Welcome to Ball Hill

Ball Hill is a small village located in the county of Hampshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles north of Basingstoke and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is home to a small community of around 200 people and has a charming, rural feel to it. The village is known for its picturesque thatched cottages and historic buildings, which give it a unique character.

One of the most notable landmarks in Ball Hill 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 stained glass windows and intricate stonework. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village. Another popular attraction in Ball Hill is the local pub, The Jolly Farmer. The pub is a traditional English pub and serves a range of local ales and delicious pub food.

Ball Hill is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and hikers. The village is located close to the North Wessex Downs, which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The area is known for its rolling hills, picturesque villages, and stunning views. There are many walking trails and footpaths in the area, which offer visitors the chance to explore the beautiful countryside and enjoy the fresh air. Overall, Ball Hill is a charming village with a rich history and beautiful surroundings, making it a popular destination for visitors to Hampshire.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 14.2°C

Feels Like: 12.4°C

Wind: 14.5 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
St Thomas Church Of England Infant School Woolton Hill Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Paul Davies	Woolton Hill Newbury Hampshire RG20 9XF 01635253431 School Website
Woolton Hill Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Paul Davies	Woolton Hill Newbury Hampshire RG20 9XE 01635253364 School Website
St Martins East Woodhay Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Katy Bartlett	East End Newbury Hampshire RG20 0AF 01635597796 School Website
Enborne C E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tristan Whiteman	Enborne Newbury Berkshire RG20 0JU 0 163540569 School Website
Thorngrove School Other Independent School Ages:3-13 Head Teacher Mr Nicholas Graham	The Mount Highclere Newbury Berkshire RG20 9PS 1635253172 School Website
Falkland Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Linda Wood	Andover Road Newbury Berkshire RG14 6NU 0 163544949 School Website
Park House School Academy Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr James King	239 Andover Road Newbury RG14 6NQ
Horris Hill School Other Independent School Ages:2-13 Head Teacher Mr Rob Stewart	Newtown Horris Hill Newtown Newbury Berkshire RG20 9DJ 163540594 School Website
John Rankin Infant And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Ms Flora Cooper	Garford Crescent Newbury Berkshire RG14 6EX 0 163542376 School Website
John Rankin Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Flora Cooper	Henshaw Crescent Newbury Berkshire RG14 6ES 0 163542376 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Kintbury Station Road, Kintbury, Berkshire, RG17 9UT 3.23 Miles

Newbury Station Approach, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5DG 4.01 Miles

Newbury Racecourse Hambridge Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5ST 4.41 Miles

Hungerford Station Road, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0DY 5.91 Miles

Thatcham Station Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4PP 6.97 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Newbury Taxi Biz 07875 767385 23 Deadman's Lane, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 8XS 3.54 Miles
G And T Executive 0800 533 5158 Russell Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5LA 3.55 Miles
John B's Taxi Service 01635 246486 Link House, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 7LS 3.74 Miles
A To B Executive Cars 07774 680271 65 Sandleford Lane, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 8XQ 3.78 Miles
65 Special Taxis 01635 33200 7 De Montfort Rd, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 1TA 3.92 Miles
Autolink Executive Cars 01635 552466 46 Greenham Rd, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 7HX 3.92 Miles
Excel Executive Chauffeurs Ltd 01635 45964 11 Sutton Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 1UW 3.93 Miles
Dolphin Taxis 01635 222222 Market Pl, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5AA 3.97 Miles
Chauffer Executive Cars 01635 44455 49 Cheap Street, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5BX 3.99 Miles
V Cars 01635 230444 Cheap Street, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5BX 3.99 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Gore End Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Woodhay Lodge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woolton Hill Post Office Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Rg20 Clapgate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rg20 East End No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cross Roads Hampstead Marshall No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Crookham Heath No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Woodhay No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dr. N. Yates 01635 253324	The Surgery Trade Street Woolton Hill Newbury Berkshire RG20 9UL
Woolton Hill Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Trade Street Woolton Hill Newbury RG20 9UL
Falkland Surgery 01635 279972	The Falkland Surgery Monks Lane Newbury Berkshire RG14 7DF
Kintbury & Woolton Hill Surgery 01488 658294	Kintbury Surgery Newbury Street Kintbury Berkshire RG17 9UX
Eastfield House Surgery 01635 41495	Eastfield House Surgery 6 St.Johns Road Newbury Berkshire RG14 7LW

Local Stores

Newbury - Monument Close
4 Monument Close Essex Street
Newbury
Berkshire
RG14 6QW
01635 43804
Store Website
2.73 miles

