Welcome to Soberton

Soberton is a small village located in the county of Hampshire, England. It is situated in the Meon Valley, which is known for its beautiful countryside and picturesque villages. Soberton is a quiet and peaceful village, with a population of around 1,000 people. The village has a rich history, dating back to the Roman times, and there are many historic buildings and landmarks to explore.

One of the most notable landmarks in Soberton is the St. Peter's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful architecture and stained glass windows. Another historic building in the village is the Soberton Tower, which was built in the 15th century and was once used as a lookout tower. Today, the tower is a private residence and is not open to the public.

Soberton is also home to a number of local businesses, including a village shop, a pub, and a post office. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are many walking and cycling routes to explore. The Meon Valley Trail, which runs through the village, is a popular route for walkers and cyclists and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Overall, Soberton is a charming and peaceful village, with a rich history and plenty of natural beauty to explore.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 4.1°C

Feels Like: 2.7°C

Wind: 3.8 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Droxford Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Dampier	Union Lane Droxford Southampton Hampshire SO32 3QR 01489877537 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
Swanmore Church Of England Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr John Paterson	Church Road Swanmore Southampton Hampshire SO32 2PA 01489894555 School Website
Hambledon Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Adrienne Blower	Church Lane Hambledon Waterlooville Hampshire PO7 4RT 02392632440 School Website
Newtown Soberton Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Miss Emma Howell	Church Road Newtown Fareham Hampshire PO17 6LJ 01329833161 School Website
Swanmore College Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Rk Jonathan	New Road Swanmore Southampton Hampshire SO32 2RB 01489892256 School Website
St John The Baptist Church Of England Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kay Bowen	Solomons Lane Waltham Chase Southampton Hampshire SO32 2LY 01329800670 School Website
Bishops Waltham Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Darren Campbell	Oak Road Bishops Waltham Southampton Hampshire SO32 1EP 01489892368 School Website
Bishops Waltham Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs G Riches	Oak Road Bishops Waltham Southampton Hampshire SO32 1EP 01489892375 School Website
Wickham Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Graham Cutter	Buddens Road Wickham Fareham Hampshire PO17 5HU 01329833065 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Botley Botley Road, Botley, Hampshire, SO30 2DY 6.05 Miles

Portchester Station Road, Portchester, Hampshire, PO16 8BJ 6.64 Miles

Fareham Station Approach, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 0UT 6.84 Miles

Hedge End Stroudley Way, Hedge End, Hampshire, SO30 2RZ 7.24 Miles

Cosham High Street, Cosham, Hampshire, PO6 3BD 7.61 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Gamblin Cars 01489 893333 22 Springvale, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 2PH 2.38 Miles
Alternative Private Hire 01489 893990 75 Oak Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 1ER 3.22 Miles
Alternative Private Hire 01489 892299 9 Gwynn Way, Fareham, Hampshire, PO17 5GW 3.70 Miles
O B Chauffeuring 023 9226 9600 St. Margarets/Hambledon Rd, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 6NU 4.00 Miles
A M And M Airport Cars 023 9279 6582 Hambledon Rd, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 6NU 4.00 Miles
Chase Cars 01489 894433 2 Priory Close, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 1AP 4.08 Miles
Executive Travel Services 023 9259 8090 100 Lovedean La, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 9SN 5.29 Miles
Eksalans Limousines 07775 845277 5 Pyrford Close, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 6BT 5.52 Miles
A D L Executive Travel 023 9224 1559 26 Bunting Gdns, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 9UW 5.52 Miles
Major Limousines 023 9229 0408 6 The Coppice, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 9PL 5.54 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Soberton Church Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Soberton Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Midlington Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mayhill Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Park Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Droxford Post Office Collection Today available until:10:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:15 Sunday Last Collection:15:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Droxford Station Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Soberton Heath 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
Woodend Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Farm Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newtown Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:18 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Swanmore Park Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hill Pound Lane Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Park Surgery 01239 833121	35, The Park Union Lane Droxford Hampshire SO32 3QQ
Dr Griffiths & Partners	Hambledon Village Hall East Street Hambledon Waterlooville Hampshire PO7 4RX
Bishops Waltham Surgery 01489 892288	The Surgery, Lower Lane Bishops Waltham Southampton Hampshire SO32 1GR
Wickham Surgery 01329 833121	Houghton Way Mill Lane Wickham Hampshire PO17 5GU
Denmead Health Centre 023 92239630	Denmead Health Centre Hambledon Road, Denmead Waterlooville Hampshire PO7 6NR

Local Stores

Denmead
62 Hambledon Road
Denmead
Waterlooville
Hampshire
PO7 6NU
02392 251507
Store Website
3.98 miles

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SPAR Ash View
1 The Avenue
Winchester Road
Bishops Waltham
Southampton
SO32 1BJ
01489 892941
Store Website
4.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

South Coast Equine Vets
Well Hill Paddocks Hambledon Road Denmead Waterlooville Hampshire PO7 6HB 2.94 miles

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Animed Veterinary Hospital &Amp; Equine Unit
Cvs Group Plc Animed Veterinary Hospital Botley Road Shedfield Southampton SO32 2JG 01329 833112 info@animedvets.co.uk Website 3.95 miles
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Shield Veterinary Centre Ltd
Victoria Road Bishops Waltham Hampshire SO32 1DJ 01489 896734 3.99 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 3.99 miles
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Portsmouth Pdsa Pet Hospital
5 Durley Avenue Cowplain Portsmouth Hampshire PO8 8XF 023 9226 3152 Website 5.92 miles

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Animed Veterinary Group - Cowplain
35A London Road Cowplain Waterlooville Hampshire PO8 8DF 02392 255102 info@animedvets.co.uk Website 6.00 miles
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Animals Treated
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Closed between 13.00pm and 15.00pm
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Local Dog Walks

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 1.09 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 1.15 miles

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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 1.53 miles From Wallops Wood Cottages, Sheardley Lane, Droxford, So32 3Qy

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Forest Of Bere
There Is A Large Selection Of Trails From The Main Car Park Which Is Pay &Amp; Display With First Two Hours About £1.20. Most Areas Are Gravel Pathed And Well Maintained Although There Is A Choice Of Through Forest Walks....Very Muddy At Present. Most Trails Are Well Sign Posted With Distances To Car Parks. A Thoroughly Enjoyable Walk Although Not Recommended On A Sunday Morning Unless You Like Sharing The Experience With Lots Of Other Walkers, Dog Walkers And Cyclists. Located: Hundred Acres Road, Off A32 Just North Of Wickham. Hundred Acres Rd Fareham Lancashire PO17 6JD 2.73 miles Hundred Acres Road, Off A32 Just North Of Wickham

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West Walk
Excellent Wooded Walk In The Forest Of Bere. We Have Given One Possible Walk, Although The Area Has Many Gravelled Paths So It Is Easy To Extend Or Shorten To Suit All Abilities. PO17 6JD 2.93 miles From Petersfield, Follow The A272 Towards Winchester. Join The A32 And Head South Following Newtown. Once In Newtown, Turn Right Onto Hundred Acres Road, The Car Park Will Be On Your Right.

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 3.73 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.

Weather Forecast

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