Welcome to Down Park

Down Park is a historic estate located in the heart of West Sussex. The estate is home to a stunning 17th-century mansion that has been beautifully preserved over the years. The mansion is surrounded by acres of lush greenery, including manicured lawns, gardens, and woodlands. The estate is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, who come to enjoy the peaceful surroundings and learn about the rich history of the area.

One of the most notable features of Down Park is its beautiful gardens. The gardens are meticulously maintained and feature a wide variety of plants and flowers. Visitors can stroll through the gardens and enjoy the peaceful surroundings, or take a guided tour to learn more about the different plants and their history. The gardens are also home to a number of sculptures and other works of art, which add to the beauty and charm of the estate.

In addition to its natural beauty, Down Park is also home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks. The estate has been home to many notable figures over the years, including the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley and his wife Mary Shelley, who wrote Frankenstein while living at the estate. Visitors can explore the mansion and learn about its rich history, or take a guided tour of the surrounding area to learn more about the local history and culture. Overall, Down Park is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in history, nature, or simply looking for a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 7.1°C

Feels Like: 4°C

Wind: 11.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Rogate C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms David Bertwistle	Rogate Petersfield West Sussex GU31 5HH 01730821329 School Website
Harting C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nick Tidey	Tipper Lane South Harting Petersfield West Sussex GU31 5QT 01730825388 School Website
Herne Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Susan Sayers	Love Lane Petersfield Hampshire GU31 4BP 01730263746 School Website
Churcher's College Other Independent School Ages:2-18 Head Teacher Mr S H L Williams	Ramshill Petersfield Hampshire GU31 4AS 1730263033 School Website
Sheet Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs J Robinson	School Lane Sheet Petersfield Hampshire GU32 2AS 01730263310 School Website
Petersfield Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Crissy Hodgkinson	St Peter's Road Petersfield Hampshire GU32 3HX 01730263048 School Website
The Petersfield School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Mark Marande	Cranford Road Petersfield Hampshire GU32 3LU 01730263119 School Website
Liss Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Jilly Myers	Hillbrow Road Liss Hampshire GU33 7LQ 01730892292 School Website
Liss Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Jillian Myers	Hillbrow Road Liss Hampshire GU33 7LQ 01730892666 School Website
Steep Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lou Romans	95 Church Road Steep Petersfield Hampshire GU32 2DE 01730263988 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Petersfield Station Approach, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32 3EE 2.90 Miles

Liss Station Road, Liss, Hampshire, GU33 7AA 3.41 Miles

Liphook Station Road, Liphook, Hampshire, GU30 7DR 6.22 Miles

Rowlands Castle Bowes Hill, Rowlands Castle, Hampshire, PO9 6BP 7.91 Miles

Haslemere Lower Street, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 2PE 9.60 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Barry's Taxis 07799 823472 97 Rival Moor Road, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU31 4HX 1.82 Miles
East Hants Cars 01730 231485 3 Thorn Close, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU31 4HZ 1.83 Miles
Petersfield Taxi 01730 303030 Antrobus House College Street, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU31 4PY 2.39 Miles
Associated Taxis Ltd 01730 262279 Unit 19/The Folly Market/10-12 College St, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU31 4AD 2.61 Miles
Paddycars Ltd 01730 262279 10/12/Folly Market/College St, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU31 4AD 2.61 Miles
Gravers Taxis Ltd 01730 269047 Winton Court/Winton Rd, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32 3HB 2.76 Miles
Cjp Cars 01730 267777 Deale House/Lavant Street, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32 3EW 2.81 Miles
Forest Cars 01730 894658 7 The Spain, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32 3JZ 2.84 Miles
A K S Taxis 01730 220004 34 Lavant Street, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32 3EF 2.88 Miles
Airport Specialist 0800 037 7641 21 Itchen Close, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU31 4NH 2.98 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
West Harting Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nyewood Old Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Old Manor House Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sandhill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Habin Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nyewood House Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pays Farm Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rogate Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Harting Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Clare Gardens Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hurst Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Foxcomber Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fyning Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Harting Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tipper Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
East Hants Pcn Enhanced Access Hub 01730 267722	The Grange Surgery The Causeway Petersfield Hampshire GU31 4JR
The Grange Surgery 01730 267722	The Grange Surgery The Causeway Petersfield Hampshire GU31 4JR
Swan Medical Group 01730 264011	Swan Surgery Swan Street Petersfield Hampshire GU32 3AB
Swan Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Swan Street Petersfield GU32 3AB
Swan Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Swan Street Petersfield GU32 3AB

