Welcome to Bassett

Bassett Hampshire is a small village located in the Test Valley district of Hampshire, England. The village is situated on the River Test, which is known for its clear waters and abundance of trout. Bassett Hampshire is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Peter's Church and the Grade II listed Bassett Manor.

One of the main attractions in Bassett Hampshire is the River Test. The river is a popular spot for fishing, with anglers coming from all over the world to try their luck at catching trout. The river is also home to a variety of wildlife, including otters, kingfishers, and water voles. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll along the riverbank or hire a boat to explore the waterway.

Another popular attraction in Bassett Hampshire is the Test Valley Golf Club. The club is located on the outskirts of the village and offers a challenging 18-hole course. The course is set in beautiful countryside and offers stunning views of the surrounding area. The club also has a clubhouse where visitors can enjoy a meal or a drink after a round of golf. Overall, Bassett Hampshire is a charming village that offers visitors a chance to experience the beauty of the English countryside.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 13.3°C

Feels Like: 13.2°C

Wind: 4 MPH

Wind Dir: NNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Vermont School Community Special School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Maria Smyth	Vermont Close Off Winchester Road Southampton Hampshire SO16 7LT 02380767988 School Website
Great Oaks School Academy Special Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Andy Evans	Vermont Close Off Winchester Road Southampton Hampshire SO16 7LT 2380767660 School Website
Cantell School Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Harry Kutty	Violet Road Bassett Southampton Hampshire SO16 3GJ 02380323111 School Website
Hardmoor Early Years Centre La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Miss Melanie Jackson	Leaside Way Bassett Green Southampton Hampshire SO16 3EP 02380552220 School Website
Bassett Green Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Charlotte Stillwell	Honeysuckle Road Bassett Southampton Hampshire SO16 3BZ 02380676262 School Website
Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Voluntary Aided School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr James Habberley	Leaside Way Swaythling Southampton Hampshire SO16 3DQ 02380322603 School Website
Swaythling Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr John Draper	Mayfield Road Southampton Hampshire SO17 3SZ 02380552252 School Website
University Of Southampton Higher Education Institutions Head Teacher Professor Mark Smith	Highfield Southampton Hampshire SO17 1BJ 2380595000 School Website
Highfield Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Rosie Savill	Hawthorn Road Highfield Southampton Hampshire SO17 1PX 02380555793 School Website
Hollybrook Infant School Academy Converter Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Marcella Dobson	Seagarth Close Southampton Hampshire SO16 6RN 02380771528 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Swaythling Wessex Lane, Swaythling, Hampshire, SO18 2LB 1.37 Miles

Southampton Airport Parkway Wide Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 2HW 1.83 Miles

St Denys Osborne Road South, Portswood, Hampshire, SO17 2EZ 1.93 Miles

Bitterne Macnaghten Road, Bitterne, Hampshire, SO18 1GG 2.40 Miles

Chandler's Ford Station Lane, Chandlers Ford, Hampshire, SO53 4DD 2.51 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Airlynx Express Ltd 023 8068 7371 Ten Acres, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9HT 0.94 Miles
Lucky Seven Cars 07861 722630 79 Harefield Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 3TG 1.21 Miles
Capital Cars Of Southampton 023 8055 5597 8 Harrison Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 3TJ 1.25 Miles
Carisma Cars 023 8098 7845 71 Sandpiper Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 8FE 1.44 Miles
New Forest Motor Home Hire 023 8057 9542 27, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9JN 1.48 Miles
Links Private Hire Taxi Service 07722 801212 2, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 3GN 1.78 Miles
B H Corporate Cars 0845 226 8200 International House, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 2RZ 1.81 Miles
Andrew Blake Executive Chauffeur Cars 07799 112811 54 Vine Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 5TA 1.81 Miles
Z.Cars 07974 344913 84 Belmont Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 3FJ 1.82 Miles
Hertz Car Hire Southampton Airport 0870 850 2690 Southampton International Airport, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 2NL 1.86 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bassett Heath Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Glen Eyre Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bassett Dale Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bassett Wood Road D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ridgemount Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pine Walk Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bassett Green Close D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hadrian Way D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Glen Eyre Road D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Holly Hill D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Copperfield Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Vermont Close Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bassett Crescent East Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bassett Greeen Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Heatherlands Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Burgess Road Surgery 023 80676233	Burgess Road Surgery 357A Burgess Road Bassett Southampton SO16 3BD
University Health Service 02380 557531	University Health Service Building 48 University Of Southampton Highfield, Southampton SO17 1BJ
University Health Service - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	University Road Southampton SO17 1BJ
University Health Service - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	University Road Southampton SO17 1BJ
University Health Service - Covid Local Vaccination Service	University Road Southampton SO17 1BJ

Local Stores

Southampton - Bassett Green Road
Bassett Green Road
Southampton
Hampshire
SO16 3EG
02380 551199
Store Website
0.81 miles

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SPAR Roadchef Rownhams
M27 West
Southampton
SO16 8AP
02380742900
Store Website
2.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Unicorn Vets Park Surgery
Park Veterinary Surgery 84 Burgess Road Southampton Hampshire SO16 7PP 023 8034 3434 receptionpark@unicornvets.co.uk Website 0.82 miles
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Companion Care (Southampton) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Shirley Retail Park Winchester Road Southampton Hampshire SO16 6TP 023 8070 4445 southampton@companioncare.co.uk Website 1.57 miles
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Christopher Carter Veterinary Surgeons
224 Winchester Road Shirley Southampton Hampshire SO16 6TL 023 8077 9388 info@christophercartervets.co.uk Website 1.61 miles
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Village Veterinary Centre
5 Pilgrims Close Chandler'S Ford Eastleigh Hampshire SO53 4ST 023 8026 8001 village.vets@yahoo.co.uk Website 2.02 miles
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Pet Doctors Chandlers Ford
77-79 Bournemouth Road Chandler'S Ford Eastleigh Hampshire SO53 3AP 02380 255565 chandlersford@petdoctors.co.uk Website 2.11 miles
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Animals Treated
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Closed for lunch 1:30 - 2:30pm
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Closed for lunch 1:30 - 2:30pm
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Closed for lunch 1:30 - 2:30pm
Thu	08:30	19:00
Closed for lunch 1:30 - 2:30pm
Fri	08:30	19:00
Closed for lunch 1:30 - 2:30pm
Sat	08:30	17:00
NB We alternate our Saturday opening with Brook House Veterinary Centre
Sun	closed	closed

