Welcome to Bentworth

Bentworth is a small village located in the county of Hampshire, England. It is situated approximately 7 miles east of the town of Alton and 12 miles west of the city of Basingstoke. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the 12th-century St. Mary's Church and the Grade II listed Bentworth Hall.

The village of Bentworth has a rich history dating back to the Roman era. The area was once home to a Roman villa, which was discovered in the 19th century. The village itself was first mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it was recorded as "Beneworde". Over the centuries, the village has been home to a number of notable figures, including the poet John Keats, who lived in the nearby village of Chawton.

Today, Bentworth is a thriving community with a population of around 1,000 people. The village is home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a village shop, and a pub. There are also a number of community groups and events, including a village fete and an annual fireworks display. Bentworth is a beautiful and peaceful village, offering a high quality of life for its residents and visitors alike.

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Local Schools

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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
Medstead Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Matt Hunt	Roedowns Road Medstead Alton Hampshire GU34 5LG 01420562824 School Website
Compass Community School Hampshire Other Independent Special School Ages:11-17 Head Teacher Mrs Shiraz Elshowk	Kings Lodge Homestead Road Medstead Alton Hampshire GU34 5NA 7754554053 School Website
The Butts Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julia Woodhouse	Bolle Road Alton Hampshire GU34 1PW 0 142084102 School Website
Amery Hill School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Stephen Mann	Amery Hill Alton Hampshire GU34 2BZ 0 142084545 School Website
Chawton Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Sarah Goldsworthy	Chawton Alton Hampshire GU34 1SG 01420544381 School Website
Saint Lawrence Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fiona Micklefield	Amery Hill Alton Hampshire GU34 2BY 0 142084400 School Website
Wootey Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Tim O'brien	Wooteys Way Alton Hampshire GU34 2JA 0 142082532 School Website
Wootey Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Ella Palmer	Wooteys Way Alton Hampshire GU34 2JA 0 142083656 School Website
Anstey Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Humphrey	Eastbrooke Road Alton Hampshire GU34 2DR 0 142084486 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Alton Station Road, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 2PZ 3.62 Miles

Basingstoke Station Hill, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 5NB 7.96 Miles

Bentley (Hampshire) Station Road, Bentley, Hampshire, GU10 5JZ 8.00 Miles

Micheldever Andover Road, Micheldever, Hampshire, SO21 3AP 9.15 Miles

Hook Station Approach / Road, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 9HS 9.37 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
K5 Taxis 01420 565665 Battle Corner Farm, New Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 9RN 2.72 Miles
Medstead Executive 01420 562210 Sunnydene/Stoney La, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 5EL 2.83 Miles
Chawton Cabs 01420 564448 Marchwood/The Shrave, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 5BJ 2.99 Miles
H Cabs 01420 89047 80 Whitedown, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 1LS 3.01 Miles
T For Taxi 01420 544544 14 Beavers Close, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 2EF 3.02 Miles
Gng Personal And Corporate Travel 01420 83045 84B Queens Road, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 1HX 3.04 Miles
Watercress Private Hire 07826 095379 39 Winston Rise, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 5HP 3.20 Miles
Duchess Vintage Cars 01420 87450 51 Old Odiham Rd, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 2EJ 3.20 Miles
Alton Taxis 01420 83657 39 Baverstocks, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 2NT 3.54 Miles
Wilson Taxis 01420 87777 Station Rd Off Paper Mill Lane, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 2PZ 3.58 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bentworth Green Old Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sun Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Holt Lane End No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Copse No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wivelrod House No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thedden No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kings Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lasham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Abbey No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hussell Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Weild No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Town Gate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Medstead Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Wellhouse Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Medstead Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Chawton Park Surgery 01420 542542	Chawton Park Surgery Chawton Park Road Alton Hampshire GU34 1RJ
Boundaries Surgery 01420 562153	Boundaries Surgery 17 Winchester Road Four Marks Alton,Hampshire GU34 5HG
The Watercress Medical Group 01420 562922	Mansfield Park Surgery Lymington Bottom Road Medstead Hampshire GU34 5EW
Watercress Medical - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Mansfield Park Surgery Lymington Bottom Road Medstead Alton GU34 5EW
Watercress Medical - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Mansfield Park Surgery Lymington Bottom Road Medstead Alton GU34 5EW

Local Stores

Four Marks - Winchester Rd
30 Winchester Road
Four Marks
Alton
Hampshire
GU34 5HG
01420 561380
Store Website
3.04 miles

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SPAR - Alton
A31 Upper Froyle
Alton
GU34 4JQ
01420 222 67
Store Website
5.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Cedar Veterinary Practice Ltd T/A Cedar Veterinary Group
Chawton End Branch Surgery 1A Winchester Road Four Marks Alton Hampshire GU34 5HD 01420 562048 fourmarks@cedarvet.com 2.98 miles
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Amery Veterinary Group
GU34 1HS 01420 82384 Website 3.24 miles
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Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists
Selborne Road Alton Hampshire GU34 3HL 01420 481777 enquiries@lumbrypark.co.uk Website 3.81 miles
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Cedar Veterinary Group
5 Omega Park Alton Hampshire GU34 2QE 01420 82163 reception@cedarvet.com Website 3.89 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 4.00 miles
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Endell Farm Vets
Newton Wood Barns Newton Valence Alton Hampshire GU34 3EW 01722 333291 info@endellfarmvets.co.uk Website 4.53 miles


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Local Dog Walks

Copt Hill
23 Anstey Ln Alton GU34 2NB 3.72 miles Parking At Anstey Lane Park

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Selborne Common
This Circular Walk Tracks Through Trees And Open Glades. There Is Plenty Of Areas To Let Your Dog Off-Lead, But Remember To Be Considerate Of Others. GU34 3JR 6.32 miles From Petersfield, Head North On The A3 Towards London. At The Roundabout Follow The B3006 Towards Selborne. After Entering Selborne, The Common Is Located Just Before The Pub Named: "The Selborne Arms". The Car Park Is Located Directly Behind The Pub And Is Sign Posted With A Brown Car Park And Wc Sign.

Selborne Lythe And Priory
A Lovely Walk That Takes You From The Centre Of Selborne, Dropping Down Behind The Church And Following The Easy Path Through Woodland, Alongside The Stream, Down To The Priory Ponds, Then Through Priory Farm Where You Loop Back And Come Back Up The Other Side Of The Stream In The Woodland Meeting The Lane That Takes You Back Into The Centre Of Selborne. There Is A Car Park Behind The Pub. The Walk Can Be Muddy When Wet And There Are Often Cattle In Various Places To Watch Out For. Taking A Map Is Recommended As There Are Various Other Paths That Interconnect. Lane End Cottage Honey Ln Selborne Alton GU34 3BZ 6.52 miles From Car Park Behind Pub Turn Left Onto The Main Road To The Church, Follow Path Through Church Yard And Continue To Follow Straight On.

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Noar Hill
This Circular Walk Tracks Around An Abandoned Quary Turned Nature Reserve. GU34 3LW 6.70 miles From Petersfield Head North Along The A3 Towards London. At The Roundabout, Follow The B3006 For Selborne (First Exit). As You Enter Selborne The Road Narrows And You Will Have To Give Way To On-Coming Cars. Take The Sharp Road To Your Left. As The Road Splits, Turn Left Again Following Signs For Noar Hill, Parking On The Verge Before Charity Farm.

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 6.87 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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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 7.06 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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