Welcome to Selborne

Selborne is a picturesque village located in the county of Hampshire, England. It is situated on the edge of the South Downs National Park and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is famous for its association with the naturalist Gilbert White, who lived in Selborne for most of his life. White is best known for his book "The Natural History and Antiquities of Selborne," which was published in 1789 and is still widely read today.

One of the main attractions in Selborne is the Gilbert White's House and Gardens. This museum is dedicated to the life and work of Gilbert White and is housed in the 18th-century home where he lived. The museum contains a wealth of information about White's life and his observations of the natural world. Visitors can explore the house and gardens and learn about the plants and animals that White studied. The gardens are particularly beautiful and are home to a wide variety of wildlife.

Another popular attraction in Selborne is the Selborne Common. This area of open land is a haven for wildlife and is home to a variety of rare plants and animals. Visitors can take a walk around the common and enjoy the stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The common is also a popular spot for birdwatching, with a number of rare species being spotted here. Overall, Selborne is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into the natural world and the life of one of England's most famous naturalists.

Local Weather

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Temp: 8.4°C

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Wind: 9.4 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Selborne Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lucy Corbishley	School Lane Selborne Alton Hampshire GU34 3JA 01420511213 School Website
St Matthews Church Of England Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs K Pennicotte-Henrie	Drift Road Blackmoor Liss Hampshire GU33 6BN 01420472844 School Website
Greatham Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Jo Goman	Petersfield Road Greatham Liss Hampshire GU33 6HA 01420538224 School Website
Chawton Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Sarah Goldsworthy	Chawton Alton Hampshire GU34 1SG 01420544381 School Website
Woodlea Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Matthew Greenhalgh	Atholl Road Whitehill Bordon Hampshire GU35 9QX 01420476342 School Website
Bordon Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Greenhalgh	Budds Lane Bordon Hampshire GU35 0JB 01420472358 School Website
Bordon Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Chris James	Budds Lane Bordon Hampshire GU35 0JB 1420472145 School Website
The Butts Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julia Woodhouse	Bolle Road Alton Hampshire GU34 1PW 0 142084102 School Website
Mill Chase Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Paul Hemmings	Mill Chase Road Bordon Hampshire GU35 0ER 01420472132 School Website
Weyford Nursery And Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Ms Julie Smith	Weyford Nursery And Primary Academy Mill Chase Road Bordon Hampshire GU35 0ET 1420472119 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Liss Station Road, Liss, Hampshire, GU33 7AA 4.06 Miles

Alton Station Road, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 2PZ 4.23 Miles

Petersfield Station Approach, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32 3EE 6.07 Miles

Liphook Station Road, Liphook, Hampshire, GU30 7DR 6.16 Miles

Bentley (Hampshire) Station Road, Bentley, Hampshire, GU10 5JZ 6.65 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Court's Cars 01420 588007 Camville Cottage, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 3EA 2.07 Miles
G P Cars 01420 475747 12 Gorsedown Close, Bordon, Hampshire, GU35 9QH 2.61 Miles
Ajl Cars 01420 478889 42 New Road, Bordon, Hampshire, GU35 9AX 3.20 Miles
Bordon Cars (Incorporating Private Hire) 01420 473998 2 Aspen Close, Bordon, Hampshire, GU35 9QT 3.39 Miles
A And D Taxis 01420 488444 19 Chalet Hill, Bordon, Hampshire, GU35 0TQ 3.50 Miles
Newcabs 01420 474603 25 Park St, Bordon, Hampshire, GU35 0EB 3.58 Miles
Toms Taxis 07747 494349 79 Kildare Close, Bordon, Hampshire, GU35 0HP 3.62 Miles
Village Cars 01730 893409 170 Station Rd, Liss, Hampshire, GU33 7AW 3.74 Miles
H Cabs 01420 89047 80 Whitedown, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 1LS 3.98 Miles
Forest Cars (Airport Transfers) 01730 894658 Elder Crescent, Bordon, Hampshire, GU35 0RF 4.04 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Fountain Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Selborne Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Selborne Book Shop Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Goslings Croft Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gracious Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Empshott Grange Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newton Valence Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Empshott Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stairs Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hawkley Mill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upper Farringdon Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Worldham Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blackmoor Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Parsonage Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Forest Surgery 01420 477733	60 Forest Road Bordon Hampshire GU35 0BP
Forest Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	60 Forest Road Bordon GU35 0BP
Forest Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	60 Forest Road Bordon GU35 0BP
Pinehill Surgery 01420 477968	Pinehill Surgery Pinehill Road Bordon Hampshire GU35 0BS
Chawton Park Surgery 01420 542542	Chawton Park Surgery Chawton Park Road Alton Hampshire GU34 1RJ