Eastleigh Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 3 Channon Retail Park Woodside Avenue Eastleigh Hampshire SO50 9NA eastleigh@vets4pets.com 2.36 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Chilworth Common
This 2.4 Mile Route Starts From The South Side Of The Motorway Bridge On Hadrian Way, Bassett, Southampton. Parking On The Road, Take The Footpath In Between The First House And The Bridge. The Path Follows Around The Edge Of The Woodland With Views Out Over The Golf Course. It Then Cuts Through The Centre, Across A Stream And Back Up To The Start. It's Very Easy To Adjust The Length And Direction To Suite The Time And Energy You Have As Paths Lead In All Directions. 5 Hadrian Way Chilworth Southampton SO16 7JA 0.52 miles The Route Starts From The South Side Of The Motorway Bridge On Hadrian Way, Bassett. Parking On The Road, Take The Footpath In Between The First House And The Bridge.

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Southampton Common
A Vast Common (3000 Acres) With Pathways, Woods, Water And Even An Old Abandoned Graveyard. There Are Areas Of Mud Or Cleaner Pathways To Keep To, And Open Spaces To Throw A Ball. Depending On The Weather And Time Available, I Walk A Range Of Routes. You Can Access The Area By Car Quite Easily With Some Parking, But Weekends Can Be Busy. Access By Foot Off The Road Is Very Easy As Well. There’S A Playground And Beautiful Wildlife To See. I Never Get Bored Of The Area! Southampton Lancashire 1.49 miles There’S A Broad Range Of Access Points, But The Website Gives Good Direction If You Are New To The Area. There’S A Great Pub There Too!

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Old Eastleigh Golf Course
This Old Golf Course Has Been Turned Into A Walking Area And Is Mainly Used By Dog Walkers. There Is Lots Of Grass And Open Space For Them To Run Around. There Is Also A Shallow River With Places Where Dogs Can Easily Access And Some Woodland For Shade On A Hot Day. There Is Loads Of Photos Here 104 Magpie Ln Eastleigh SO50 9LW 1.86 miles At The End Of Magpie Lane Which Is Off Of Chestnut Avenue

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Itchen Valley Country Park
A Great Walk With 2 Play Areas And Many Seating Spaces. The Parking Is Not Free And Carparks Can Fill Up Quickly But There Is A Lot Of Space To Walk Offlead. Go Ape Activity Is There And There Is A Cafe But It Is A Dog-Free Zone. However There Are Benches Outside That You Can Sit And Eat On. Itchen Valley Country Park Allington Lane West End Lancashire 2.84 miles

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Otter Trail Otterbourne
This Walk Is A Good 1 Hr And 30 Mins Walk And It Is A Circular Route. Start Off Walking Through The Woods And Then You Join Onto The Itchen Navigation Route And Walk Along The River On Your Way Back. Twyford Rd Eastleigh SO50 4SD 3.53 miles Allbrook

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Otterbourne Park Wood
A Circular Walk From Village Of Allbrook In Hampshire. The Trail Takes You Along Part Of The Itchen Navigation Path And Through Otterbourne Park Woods. SO50 4LW 3.79 miles Allbrook Is A Village In The Borough Of Eastleigh, Hampshire. It Is Within Easy Reach Of The M3. Leave The Motorway At Junction 12 And Head Down Allbrook Way Towards Eastleigh. At The Roundabout Take First Left Down Allbrook Hill. Take First Left Into Pitmore Road Where You Can Park On The Road.

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Weather Forecast

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	Light rain	Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Light rain shower	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly cloudy
Temp	18.8°C	19.7°C	20.5°C	20.9°C	23°C	24.7°C	25.5°C	24.1°C	22.1°C	20.3°C	17.1°C	16.7°C
Feels Like	18.8°C	19.7°C	20.5°C	20.9°C	25.4°C	26.8°C	27.5°C	26.2°C	23.8°C	20.3°C	17.1°C	17.5°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

	Patchy rain nearby	Patchy rain nearby	Patchy rain nearby	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear
Temp	15.3°C	13.6°C	12.4°C	11°C	11°C	12.6°C	14.2°C	15.4°C	15.8°C	15°C	11.9°C	10.2°C
Feels Like	14°C	11.7°C	10.3°C	8.6°C	8.5°C	10.5°C	12.5°C	14.9°C	15.7°C	14.5°C	11°C	9.1°C

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

	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Patchy rain nearby	Patchy rain nearby	Patchy rain nearby	Patchy rain nearby	Patchy rain nearby	Patchy rain nearby	Sunny	Clear
Temp	9.3°C	8.6°C	7.5°C	7.4°C	8.8°C	10.8°C	13.6°C	14.8°C	15.1°C	14.9°C	12.6°C	10°C
Feels Like	7.8°C	6.9°C	5.2°C	4.7°C	6.1°C	8.7°C	12.8°C	14.6°C	15°C	14.6°C	11.9°C	8.8°C

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