Wherwell has plenty of walks on the doorstep. The Test Way runs through the village and continues on through Stockbridge. There are plenty of other things to do locally, including fishing, walking, cycling, horse-riding and clay pigeon shooting.
The cathedral cities of Winchester and Salisbury are easily accessible, as are the Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and the South Coast.

Local attractions and activities include:

• ​Bombay Sapphire Distillery
• Wherwell Priory Fishing
  
• Wherwell Estate Fishery​
• Hawk Conservancy
• Stonehenge
• Thruxton Race Circuit
• Whitchurch Silk Mill
• New Forest​