Welcome to Blacknest

Blacknest is a small village located in the county of Hampshire, England. The village is situated in the eastern part of the county, near the border with Surrey. Blacknest is a rural area with a population of around 500 people. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, including the South Downs National Park, which is just a short drive away.

Blacknest has a rich history, dating back to the 12th century. The village was originally a farming community, and many of the buildings in the area are still used for agricultural purposes today. The village also has a number of historic buildings, including the 13th-century St. Mary's Church, which is a Grade II listed building. Blacknest is also home to a number of small businesses, including a post office, a village shop, and a pub.

Despite its small size, Blacknest has a strong sense of community. The village hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. There are also a number of clubs and societies in the area, including a gardening club and a local history society. Blacknest is a peaceful and friendly village, and is a great place to live for those who enjoy the countryside and a slower pace of life.

Local Schools

School	Details
Binsted Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sharron Morton	Church Street Binsted Alton Hampshire GU34 4NX 0 142023200 School Website
Rowledge Church Of England Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Sarah Oliver	School Road Rowledge Farnham Hampshire GU10 4BW 01252792346 School Website
Bentley Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katy Pinchess	School Lane Bentley Farnham Hampshire GU10 5JP 01420525010 School Website
The Green Room School Kingsley Other Independent Special School Ages:9-18 Head Teacher Mrs Becky Thompson	1 Old Park Farm Forge Road Kingsley Bordon Hampshire GU35 9LU 1420487706 School Website
Frensham Heights School Other Independent School Ages:3-18 Head Teacher Mr Rick Clarke	Rowledge Farnham Surrey GU10 4EA 1252792561 School Website
More House School Other Independent Special School Ages:8-19 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Hetherington	Moons Hill Frensham Farnham Surrey GU10 3AP 1252792303 School Website
St Peters C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Dunning	Little Green Lane Wrecclesham Farnham Surrey GU9 8TF 01252714115 School Website
Edgeborough School Other Independent School Ages:2-13 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Cox	84 Frensham Road Farnham Surrey Farnham Surrey GU10 3AH 1252792495 School Website
St Marys C Of E Aided Infant School Frensham Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Dunning	Frensham Road Frensham Farnham Surrey GU10 3DS 01252792406 School Website
Weydon School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Jackie Sharman	Weydon Lane Farnham Surrey GU9 8UG 01252725052 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bentley (Hampshire) Station Road, Bentley, Hampshire, GU10 5JZ 1.05 Miles

Farnham Station Hill, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8AD 4.21 Miles

Alton Station Road, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 2PZ 4.85 Miles

Aldershot Station Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 1HN 6.95 Miles

Liphook Station Road, Liphook, Hampshire, GU30 7DR 7.11 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Benz Executive Private Hire 07946 484228 Woodwind, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 4BD 2.14 Miles
Executive Plus Of Farnham Ltd 01252 790900 18 Thorn Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 4TU 2.39 Miles
Frensham Taxis 01252 711113 45 St. Peters Gdns, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 4QX 2.64 Miles
Courtesy Cars Of Farnham 01252 821555 45 St Peters Gardens, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 4QX 2.64 Miles
Abbey Taxis 01252 854401 4/Bearwood Cottages/The St, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 4PE 2.70 Miles
Cvs Taxi And Private Hire 01420 479016 4 Torrington Close, Bordon, Hampshire, GU35 0QE 3.34 Miles
Jim's Taxis 01252 722100 14 Brambleton Av, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8QU 3.34 Miles
Airport Link Farnham 01252 722100 14 Brambleton Avenue, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8QU 3.34 Miles
Jons Executive Travel 01252 714452 Cemetery Lodge/West St, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7AP 3.40 Miles
Forest Cars (Airport Transfers) 01730 894658 Elder Crescent, Bordon, Hampshire, GU35 0RF 3.52 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Blacknest Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bucks Horn Oak Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bentley Hall Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bentley Station Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Frith End Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:45
Binstead Court Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wheatley Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Batts Corner Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bordon Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Binstead Old Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Isington Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dockenfield Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Binstead Church Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bentley Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
The Starks Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Bentley Village Surgery 01420 22106	Bentley Village Surgery Hole Lane, Bentley Farnham Surrey GU10 5LP
Holly Tree Surgery 01252 793183	Holly Tree Surgery 42 Boundstone Road Wrecclesham, Farnham Surrey GU10 4TG
Badgerswood Surgery 01420 477111	Badgerswood Surgery Mill Lane Headley, Bordon Hampshire GU35 8LH
Forest Surgery 01420 477733	60 Forest Road Bordon Hampshire GU35 0BP
Forest Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	60 Forest Road Bordon GU35 0BP

