Welcome to Merry Oak

Merry Oak is a small village located in the county of Hampshire, England. It is situated on the outskirts of Southampton and is known for its picturesque countryside and charming community. The village is surrounded by lush green fields and rolling hills, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Andrew's Church, which is a popular attraction for visitors.

Despite its small size, Merry Oak has a thriving community with a range of local amenities. The village has a primary school, a post office, a convenience store, and a pub, which serves traditional English food and drink. There are also several community groups and clubs, including a gardening club, a book club, and a local history society. The village hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a summer fete, a Christmas market, and a fireworks display.

Merry Oak is well-connected to the surrounding areas, with good transport links to Southampton and other nearby towns and cities. The village is located just off the M27 motorway, which provides easy access to Portsmouth, Bournemouth, and London. There are also regular bus services to Southampton and other local destinations. Overall, Merry Oak is a charming and welcoming village that offers a peaceful and relaxed way of life, while still being within easy reach of the amenities and attractions of the surrounding area.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 11.2°C

Feels Like: 8.5°C

Wind: 15.4 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Braishfield Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jim Cascarini	Common Hill Road Braishfield Romsey Hampshire SO51 0QF 01794368359 School Website
Ampfield Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Amber Cole	Knapp Lane Ampfield Romsey Hampshire SO51 9BT 01794368219 School Website
Cupernham Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Duncan Wells	Bransley Close Woodley Lane Romsey Hampshire SO51 7JT 01794514494 School Website
Cupernham Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Mitchell-Innes	Bransley Close Romsey Hampshire SO51 7JT 01794512702 School Website
Stroud, The King Edward Vi Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:3-13 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Smith	Highwood House Highwood Lane Romsey Hampshire SO51 9ZH 1794513231 School Website
Romsey Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Jason Anderson	Mercer Way Romsey Hampshire SO51 7PH 01794512362 School Website
Halterworth Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Cottrell	Halterworth Lane Romsey Hampshire SO51 9AD 1794512028 School Website
The Romsey School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Annie Eagle	Greatbridge Road Romsey Hampshire SO51 8ZB 01794512334 School Website
John Keble Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Amber Cole	Hursley Park Road Hursley Winchester Hampshire SO21 2LA 01962775241 School Website
Romsey Abbey Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mark Harris	Church Lane Romsey Hampshire SO51 8EP 01794512047 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Romsey Station Approach, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8DU 2.88 Miles

Mottisfont & Dunbridge Dunbridge Lane, Mottisfont, Hampshire, SO51 0LH 3.74 Miles

Chandler's Ford Station Lane, Chandlers Ford, Hampshire, SO53 4DD 4.72 Miles

Shawford Shawford Road, Shawford, Hampshire, SO21 2AA 5.86 Miles

Eastleigh Southampton Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9FL 6.45 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Pegasus Cars 023 8112 0003 43 Viney Av, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 7NR 2.47 Miles
Nightingale Cars Of Romsey 07500 724724 32A Kennett Road, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 5PQ 2.63 Miles
Airport Transfer Service 01794 389046 The Hundreds, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8GD 3.23 Miles
Samtax Taxis 01794 514945 The Bus Station/Broadwater Rd, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8BF 3.23 Miles
Romsey District Cars 01794 517448 30-32 The Hundred, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8BW 3.23 Miles
Romcars Of Romsey 01794 524326 The Bus Station/Broadwater Rd, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8BF 3.23 Miles
Confetti Cars 023 8021 0233 Firgrove Rd, Southampton, Hampshire, SO52 9JF 3.62 Miles
Awbridge Area Cars 07802 671700 Baddesley Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 5NG 3.63 Miles
Solent Taxis Executive Travel 023 8041 1212 49 Ringwood Drive, Southampton, Hampshire, SO52 9GU 3.68 Miles
Paragon Taxis 07714 090273 24 Rownhams Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO52 9EQ 3.80 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Womens Institute Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bowling Green / Braishfield Lodge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chapel Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pucknall Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fairbournes Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Slackstead Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Jermyns Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Farm Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chivers Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Belbins Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Straight Mile Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gangers Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
So51 New Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ampfield House Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Nightingale Surgery	Great Well Drive Cupernham Lane Romsey Hampshire SO51 7QN
Tlc Enhanced Access Service 07377 909760	Abbeywell Surgery Great Well Drive Romsey Hampshire SO51 7QN
Alma Road Surgery 01794 513422	Alma Road Surgery Alma Road Romsey Hampshire SO51 8ED
Abbeywell Surgery 01794 512218	Abbeywell Surgery The Abbey Romsey Hampshire SO51 8EN
North Baddesley Surgery 023 80743400	North Baddesley Surgery Norton Welch Close Fleming Ave, N.Baddesley Southampton, Hampshire SO52 9EP

