Welcome to Chidden

Chidden Hampshire is a small village located in the county of Hampshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles east of the town of Petersfield and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 200 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Mary's Church, which is a popular attraction for visitors.

One of the main features of Chidden Hampshire is its beautiful countryside. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and fields, which provide a stunning backdrop for walks and hikes. There are a number of footpaths and bridleways in the area, which allow visitors to explore the countryside and take in the stunning views. The village is also home to a number of wildlife species, including deer, foxes, and badgers, which can often be seen in the surrounding fields and woods.

Despite its small size, Chidden Hampshire has a strong sense of community. The village has a number of local events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. There is also a village hall, which is used for a variety of activities, including yoga classes, art exhibitions, and community meetings. The village pub, The Hurdles, is a popular meeting place for locals and visitors alike, and serves a range of traditional pub food and local ales.

Local Weather

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Wind: 3.8 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Hambledon Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Adrienne Blower	Church Lane Hambledon Waterlooville Hampshire PO7 4RT 02392632440 School Website
Clanfield Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr K Lawrence	Little Hyden Lane Clanfield Waterlooville Hampshire PO8 0RE 02392593209
East Meon Church Of England Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amy O'toole	Chapel Street East Meon Petersfield Hampshire GU32 1NR 01730823218 School Website
Meonstoke Church Of England Infant School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Howell	Chapel Road Meonstoke Hampshire SO32 3NJ 01489877568 School Website
Catherington Church Of England Infant School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Ms Maria Burden	316 Catherington Lane Catherington Waterlooville Hampshire PO8 0TD 02392592263 School Website
Petersgate Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Miss Sallie Ankers	Green Lane Clanfield Waterlooville Hampshire PO8 0JU 02392593950 School Website
Kingscourt School Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kerrie Daunter	Catherington House 182 Five Heads Road Catherington Waterlooville PO8 9NJ 2392593251 School Website
Droxford Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Dampier	Union Lane Droxford Southampton Hampshire SO32 3QR 01489877537 School Website
Horndean Technology College Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Summerfield	Barton Cross Horndean Waterlooville Hampshire PO8 9PQ 02392594325 School Website
Denmead Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Jane Clabon	Hambledon Road Denmead Waterlooville Hampshire PO7 6PN 02392262717 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Rowlands Castle Bowes Hill, Rowlands Castle, Hampshire, PO9 6BP 6.28 Miles

Petersfield Station Approach, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32 3EE 6.36 Miles

Bedhampton West Street, Bedhampton, Hampshire, PO9 1LL 7.63 Miles

Cosham High Street, Cosham, Hampshire, PO6 3BD 7.88 Miles

Portchester Station Road, Portchester, Hampshire, PO16 8BJ 7.89 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
1 A Merlin Cars 023 9235 5875 35 Valley Pk Dr, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 0PG 3.16 Miles
Taffs Airport Cars 023 9259 5577 273 London Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 0JE 3.33 Miles
O B Chauffeuring 023 9226 9600 St. Margarets/Hambledon Rd, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 6NU 3.61 Miles
A M And M Airport Cars 023 9279 6582 Hambledon Rd, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 6NU 3.61 Miles
Executive Travel Services 023 9259 8090 100 Lovedean La, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 9SN 3.72 Miles
Major Limousines 023 9229 0408 6 The Coppice, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 9PL 3.82 Miles
J M Private Hire 023 9259 7229 7 Napier Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 9LR 4.01 Miles
A D L Executive Travel 023 9224 1559 26 Bunting Gdns, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 9UW 4.20 Miles
A1 Sunset Airport Cars 023 9224 1022 73 Longwood Avenue, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 8JB 4.37 Miles
Eksalans Limousines 07775 845277 5 Pyrford Close, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 6BT 4.54 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Hyden Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stoke Wood Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hambledon Post Office Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Combe Cross Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bury Lodge Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South Lane Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clanfield Village Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Lower Farm Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Downhouse Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stocks Lane Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Drift Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Meon School Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Droxford Station Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dr Griffiths & Partners	Hambledon Village Hall East Street Hambledon Waterlooville Hampshire PO7 4RX
The Clanfield Practice 023 92593285	2 White Dirt Lane Waterlooville Portsmouth Hampshire PO8 0QL
The Park Surgery 01239 833121	35, The Park Union Lane Droxford Hampshire SO32 3QQ
Denmead Health Centre 023 92239630	Denmead Health Centre Hambledon Road, Denmead Waterlooville Hampshire PO7 6NR
Horndean Surgery 023 92592138	Horndean Surgery 7-11 London Road Horndean PO8 0BN