Local Stores

Alton - High Street
34E High Street
Alton
Hampshire
GU34 1BD
01420 541260
Store Website
4.11 miles

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SPAR - Lindford
4, 5 & 6 Elmfield Court
Lindford-Bordon
GU35 0QA
01420 472870
Store Website
4.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists
Selborne Road Alton Hampshire GU34 3HL 01420 481777 enquiries@lumbrypark.co.uk Website 3.10 miles
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Downland Veterinary Group
32 Lemon Grove Whitehill Bordon Hampshire GU35 9BE 01420 472912 lemongroveadmin@btconnect.com Website 3.19 miles
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Endell Farm Vets
Newton Wood Barns Newton Valence Alton Hampshire GU34 3EW 01722 333291 info@endellfarmvets.co.uk Website 3.64 miles


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Amery Veterinary Group
Chalet Hill Bordon Hampshire GU35 0DD 01420 472904 bordon@ameryvets.co.uk Website 3.66 miles
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Cedar Veterinary Group
5 Omega Park Alton Hampshire GU34 2QE 01420 82163 reception@cedarvet.com Website 3.87 miles
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St Peter'S Vets Ltd
Liss Veterinary Surgery Mill Road Liss Hampshire GU33 7AZ 01730 894222 contactus@stpetersvets.co.uk Website 4.09 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Selborne Lythe And Priory
A Lovely Walk That Takes You From The Centre Of Selborne, Dropping Down Behind The Church And Following The Easy Path Through Woodland, Alongside The Stream, Down To The Priory Ponds, Then Through Priory Farm Where You Loop Back And Come Back Up The Other Side Of The Stream In The Woodland Meeting The Lane That Takes You Back Into The Centre Of Selborne. There Is A Car Park Behind The Pub. The Walk Can Be Muddy When Wet And There Are Often Cattle In Various Places To Watch Out For. Taking A Map Is Recommended As There Are Various Other Paths That Interconnect. Lane End Cottage Honey Ln Selborne Alton GU34 3BZ From Car Park Behind Pub Turn Left Onto The Main Road To The Church, Follow Path Through Church Yard And Continue To Follow Straight On.

Location what3words layered.destiny.initiates

Selborne Common
This Circular Walk Tracks Through Trees And Open Glades. There Is Plenty Of Areas To Let Your Dog Off-Lead, But Remember To Be Considerate Of Others. GU34 3JR 0.20 miles From Petersfield, Head North On The A3 Towards London. At The Roundabout Follow The B3006 Towards Selborne. After Entering Selborne, The Common Is Located Just Before The Pub Named: "The Selborne Arms". The Car Park Is Located Directly Behind The Pub And Is Sign Posted With A Brown Car Park And Wc Sign.

Noar Hill
This Circular Walk Tracks Around An Abandoned Quary Turned Nature Reserve. GU34 3LW 0.76 miles From Petersfield Head North Along The A3 Towards London. At The Roundabout, Follow The B3006 For Selborne (First Exit). As You Enter Selborne The Road Narrows And You Will Have To Give Way To On-Coming Cars. Take The Sharp Road To Your Left. As The Road Splits, Turn Left Again Following Signs For Noar Hill, Parking On The Verge Before Charity Farm.

Shortheath Common
Lovely Walk Through An Area Of Conservation. Large Pond With Seating Ideal For A Picnic. Dogs Can Run Freely And One Enjoyed A Swim. Plenty Of Free Parking. Oakhanger 2.03 miles Off Of Main Road That Runs Through Oakhanger.

Location what3words lasts.overheard.writings

Shortheath Common
This Circular Walk Through Shortheath Common, A Local Nature Reserve And Special Area Of Conservation In The South Downs National Park. GU35 9JP 2.96 miles Head South-West Out Of Farham Following The A325. Turn Off On The B3004 Towards Alton. After About 1.6 Miles Turn Left Onto Oakhanger Rd (There Is A Brown Sign For The "Chocolate Frog Tearooms"). After 0.6 Mile, The Carpark Will Be On Your Left.

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White Horse Pub Petersfield
Lovely Scenic Walk Amongst The Hills And Livestock Petersfield Lancashire GU32 1DA 3.28 miles

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Weather Forecast

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