Welcome to Bitterne

Bitterne is a suburb located in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. It is situated on the eastern bank of the River Itchen and is known for its rich history and cultural significance. The area was once a thriving Roman settlement and has since evolved into a bustling residential and commercial hub. Bitterne is home to a diverse community of people and offers a range of amenities, including shops, restaurants, and parks.

One of the most notable landmarks in Bitterne is the Bitterne Manor House, a Grade II listed building that dates back to the 16th century. The house was once owned by the influential Fleming family and has since been converted into a community center. It is a popular venue for weddings, conferences, and other events. The house is surrounded by beautiful gardens and is a must-visit for anyone interested in history and architecture.

Bitterne is also home to the Bitterne Triangle, a bustling shopping district that offers a range of shops, cafes, and restaurants. The area is known for its vibrant atmosphere and is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. The Triangle is home to a range of independent businesses, including vintage clothing stores, artisan bakeries, and craft shops. It is a great place to explore and discover new things, and is a testament to the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of the people of Bitterne.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 13.1°C

Feels Like: 12.9°C

Wind: 4 MPH

Wind Dir: NNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Bitterne Ce Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Andy Peterson	Brownlow Avenue Bitterne Southampton Hampshire SO19 7BX 02380499494 School Website
Glenfield Infant School Academy Converter Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Carrie	Rossington Way Bitterne Southampton Hampshire SO18 4RN 02380227966 School Website
Itchen College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mr Alex Scott	Middle Road Bitterne Southampton Hampshire SO19 7TB 2380435636 School Website
Beechwood Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lucy Phillips	Juniper Road Bitterne Southampton Hampshire SO18 4EG 02380227692 School Website
Sholing Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Abbott	Middle Road Southampton Hampshire SO19 8PT 2380447448 School Website
Sholing Infant School Academy Converter Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Houghton	Heath Road Sholing Southampton Hampshire SO19 2QF 2380447447 School Website
Harefield Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Emma Charlton	Yeovil Chase Bitterne Southampton Hampshire SO18 5NZ 02380463240 School Website
Yarrow Heights School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-16 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Gaster	Cobden Avenue Southampton SO18 1FS 2382124590 School Website
Charlton House School Limited Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lea Pay	57 Midanbury Lane Bitterne Park Southampton Hampshire Hampshire SO18 4DJ 2380671739 School Website
Oasis Academy Sholing Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Martin Brown	Middle Road Sholing Southampton SO19 8PH 2380448861

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bitterne Macnaghten Road, Bitterne, Hampshire, SO18 1GG 0.91 Miles

Sholing Station Road, Sholing, Hampshire, SO19 8HH 1.27 Miles

Woolston Garton Road, Woolston, Hampshire, SO19 2DJ 1.37 Miles

St Denys Osborne Road South, Portswood, Hampshire, SO17 2EZ 1.48 Miles

Swaythling Wessex Lane, Swaythling, Hampshire, SO18 2LB 2.02 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Bitterne Cab Co Ltd 023 8044 8888 10 Deacon Rd, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 7PZ 0.45 Miles
Lesley's Private Hire 023 8034 5726 140 Athelstan Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 4DF 0.63 Miles
Mts Taxis 023 8046 5824 90 Cheriton Avenue, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 5HL 0.83 Miles
Clifford Cars 07919 851979 27 Botany Bay Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 8LT 1.01 Miles
Hampshire Executive Travel 023 8055 0550 48 Riverdene Pl, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 1UH 1.03 Miles
Taxi Southampton 023 8022 2222 Unit 7 Millbank House, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 5QH 1.24 Miles
Peartree Cars 023 8043 4439 15 Peartree Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 7GU 1.28 Miles
Southampton Airport Cars 023 8007 0210 Northam Business Centre, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 5RP 1.33 Miles
Streamline Taxis (Southampton) Ltd 023 8022 3355 Northam Business Centre, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 5RP 1.33 Miles
West End Cars Southampton Ltd 07801 703262 Botley Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 3HG 1.59 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bitterne Eastern Library Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bursledon Road D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bitterne Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bitterne Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Upper Bitterne Road D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brook Road D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Peartree Avenue D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
96 Spring Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Glenfield Avenue D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chessel Crescent D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Taunton Drive D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lime Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West End Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bitterne Way D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mon Crescent D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
West End Road Surgery 02380 449162	Bitterne Surgery 62 West End Road Bitterne, Southampton Hampshire SO18 6TG
Chessel Avenue Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	4 Chessel Avenue Southampton SO19 4AA
Peartree Practice - Bitterne Branch 02380 443377	4 Chessel Avenue Southampton SO19 4AA
Chessel Avenue Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	4 Chessel Avenue Southampton SO19 4AA
Harefield Surgery	21 Exford Avenue Southampton Hampshire SO18 5JL