Local Stores

Clanfield
Unit 14 White Dirt Lane
Clanfield
Waterlooville
Hampshire
PO8 0QL
02392 599793
Store Website
3.08 miles

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SPAR Horndean
37 Catherington Lane
Horndean
Waterlooville
Portsmouth
PO8 9HT
02392 595404
Store Website
3.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

South Coast Equine Vets
Well Hill Paddocks Hambledon Road Denmead Waterlooville Hampshire PO7 6HB 2.88 miles

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Downland Veterinary Group
Ashling Cottage Clinic Hambledon Road Denmead Waterlooville Hampshire PO7 6NU 02392 232121 denmead.reception@downlandvets.co.uk Website 3.59 miles
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St Peter'S Vets Ltd
Horndean Veterinary Surgery 67 Portsmouth Road Horndean Waterlooville Hampshire PO8 9LH 02392 592526 contactus@stpetersvets.co.uk Website 4.07 miles
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Portsmouth Pdsa Pet Hospital
5 Durley Avenue Cowplain Portsmouth Hampshire PO8 8XF 023 9226 3152 Website 4.60 miles

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Animed Veterinary Group - Cowplain
35A London Road Cowplain Waterlooville Hampshire PO8 8DF 02392 255102 info@animedvets.co.uk Website 4.72 miles
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Community Pet Clinic
Inside Jollyes Pet Store, Unit 5 Wellington Retail Park 2 Hambledon Road Waterlooville Hampshire PO7 7FG 02392 261441 waterlooville@jollyes.co.uk 5.32 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Great Sheardley Wood
40 Minute Circular Route, Following Country Lanes And Footpaths, And Has Gates But No Stiles. In The Spring The Woods Are Carpeted In Bluebells. John Parker Farms Droxford Southampton SO32 3QY 1.76 miles From Wallops Wood Cottages, Sheardley Lane, Droxford, So32 3Qy

Location what3words shins.slick.intrigued

Old Winchester Hill
This Circular Walk Takes You Around The Iron Age Hill Fort On Old Winchester Hill And Commmands Excellent Views Of The Surrounding Countryside. SU 6457 2.41 miles From Petersfield, Follow The A272 Towards Winchester. Join The A32 And Head South Into West Meon. After Entering West Meon, Take The Second Road On Your Left (Station Road) And Follow This To The End. Turn Right And The Car Park Will Be On Your Left.

Old Winchester Hill
Fantastic Trail If You Follow The Circular Walk - Takes Around 45 Mins. Great To Let The Dogs Off The Lead - However They Need To Be On The Lead Around The Sheep! There Are Some Pretty Steep Hills, But A Spectacular View Across The Meon Valley Once You Reach The Top! A Great Walk, Especially If You Are Local. Hayden Ln Lancashire SO32 3LF 2.96 miles

Location what3words beauty.overjoyed.withdrew

Meon Valley Trail Droxford
This Circular Crosses The River Meon, Before Heading Across Farmland And Returing Via The Meon Valley Trail. You Can Extend The Walk By Heading Further Along The Meon Valley Trail. SO32 3RB 3.25 miles From Petersfield, Follow The A272 Towards Winchester. Join The A32 And Head South Until You Enter Droxford, The Village Hall Car Park Is On Your Left.

Droxford
Walk Around The Back Of The Church And Either Go Right Up And Across The Fields To Join The Disused Railway Or Left Up To Mill Lane And Out At The Hurdles Where You Can Stop For A Pint And Then Pick Up The Disused Railway 2 High St Droxford Southampton SO32 3PA 3.28 miles

Location what3words founding.beams.conductor

Queen Elizabeth Country Park Visitor Centre
This Circular Walk Through The Stunning Queen Elizabeth Country Park. With Plenty Of Well Made Paths This Area Is Great For Discovering New Walks. PO8 0QE 3.59 miles From Petersfield Head South Along The A3 Towards Portsmouth. Queen Elizabeth Country Park Has A Dedicated Junction Off The A3, Simply Follow The Brown Signs. Drive Past The Visitor Center And Follow The Tarmac Road To The Top Of The Hill.

Location what3words rots.spearhead.creeps

Weather Forecast

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