professional manicure and pedicure treatments to keep your hands and feet looking stylish.

O – Oasis Musical Instruments, your local musical store for everything from amplifiers to classical guitars, plus a repair service.

P – Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul faces the market place and is a feature of the town itself.

Q – Queen.  Every year Ringwood chooses a carnival queen to represent the town and lead the carnival procession around the town.

R – Refrigerated Vehicles are available to hire from Callvan Hire at very good rates.

S – Swimming.  Yes you can swim in Ringwood.  Swimming lessons for children from 3 months to adults available.  Contact Ringwood Health and Leisure now.

T – Tackle for anglers.  You are certainly spoilt for choice at Ringwood Tackle.  Rods, reels and line and all the accessories and clothing imaginable, plus the bait that gets the bites.

U – Upholstery, blinds and curtains can be found at Contakt Carpets.

V – Vehicle maintenance. The Millstream Motor Company offers services to keep your car running smoothly including MOTs.

W – Waxing. From full leg waxes, to lip and chin waxes, Simply Beauty can discretely remove it all.

X – X-pert services are provided by all of the advertisers on this feature.

Y – Youth activities. Ringwood has plenty to do for the kids, including a skate park and play park.

Z – Zoom around Ringwood and explore what this wonderful town has to offer.