Local Stores

Moggs Mead - The Crundles
11 The Crundles
Moggs Mead
Petersfield
Hampshire
GU31 4PJ
01730 269739
Store Website
2.23 miles

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SPAR - Euro Garages - Ramshill
Euro Garages
London Road
Ramshill
Petersfield
GU31 4AT
01730 711296
Store Website
2.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Archway Veterinary Practice
36A Dragon Street Petersfield Hampshire GU31 4JJ 01730 262101 office@archwayvets.com Website 2.58 miles
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St Peter'S Vets Ltd
Petersfield Veterinary Centre 16-18 St Peters Road Petersfield Hampshire GU31 4AA 01730 266431 contactus@stpetersvets.co.uk Website 2.58 miles
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Petersfield Integrated Vets
15 Folly Lane Petersfield Hampshire GU31 4AU 01730 858160 petersfieldintegratedvets@gmail.com Website 2.60 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 3.46 miles
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Dunsford &Amp; Jackson
The Equine Veterinary Clinic Mill Lane Stedham Midhurst West Sussex GU29 0PS 01730 810742 mail@johndunsford.co.uk 4.65 miles

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The Canine Fitness Centre
Unit E Greenforde Farm Business Park Stoner Hill Road Froxfield Petersfield Hampshire GU32 1DY 02392 162223 enquiries@thecaninefitnesscentre.co.uk Website 4.68 miles
Amenities Referrals only
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Local Dog Walks

Petersfield Heath
This Circular Walk Tracks Through Petersfield Heath And Pond / Lake. It Is An Easy Dog Walk With Water For Your Pooch To Cool Off! GU31 4LD 2.24 miles Petersfield Heath Is Located Close To Petersfield Town Centre, Leave Petersfield On The B2146 And Follow The Brown Signs For Heath Pond And Parking. The Carpark Is On Your Left As You Leave Petersfield.

Heath Pond
A Lovely Walk In The Heart Of Petersfield. On The Shorter Side If You Just Follow Round The Pond But There Is Also An Expansion Of Heathland Perfect For Letting The Dogs Off. The Pond Has A Play Park, Toilets And A Tiny Refreshment Cafe As Well As Rowing Boats In The Summer. 123 Sussex Rd Lancashire 2.32 miles

Location what3words hillside.excusing.slope

Petersfield Lake And Heath
A Lovely Walk Around The Lake Takes Approx 30 Mins Also You Have The Heath Just Behind The Lake 123 Sussex Rd Lancashire 2.40 miles

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Liss Forest
This Circular Walk Tracks Through Trees And Heathland. There Is Water For The More Adventurous Dogs, However The Site Is Situated Close To A Live Firing Range Which May Frighten Some Dogs. GU33 7BX 4.32 miles From Petersfield Head North Along The A3. At The Roundabout Take The First Exit Following Signs For "Selborne" On The B3006. Shortly After You Enter Greatham Turn Right To Follow Signs For "Greatham Village". After Passing A Couple Of Houses There Will Be A Lay-By To Your Left Opposite A Junction To Your Right, Sign-Posted "Liss Forest". Turn Right, The Road Passes Over The A3 And The Carpark Will Be On The Left-Hand Side.

Butser Hill
A Stunning View Across Three Counties. Can Be Either A Short Loop Around The Top Or An Energetic Very Steep Walk Depending On What You Want To Do. S Downs Way Petersfield Lancashire GU31 5SP 4.65 miles

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Butser Hill
This Circular Walk Across Butser Hill, The Second Highest Peak In The South Downs National Park. GU32 1RT 4.68 miles From Petersfield Head South Along The A3 Towards Portsmouth. After Passing The Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Follow Signs For Butser Hill. Leaving The A3, The Road Loops Back Over The A3. Immediately After The Bridge Over The A3, Turn Right At The Round About. Take The First Left After The Car Garage And Pub. Take The First Right And Follow This Lane All The Way To The Car Park.

Weather Forecast

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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
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