Local Stores

Alton - High Street
34E High Street
Alton
Hampshire
GU34 1BD
01420 541260
Store Website
5.21 miles

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SPAR - Bucks Horn Filling Station
Main Road
Farnham
Farnham
GU10 4LT
Store Website
0.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Bourne Veterinary Clinic
Waverley Veterinary Services Ltd 25 Frensham Road Lower Bourne Farnham Surrey GU10 4PH 01252 820999 thebourne@waverleyvets.co.uk Website 2.84 miles
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Animals Treated
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Shortheath Veterinary Surgery
Waverley Veterinary Services Ltd 69 Shortheath Road Farnham Surrey GU9 8SF 01252 891659 harts1999@hotmail.com 2.85 miles

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Amery Veterinary Group
Chalet Hill Bordon Hampshire GU35 0DD 01420 472904 bordon@ameryvets.co.uk Website 3.88 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 4.44 miles
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Downland Veterinary Group
32 Lemon Grove Whitehill Bordon Hampshire GU35 9BE 01420 472912 lemongroveadmin@btconnect.com Website 4.57 miles
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Farnham Veterinary Hospital
1 - 3 East Street Farnham Surrey GU9 7SX 01252 750329 reception@farnhamvethospital.co.uk Website 4.61 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Alice Holt Forest
This Circular Walk Through The Alice Holt Forest Features A Variety Of Well Made Paths And Tracks. With Plenty Of Shade, This Is The Perfect Place To Walk Your Dog On Hotter Days. GU10 0.88 miles From Farnham, Follow Signs For The A325 Towards Petersfield. Brown Signs For The Alice Holt Forest Will Direct You To The Visitor Centre.

Alice Holt Forest Research Station
This Circular Walk Through The Northern Parts Of The Alice Holt Forest Features Well Made Paths And Tracks Past The Research Station. With Plenty Of Shade, This Is The Perfect Place To Walk Your Dog On Hotter Days. GU10 0.88 miles From Farnham, Follow Signs For The A325 Towards Petersfield. Turn Right Down Gravel Hill Road, Follow Signs To The Forestry Commission Research Station. Keep Heading On Gravel Hill Road As It Turns Sharly To The Right, Past The Research Station. After About 0.5 Miles, The Carpark Will Be Down A Sharp Turning On Your Left.

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 3.18 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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Frensham Little Ponds
Lovely Large Area With Sandy Paths Either Going Through Heathland, Woods, Or Around The Lake. If The First Small Car Park Off Priory Lane Is Full, Carry On And There Is A Larger One A Few Minutes Further Down. Grange Rd Farnham GU10 3BT 3.78 miles

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Frensham Little Pond
A Circular Walk Around Frensham Little Pond. The Area Is A Haven For Birds And Wildlife, And This Walk Offers Great Views Over The Lake. GU10 3BT 3.78 miles From Farnham, Follow Firgrove Hill, Then Frensham Road Down To Millbridge. After Passing Through Millbridge, Look Out For Priory Lane On The Left. Head Along This To Park In The Allocated Car Parks.

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Alice Holt Forest
Beautiful Alice Holt Forest, Bike Hire Available, Pond And Lots Of Woods. Excellent Area For Dog Walking, Some Areas Are On Lead Due To Children Playing Etc. Approx £1.10 Per Hour, Take A Picnic Although Refreshments Are Aval. There Are Toilets On Site. 39 Dene Ln Farnham GU10 3RH 3.98 miles

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