Romsey in Hampshire, is the Southern Gateway to the beautiful Test Valley and sits astride the river crossing at Middlebridge, a strategic staging point on the route west to the King's hunting grounds in the New Forest. For centuries it has been a traditional market town with its market charter originally held by the Abbess of Romsey Abbey. Romsey was incorporated as a borough in 1607 by a grant of King James I. Look out for news of our Charter Celebrations being planned for 2007. Today Romsey retains its street markets as well as a thriving town centre with shops, restaurants, pubs and cafes and historical sites.

At the centre of Romsey is the Market Place and the Town Hall, meeting place for Romsey Town Council. The names and contact numbers for Town Councillors may be found on the Contacts page, while the times of council meetings are listed on the Meetings page. Romsey is also home to the southern offices of Test Valley Borough Council, situated in Dutton's Road.

Many residents with a Romsey postal address actually live in Romsey Extra which has its own Parish Council and Website.

Our attractive Town Hall is licenced for civil weddings and welcomes bookings for weddings, receptions and business meetings. Our Court Room is ideal for formal and informal family gatherings. For details click on the Weddings and Functions navigation buttons.

The Test Valley Business Awards scheme is developed in partnership between business representative groups and public agencies, such as the Borough & County Councils. It continues to promote business excellence through friendly competition, and is supported by high profile Test Valley organisations. Entry to the Test Valley Business Awards 07/08 is open to all businesses with an operating address within the borough of Test Valley Click here for more details.

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