Hampshire is home to many beautiful towns and villages, which could be perfect for a day trip, especially during the warmer months.

Some of these have big cultural or historical significance, or are maybe home to famous people.

For example, there is the village of Stoke Charity, which can be found north of Winchester, and is where TV chef James Martin used to have a home.

The tiny spot has a very small population and only a few landmarks of note, which is an aspect that likely appeals to some residents.

What can you find in the Hampshire village of Stoke Charity

Stoke Charity can be found between the villages of Wonston and Weston Colley, and mostly encompasses residential streets with plenty of countryside, as well as being near to the River Dever.

One of its most prominent features is St Michael's Church, which is located off Sloe Lane.

According to its website, the poet and writer John Betjeman praised it highly when he visited.

He said: "This gem-like little church is a veritable treasure house of beautiful things and in itself it is also of great beauty".

The building has a "well-preserved Norman interior", has numerous monuments and is open every day between 9am and 5pm.

The website adds: "Full of interesting history, tombs and brasses to rub, it is also full of life, with regular Book of Common Prayer Sunday services including sung Psalms, as well as monthly informal, interactive Family Services followed by fresh coffee and craft activities for the children."

Aside from that, the village is also home to The Snappy Dresser, which is a clothing shop on Wonston Road.

It is run by Lucy Dowson and Sarah Worthington, and aims to be an outlet for those wishing to sell pre-loved clothes and those who want to buy "inexpensive but great quality" items.

The shop's website adds: "The Snappy Dresser has a fun and friendly atmosphere, designer clothes sit along side high street labels and with stock changing all the time and a size range from  8-16 you never know what you will find – we never stop being both excited and amazed by the beautiful and wearable clothes that arrive!"

A number of businesses are also located close by to Stoke Charity, such as the Auto 100 Select car dealership and the Rivermead campsite.

If you want to find a pub, you'll have to travel a short distance to the Wonston Arms, which prides itself on cask ales.

TV chef James Martin used to have home in Stoke Charity

James Martin, 52, is a chef and TV presenter who is known for his work on the BBC show Saturday Kitchen and numerous other programmes.

The Yorkshireman has spent a lot of time in the Hampshire countryside, after moving to Stoke Charity in 2009, buying a "high-end converted dairy" according to Birmingham Live.

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The home is said to have been on the market for around £3.5million and had seven bedrooms.

With no major high street and few local attractions, it can probably be seen why a quiet village might have appealed to Martin as a place to stay.

While it is reported that he sold his Stoke Charity property, he still lives near the same area and can often be seen sharing pictures of the countryside on his Instagram account.