Welcome to The Straits

The Straits Hampshire is a beautiful and historic area located in the south of England. It is situated on the coast of the English Channel and is known for its stunning views of the sea and the surrounding countryside. The area is home to many charming towns and villages, each with its own unique character and attractions.

One of the most popular towns in The Straits Hampshire is Portsmouth. This historic naval town is famous for its maritime heritage and is home to many fascinating museums and attractions, including the HMS Victory, the Mary Rose Museum, and the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Visitors can also enjoy a stroll along the seafront, take a boat trip around the harbor, or explore the town's many shops, restaurants, and bars.

Another popular destination in The Straits Hampshire is the New Forest National Park. This beautiful area of woodland and heathland is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including deer, ponies, and birds of prey. Visitors can enjoy a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, cycling, horse riding, and wildlife watching. The New Forest is also home to many charming villages and towns, each with its own unique character and attractions, making it a great destination for a relaxing and enjoyable holiday.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 7.1°C

Feels Like: 4.3°C

Wind: 9.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
The Green Room School Kingsley Other Independent Special School Ages:9-18 Head Teacher Mrs Becky Thompson	1 Old Park Farm Forge Road Kingsley Bordon Hampshire GU35 9LU 1420487706 School Website
Binsted Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sharron Morton	Church Street Binsted Alton Hampshire GU34 4NX 0 142023200 School Website
Rowledge Church Of England Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Sarah Oliver	School Road Rowledge Farnham Hampshire GU10 4BW 01252792346 School Website
Bordon Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Chris James	Budds Lane Bordon Hampshire GU35 0JB 1420472145 School Website
Bordon Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Greenhalgh	Budds Lane Bordon Hampshire GU35 0JB 01420472358 School Website
Frensham Heights School Other Independent School Ages:3-18 Head Teacher Mr Rick Clarke	Rowledge Farnham Surrey GU10 4EA 1252792561 School Website
The Holme Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Sarah Stevenson	Openfields Headley Hampshire GU35 8PQ 01428714409 School Website
Bentley Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katy Pinchess	School Lane Bentley Farnham Hampshire GU10 5JP 01420525010 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
Hollywater School Community Special School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Ms Maria-Brigid Ryan	Mill Chase Road Bordon Hampshire GU35 0HA 01420474396 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bentley (Hampshire) Station Road, Bentley, Hampshire, GU10 5JZ 1.87 Miles

Alton Station Road, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 2PZ 4.67 Miles

Farnham Station Hill, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8AD 4.96 Miles

Liphook Station Road, Liphook, Hampshire, GU30 7DR 6.30 Miles

Aldershot Station Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 1HN 7.72 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Cvs Taxi And Private Hire 01420 479016 4 Torrington Close, Bordon, Hampshire, GU35 0QE 2.48 Miles
Forest Cars (Airport Transfers) 01730 894658 Elder Crescent, Bordon, Hampshire, GU35 0RF 2.63 Miles
Toms Taxis 07747 494349 79 Kildare Close, Bordon, Hampshire, GU35 0HP 2.67 Miles
Heathers Taxis 07766 253133 84 Pear Tree Road, Bordon, Hampshire, GU35 0SP 2.67 Miles
Benz Executive Private Hire 07946 484228 Woodwind, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 4BD 2.80 Miles
Cr11bbb Private Hire 01428 717896 3 High Street, Bordon, Hampshire, GU35 8PP 2.85 Miles
Headley Rolls Royce Hire 01428 713369 Brook Lodge, Bordon, Hampshire, GU35 8DF 2.89 Miles
Newcabs 01420 474603 25 Park St, Bordon, Hampshire, GU35 0EB 2.91 Miles
A And D Taxis 01420 488444 19 Chalet Hill, Bordon, Hampshire, GU35 0TQ 2.98 Miles
Executive Plus Of Farnham Ltd 01252 790900 18 Thorn Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 4TU 3.07 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Frith End Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:45
Wheatley Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blacknest Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Starks Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Inn Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bucks Horn Oak Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kingsley Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Binstead Court Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South Hay Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bentley Hall Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Batts Corner Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Binstead Old Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dockenfield Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Binstead Church Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dockenfield Manor Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Bentley Village Surgery 01420 22106	Bentley Village Surgery Hole Lane, Bentley Farnham Surrey GU10 5LP
Badgerswood Surgery 01420 477111	Badgerswood Surgery Mill Lane Headley, Bordon Hampshire GU35 8LH
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