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SPAR - Kingsclere
Kushram Limited
Swan Street Stores
5 Swan Street
Kingsclere, Newbury
RG20 5PP
01635 297 035
Store Website
7.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Coach House Vets Ltd
The Coach House Burlyns East Woodhay Newbury Berkshire RG20 0NU 01635 254544 reception@coachhousevets.com Website 0.23 miles
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O'Gorman Equine Veterinary Limited
Halfway Manor Farmhouse Bath Road Newbury Berkshire RG20 8NT 01635 281236 info@ogvets.co.uk Website 3.48 miles

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Falkland Veterinary Clinic
214 Newtown Road Newbury Berkshire RG14 7ED 01635 46565 enquiries@falklandvets.co.uk Website 3.61 miles
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Newbury South Vets4pets Ltd
Unit 9A Newbury Business Park Pinchington Lane Newbury Berkshire RG14 7HU 01635 41509 newburylondonroad@vets4pets.com 3.71 miles

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Gkg Vets
43 St Johns Road Newbury Berkshire RG14 7PS 01635 40565 elizabeth@gkgvets.co.uk Website 3.87 miles
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Bryan O'Meara Veterinary Consultant
Oak Mead Wickham Heath Newbury Berkshire RG20 8PH 07747 561 380 bryanomeara@yahoo.com 4.21 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Donnington Castle
Donnington Castle Farm Cottage Castle Ln Donnington Newbury RG14 2LE 4.55 miles

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Greenham Common
Large Area To Walk On With Many Different Paths And Watering Holes Around. There Are Horses And Cattle Running Free And Its Usually Fairly Popular With Cyclist As Well As Children And All Types Of Dog Owners! 34 Burys Bank Rd Thatcham Lancashire RG19 8BZ 5.05 miles Main Car Park Listed Above Does Get Locked At 8Pm Summer And 6Pm Winter. There Is An Old Air Control Tower Here Which You Can See From The Road.

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Snelsmore Common
Great Country Walk With Pathed Areas And A Good Wide Track Within Lots Of The Walks. The Common Has A Good Choice Of Different Walks For Repeat Visits And Is Quite Flat Although There Are More Wooded Area's For Exploring Arlington Manor Snelsmore Common Newbury RG14 3BQ 5.80 miles Head Towards Newbury And The Park Is Opposite Mary Hare School

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Canal Towpath Newbury
This Path Follows The Kennet &Amp; Avon Canal. I Started At The Discovery Centre Just Outside Newbury On The Road To Thatcham Where You Will Find Free Parking And A Cafe. There Is A Dirt Track That Crosses Over The Railway Track Taking You Down To The Canal. My Dog Loved It, Although Being A Cockapoo He Did Spend A Lot Of Time Trying To Get Into The Canal. It’S A Relaxing Route Which Is Level. The Nature Discovery Centre Lower Way Lancashire 5.87 miles

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Hurstbourne Tarrant
Start And Finish At Hurstbourne Tarrant, We Parked Opposite The Church By The Stream. B3048 Hurstbourne Tarrant Andover SP11 0AY 6.68 miles Park Opposite The Church, By The Primary School.

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St Mary Bourne Loop
This 6.9 Mile (9Km) Walk Starts And Finishes At The St Mary Bourne Village Shop. There Is A Small Car Park And Recreation Ground Here. 4 Bourne Mdw St Mary Bourne Andover SP11 6BE 7.94 miles Grid Reference Su 421 503, W3w.Co/Fruitcake.Spooked.Bring

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Weather Forecast

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	Fog	Fog	Fog	Fog	Mist	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy
Temp	18.3°C	18.1°C	17.9°C	17.7°C	18.3°C	19.4°C	21.3°C	22.6°C	23.2°C	23.7°C	21.9°C	20.9°C
Feels Like	18.3°C	18.1°C	17.9°C	17.7°C	18.3°C	19.4°C	21.3°C	24.5°C	25.3°C	25.6°C	21.9°C	20.9°C

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	Mist	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Moderate rain	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Overcast	Cloudy
Temp	20.2°C	19.8°C	19.6°C	19.6°C	21.1°C	21.9°C	21.5°C	22.2°C	22.8°C	22.9°C	22°C	19.6°C
Feels Like	20.2°C	19.8°C	19.6°C	19.6°C	21.1°C	21.9°C	21.5°C	24.7°C	25.1°C	25.1°C	24.6°C	19.6°C

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Temp	19.8°C	18.4°C	17.3°C	16.8°C	17.4°C	19.4°C	22.4°C	23°C	22.8°C	22.5°C	21.3°C	20.6°C
Feels Like	19.8°C	18.4°C	17.3°C	16.8°C	17.4°C	19.4°C	23.6°C	24.8°C	24.9°C	24.8°C	21.3°C	20.6°C

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