Welcome to Axford

Axford is a small village located in the county of Hampshire, England. It is situated in the Test Valley district and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 500 people and is known for its historic buildings and picturesque scenery. Axford is a popular destination for tourists who come to explore the area and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

One of the most notable buildings in Axford is the St. Michael and All Angels Church. This beautiful church dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade II listed building. It features a stunning Norman doorway and a 13th-century font. The church is still in use today and is a popular venue for weddings and other events.

Axford is also home to a number of walking and cycling trails that take visitors through the surrounding countryside. The Test Way, a long-distance footpath that runs for 44 miles, passes through the village. The trail takes walkers through some of the most beautiful scenery in Hampshire, including the Test Valley and the North Wessex Downs. Axford is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into the history and natural beauty of Hampshire.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 14.2°C

Feels Like: 12.9°C

Wind: 10.7 MPH

Wind Dir: NNE

Local Schools

School	Details
Preston Candover Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Simrit Otway	Preston Candover Basingstoke Hampshire RG25 2EE 01256389278 School Website
St Marks Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Charles Applegate	Danebury Road Hatch Warren Basingstoke Hampshire RG22 4US 01256346111 School Website
Cliddesden Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Kenneth Davies	Cliddesden Basingstoke Hampshire RG25 2QU 01256321571 School Website
North Waltham Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Emma Cady	Church Road North Waltham Basingstoke Hampshire RG25 2BL 01256397344 School Website
Hatch Warren Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Sue Boorman	Gershwin Road Basingstoke Hampshire RG22 4PQ 01256350313 School Website
Hatch Warren Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Jackie Bryant	Gershwin Road Basingstoke Hampshire RG22 4PQ 01256328252 School Website
Manor Field Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Lawrence Britt	Haydn Road Brighton Hill Basingstoke Hampshire RG22 4DH 01256350300 School Website
Manor Field Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Paul Shakespeare	Haydn Road Brighton Hill Basingstoke Hampshire RG22 4DH 01256329826 School Website
St Marys Bentworth Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanna Ayres	Church Street Bentworth Alton Hampshire GU34 5RE 01420562117 School Website
Kempshott Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fiona Craig	Old Down Close Homesteads Road Kempshott Basingstoke Hampshire RG22 5LL 01256326713 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Micheldever Andover Road, Micheldever, Hampshire, SO21 3AP 5.56 Miles

Basingstoke Station Hill, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 5NB 6.03 Miles

Overton Station Hill, Overton, Hampshire, RG25 3JG 7.39 Miles

Alton Station Road, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 2PZ 7.40 Miles

Whitchurch (Hampshire) Station Road, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7ER 9.68 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
K J P Independent Chauffeur Ltd 01256 397584 46 Blunt Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 4SS 2.81 Miles
Status Travel 01256 397878 9 Mary Lane, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG25 2BY 3.51 Miles
K5 Taxis 01420 565665 Battle Corner Farm, New Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 9RN 3.59 Miles
24 Hour Airport Transfers 07747 771906 45 Elgar Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 4DW 4.05 Miles
Cornall Chauffeur Services 07917 500259 84 Porter Rd, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 4JR 4.39 Miles
Empire Limos 0845 054 7514 1 Water Ridges, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG23 7JA 4.43 Miles
01256 Minibuses 01256 479151 South Ham Library, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 6JS 4.43 Miles
Direct Airport Services 01256 421223 66 High Drive, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 6JU 4.61 Miles
Concord Private Hire 01256 320602 75 Cambrian Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 5AJ 4.67 Miles
Oakley Limos Ltd 0800 028 8522 27B Saint John's Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG23 7JW 4.69 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Axford Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nutley Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Preston Candover Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Preston Candover Church Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dummer Grange Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oak Hills Ellisfield Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cannon Close Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bradley Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dummer Village Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Rg25 Down Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Farleigh Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
College Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Weild Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Beggarwood Surgery	Broadmere Road Beggarwood Basingstoke RG22 4AQ
Beggarwood Surgery - Nhuc 01256 396500	Beggarwood Surgery Broadmere Road,Beggarwood Basingstoke Hampshire RG22 4AQ
Camrose Gillies And Hackwood Partnership 01256 479747	Gillies Health Centre Sullivan Rd,Brighton Hill Basingstoke Hampshire RG22 4EH
Watership Down Health - Oakley	Sainfoin Lane Oakley Basingstoke Hampshire RG23 7HZ
Camrose Medical Partnership	St. Andrews Medical Centre Western Way Basingstoke Hampshire RG22 6ER