Local Stores

Romsey Abbotswood Common
16 Abbotswood Common Road
Romsey
Hampshire
SO51 0BX
01794 515514
Store Website
1.83 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Greatbridge
SPAR
Great Bridge Road
Romsey
SO51 0HB
01794 278708
Store Website
2.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Orchard Vets
121A The Hundred Romsey Hampshire SO51 8BZ 01794 830288 info@orchardvetromsey.co.uk Website 3.13 miles

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The Pet Practice - Romsey
Dukes Mill Shopping Centre Broadwater Road Romsey Hampshire SO51 8PJ 01794 517979 romsey@petpractice.co.uk Website 3.28 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists
The Mews Bunstead Barns Poles Lane, Hursley Winchester Hampshire SO21 2LL 01962 767920 admin@andersonmoores.com Website 3.64 miles
Amenities Referrals only
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Mainstone Veterinary Clinic
Mainstone Romsey Hampshire SO51 6BA 01794 513157 info@mainstonevets.com Website 3.70 miles
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Village Veterinary Centre
5 Pilgrims Close Chandler'S Ford Eastleigh Hampshire SO53 4ST 023 8026 8001 village.vets@yahoo.co.uk Website 4.45 miles
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Chandlers Ford Veterinary Surgery
47A Winchester Road Chandlers Ford Eastleigh SO53 2GF 023 8025 2543 Website 4.71 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Braishield Village Hall
This 5 Mile Walk Starts And Finishes At Braishfield Village Hall, Where There Is A Café And Community Shop. It Includes Village, Farmland And Woods. Some Country Lane Walking. Blackthorn House Blackthorn Cl Braishfield Romsey SO51 0PX 0.45 miles Grid Reference: Su 375 249

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Ampfield Woods
This Is A Lovely And Peaceful Walk Through A Large Woodland With A Range Of Different Paths And Tracks. It Is Possible To Walk From Romsey To Hursley Via A Track, However, There Are Lots Of Different Paths And Tracks To Make Your Walk Into A Circular Route. Perfect For A Dog Walk In All Kinds Of Weather. If You Are Lucky, You Might Even See A Deer Or Two! During Spring Time, There Are Lots Of Bluebells In Bluebell Wood In Ampfield Part Of The Forest. Jermyns Ln Lancashire 1.48 miles Free Parking Is Available, But Very Limited. I Park At Jermyns Lane In Romsey, To The Right Of Hilliers Gardens. There Is Also Parking Available In Ampfield, Knapp Lane.

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Farley Mount Loop Near Winchester
This 6 Mile Walk Started And Finished At Farley Church, But You Could Equally Start At The Farley Mount Car Park. It Includes Woods With Bluebells In Spring And Beautifully Coloured Leaves In Autumn. There Are Also Great Views Out To The North And South At Farley Mount. There Is Even A Private Airstrip Half Way Up. Start Grid Reference Su397274 Unnamed Road Romsey Lancashire SO51 0QP 1.64 miles Start At Farley Church -Grid Reference Su397274 Alternatively, Park In The Farley Mount Car Park And Join The Loop There.

Location what3words calendars.spout.signature

Emmer Bog Stroll Romsey
Su 388219 About 2.5 Milesdespite Its Name, This Amble In December Is Less Muddy Than The Ones In Local Woods. This Is Because The Path Takes You Around The Edge Of The Bog And Some Of It Is Along Board Walks. The Centre Is An Internationally Important Lowland Bog With Many Rare Plants And Animals. However, The Fact That The Path Follows The Border Means That The Interior Remains Safe And The Dog Can Walk Without Risk To Wildlife. The First Part Of The Walk Is A Bit Of A Dog Walking Highway, However Few Seem To Venture Into Emer Bog. 5 Winchester Rd Romsey Lancashire SO51 9AL 2.17 miles On The Outskirts Of Romsey, Near Southampton.

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Fishlake Meadows Romsey Hampshire
This Is A Flat 2 Mile Flat Circuit Through The Fishlake Meadows Nature Reserve, Along The Old Canal. There Are Opportunities For Your Dog To Paddle And Chase Stones. We Like To Go Clockwise Round So That Nelly (The Dog) Can Run Free At The Start And Save The Lead Part Until She Has Bounced And Paddled. 93 Greatbridge Rd Romsey Lancashire SO51 0HB 2.51 miles

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Brook Near Stockbridge
This 11Km Walk Is What I Call A "Lollypop" Route As It Has A Stretch That Is Repeated With A Loop On The End. 5 A3057 Stockbridge SO20 6QR 2.95 miles Park In The Lay By At Brook (What3words: ///Decays.Sling.Assurance).

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

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