Local Stores

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

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SPAR - Bucks Horn Filling Station
Main Road
Farnham
Farnham
GU10 4LT
Store Website
1.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Amery Veterinary Group
Chalet Hill Bordon Hampshire GU35 0DD 01420 472904 bordon@ameryvets.co.uk Website 2.98 miles
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Animals Treated
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Shortheath Veterinary Surgery
Waverley Veterinary Services Ltd 69 Shortheath Road Farnham Surrey GU9 8SF 01252 891659 harts1999@hotmail.com 3.56 miles

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The Bourne Veterinary Clinic
Waverley Veterinary Services Ltd 25 Frensham Road Lower Bourne Farnham Surrey GU10 4PH 01252 820999 thebourne@waverleyvets.co.uk Website 3.64 miles
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Animals Treated
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Downland Veterinary Group
32 Lemon Grove Whitehill Bordon Hampshire GU35 9BE 01420 472912 lemongroveadmin@btconnect.com Website 3.66 miles
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M N Mollon &Amp; Partners Ltd
Wey Cottage Anstey Mill Lane Alton Hampshire GU34 2QQ info@mollonandpartners.co.uk Website 4.28 miles
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Cedar Veterinary Group
5 Omega Park Alton Hampshire GU34 2QE 01420 82163 reception@cedarvet.com Website 4.45 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Alice Holt Forest
This Circular Walk Through The Alice Holt Forest Features A Variety Of Well Made Paths And Tracks. With Plenty Of Shade, This Is The Perfect Place To Walk Your Dog On Hotter Days. GU10 1.43 miles From Farnham, Follow Signs For The A325 Towards Petersfield. Brown Signs For The Alice Holt Forest Will Direct You To The Visitor Centre.

Alice Holt Forest Research Station
This Circular Walk Through The Northern Parts Of The Alice Holt Forest Features Well Made Paths And Tracks Past The Research Station. With Plenty Of Shade, This Is The Perfect Place To Walk Your Dog On Hotter Days. GU10 1.43 miles From Farnham, Follow Signs For The A325 Towards Petersfield. Turn Right Down Gravel Hill Road, Follow Signs To The Forestry Commission Research Station. Keep Heading On Gravel Hill Road As It Turns Sharly To The Right, Past The Research Station. After About 0.5 Miles, The Carpark Will Be Down A Sharp Turning On Your Left.

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 2.39 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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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 3.39 miles Off Of Main Road That Runs Through Oakhanger.

Location what3words lasts.overheard.writings

Frensham Little Pond
A Circular Walk Around Frensham Little Pond. The Area Is A Haven For Birds And Wildlife, And This Walk Offers Great Views Over The Lake. GU10 3BT 3.98 miles From Farnham, Follow Firgrove Hill, Then Frensham Road Down To Millbridge. After Passing Through Millbridge, Look Out For Priory Lane On The Left. Head Along This To Park In The Allocated Car Parks.

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Frensham Little Ponds
Lovely Large Area With Sandy Paths Either Going Through Heathland, Woods, Or Around The Lake. If The First Small Car Park Off Priory Lane Is Full, Carry On And There Is A Larger One A Few Minutes Further Down. Grange Rd Farnham GU10 3BT 3.99 miles

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Weather Forecast

Saturday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Light freezing rain	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy
Temp	-0.3°C	-0.5°C	-0.7°C	-1.4°C	-2.4°C	-3.9°C	-5.7°C	-7.4°C	-8.5°C	-9.2°C	-10.6°C	-12°C
Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-14.1°C	-16.2°C	-16.9°C	-19.1°C	-20.7°C

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

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