Local Stores

Spring Road
216-220 Spring Road
Southampton
Hampshire
SO19 2NT
02380 436663
Store Website
0.74 miles

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SPAR - PLATINUM RETAIL - Manor Service Station
BP Manor Service Station
123
Bitterne Road
Southampton
SO18 1AR
Store Website
1.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Beech House Veterinary Centre (Southampton)
64 West End Road Bitterne Southampton Hampshire SO18 6TG 02380 447797 Website 0.17 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Vets Now (Southampton)
64 West End Road Southampton Hampshire SO18 6TG 02380 438 307 southamptonclinic@vets-now.com Website 0.17 miles
Amenities Referrals only Out-of-hours service only
Animals Treated
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Bitterne Vets4pets Ltd
The Merry Oak Ph 103 Spring Road Southampton Hampshire SO19 2BN 02380 447272 bitterne@vets4pets.com Website 0.39 miles
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Pet Vet
54 Thornhill Park Road Thornhill Southampton Hampshire SO18 5TQ 02380 463646 Website 0.89 miles
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Pet Vet
116 Portsmouth Road Woolston Southampton Hampshire SO19 9AP 02380 443999 Website 1.36 miles
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Southampton Pdsa Pet Hospital, The Joan Stainer Centre
40-46 Mount Pleasant Road Northam Southampton Hampshire SO14 0EG 02380 222622 Website 1.55 miles

Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

Weston Shore
Short Walk Around The Field Adjacent To The Water On Weston Shore. There Is A Free Carpark, Cafe And Toilets, And Pitch And Putt Open In The Summer. Path Along Shore Suitable For Wheelchairs. Safe For Dogs.On The Bend At The Bottom Of Weston Lane. 17 Rothschild Cl Southampton Lancashire SO19 9TE 2.05 miles

Location what3words select.yards.bucks

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 2.27 miles

Location what3words twist.shadow.bind

The Hill Netley
This Walk Is On What Was Previously The Old Dump, But Was Made Into A Green Area Over 10 Years Ago. One You Get Up The Hill To The Top It Is Safe For Even The More Hectic Dogs Off Lead. Wooded And Grass Areas With Some Picnic Areas. If It Rains Make Sure You Wear Wellies. Next To What Used To Be A Pub (Dancing Goose I Think) Where You Can Still Park Your Car. The Video Shared Is After It Rained As It Leaves A Huge Puddle The Hounds Love ?? 76 Grange Rd. Netley Southampton SO31 5FH 2.34 miles Near To Bus Stop You Will See The Gates To Go In By The Pub. This Walk Can Be As Long Or Short As You Want.

Location what3words awake.marked.cooks

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 2.48 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!

Location what3words loans.indeed.linked

Manor Farm Country Park
This Is A Walk That Has Everything, Open Grassed Areas For Ball Running The Dog, Wooded Area Walks Which Are Great For The Dog That Likes To Have A Good Sniff And A Woodland Walk Next To Hamble River. I Normally Access The Park From Pylands Lane Which Is Next To Junction 8 Of The M27 And Then Take The Walk Through The Woods And Along The River Bank, The Walk Follows A Path And Runs Close To A Bridleway So Beware Of The Odd Horse Now And Again, There Are Plenty Of Parking Areas Along The Way Which Are Pay And Display. Right At The Other End Of The Park Close To Botley Is The Farm Which Is Open To The Public And Great For Kids. There Are Toilets, Refreshments And Plenty Of Picnic Areas. Pyland'S Ln Southampton Lancashire SO31 1BH 2.49 miles

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Netley Abbey Hall Recreation Ground Netley Abbey
This Is An Ideal Walk If You Want To Park Up And Have Easy Access To A Large Flat Field Which Is Great For Ball Running. Right On The Field Is A Children's Play Park And As You Can See From The Photos You Are Right On The Beach Front So Ideal For A Nice Cooling Swim For Your Dog! 16A Victoria Rd Netley Southampton SO31 5DH 2.68 miles

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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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