How to find The Barn in Medstead, near Alton, Alresford, Petersfield and Winchester in Hampshire. GU34 5LZ. Location of Medstead Map of Hampshire                       Try MULTIMAP for directions to Barford Farm House Main line railways and distances from the cottage:-                         Alton (5 miles); London 1hr approx                            Basingstoke (12 miles); London 45 mins                                Winchester (12 miles); London 45 mins Main roads and driving times from the cottage:- A31 - 10 mins A34 - 20 mins M3 (Winchester) - 25 mins M3 (Hook) - 30 mins M4 (Marlborough) - 1 hr M4 (Newbury) - 45 mins Nearest Post Office - Medstead (5 mins) Nearest Banks - Alresford (Barclays, NatWest, LloydsTsb, Nationwide 5 miles Alton (Barclays, NatWest, Halifax, Nationwide) 5 miles Nearest cash point - Four Marks (outside Tesco Express and Total garage) Nearest shops - Medstead (village shop and postoffice) Four Marks (2 miles) - Tesco Express, take-aways, Indian restaurant Alresford (5 miles)- individual boutiques, delicatessen, butcher, fishmonger, antiques, Tesco Express, Co-op, Pizza Express, takeaways, restaurants Alton (5 miles) - market town with Sainsbury's and Marks &Spencer, usual outlets and boutique shopping Diary of local events July 4 The Alton Show at Froyle Park  http://www.altonshow.co.uk  August 7th-15th   Watercress Line  (http://www.watercressonline.co.uk) Celebrate the 65th Anniversary of Thomas & Friends! Ride behind ‘Thomas’ at Ropley station and see ‘Toad’, ‘Daisy’, ‘Trevor’ and many more. Meet ‘Sir Topham Hatt’ the Fat Controller and other characters, plus free face painting and entertainment. September 10th to 12th   Watercress Line  (http://www.watercressonline.co.uk) Steam Gala October 23rd to 31st   Watercress Line  (http://www.watercressonline.co.uk) Wizard Week December Santa Specials on the Watercress Line  (http://www.watercressonline.co.uk) Keeper for a Day experiences www.birdworld.co.uk/events.shtml   Birds and gardens, Underwater World and Jenny Wren Farm at Birdworld near Farnham.