Local Stores

Beggarwood
57-58 Broadmere Road
Kemshott Park
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG22 4AQ
01256 398076
Store Website
3.03 miles

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SPAR - Euro Garages - Micheldever
Euro Garages
Borough Arch
Micheldever
Winchester
SO21 3BE
01256 397804
Store Website
4.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Hampshire Vet
Woodland Court Shortwood Copse Lane Beggarwood Basingstoke Hampshire RG23 7NL 01256 639707 info@thehampshirevet.co.uk Website 3.16 miles
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Companion Care (Basingstoke) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Hatch Warren Retail Park Wallop Drive Basingstoke RG22 4TT 01256 845 834 basingstoke@companioncare.co.uk Website 3.32 miles
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St Kitts Vets - Basingstoke
Unit 4 Brighton Hill Parade Basingstoke Hampshire RG22 4EH 4.10 miles

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Brunswick Place Veterinary Clinic
Brunswick Place Cranbourne Lane Basingstoke Hampshire RG21 3NN 01256 473371 brunswickplacevets@gmail.com 4.56 miles
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Gp Vets Ltd
65 Worting Road Basingstoke Hampshire RG21 8YX 01256 465409 basingstoke@gpvets.com Website 5.42 miles
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Dower Equine Clinic
The Dower Farm Upton Grey Hampshire RG25 2LZ 01628 627370 cskov.vet@gmail.com 5.59 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Crabtree Plantation
Contains Wooded Areas To Walk Dogs And Also A Path Route Which Overlooks Fields Available To Walk Through. M3 Lancashire 6.05 miles

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Old Basing And The Loddon River Hampshire
2 Bartons Ln Old Basing Basingstoke Lancashire RG24 8AN 6.83 miles Park At Millstone Pub Rg24 8Ae

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A Splash Along The River Arle
A Great Little Walk Along The Side Of The River Arle, A Famous Chalk Stream That Is Renowned For Its Watercress Beds. There's Even A Fab Bench Where You Can Make New Friends! There Are Numerous Paths One Can Take To Extend The Walk From My Recommended Start Point. See Website Link For Details Of The Routes Available. Alresford Rugby Football Club Park Mount Lancashire 6.89 miles Park In The (Free) Car Park For Alresford Rugby Club (Signposted). Map Pin Shows Exact Location. Walk Down The Lefthand Side Of The Rugby Club Building (The Footpath Is Evident) To Reach The Recreation Ground, Then Continue Straight On Down A Gentle Slope To Reach The River Arle. Now Turn Right (But You Can Go Left!). Alternatively Park On The Roadside In 'The Dean'.

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Copt Hill
23 Anstey Ln Alton GU34 2NB 7.37 miles Parking At Anstey Lane Park

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Butter Wood
Greywell Rd 7.81 miles Park Opposite Church At Up Natley

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Martyr Worthy River Walk
This Walk Uses The Itchen Way And St Swithun's Way Paths To Form A Gentle Circular Route To And From Martyr Worthy Church, Although You Could Equally Start And Finish At The Pub In Easton. 5 Church Ln Martyr Worthy Winchester SO21 1EY 8.79 miles Park At The Church In Martyr Worthy (Grid Ref Su 515 327) And Take The Footpath Next To The Churchyard Heading West. Continue Through Fields Across Easton Lane And Under The Motorway, Keeping The River On Your Left.

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	21.2°C	19.9°C	17.3°C	16.1°C	16.6°C	24.2°C	28.7°C	28.9°C	29.3°C	27°C	24°C	22.8°C
Feels Like	21.2°C	19.9°C	17.3°C	16.1°C	16.6°C	25.9°C	31.2°C	30.5°C	30.6°C	28.3°C	25.8°C	24.8°C

Wednesday	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	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear
Temp	20.6°C	19.5°C	19.1°C	18.6°C	20.5°C	26°C	29.2°C	30.2°C	29.5°C	26.8°C	24°C	21.6°C
Feels Like	20.6°C	19.5°C	19.1°C	18.6°C	20.5°C	27.2°C	30.2°C	31°C	30.1°C	27.7°C	25.8°C	21.6°C

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