Welcome to Chilbolton Down

Chilbolton Down is a beautiful and historic area located in Hampshire, England. The down is situated on the western edge of the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is known for its stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The area is also home to a number of important archaeological sites, including the remains of a Roman villa and a Bronze Age barrow.

One of the most notable features of Chilbolton Down is the Chilbolton Observatory, which is operated by the University of Southampton. The observatory is home to a number of radio telescopes and is used for a variety of scientific research projects, including the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. The observatory is open to the public on certain days throughout the year, and visitors can take guided tours of the facility and learn about the fascinating work being done there.

In addition to its natural beauty and scientific significance, Chilbolton Down is also a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The area is crisscrossed by a network of footpaths and bridleways, making it an ideal location for hiking, cycling, and horseback riding. There are also several campsites and caravan parks in the area, making it a great place to stay for those looking to explore the surrounding countryside. Whether you're interested in history, science, or outdoor recreation, Chilbolton Down is a must-visit destination in Hampshire.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 14.2°C

Feels Like: 14.5°C

Wind: 3.1 MPH

Wind Dir: SE

Local Schools

School	Details
St Michael And All Angels C Of E Infant School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Mathew Bowen	High Street Lyndhurst Hampshire SO43 7BB 02380282244 School Website
New Forest Small School Other Independent School Ages:3-16 Head Teacher Mr Nicholas Alp	1 Southampton Road Lyndhurst Hampshire SO43 7BU 2380284415 School Website
Coxlease School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-19 Head Teacher Mr Anthony Merriman	Clay Hill Lyndhurst Hampshire Lyndhurst Hampshire SO43 7DE 2380283633 School Website
Clay Hill School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-19 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Whyte	Clay Hill Lyndhurst Hampshire SO43 7DE 2380283633 School Website
Minstead Training Project Miscellaneous Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mr Martin Lenaerts	Minstead Lodge Minstead Nr Lyndhurst Hampshire SO43 7FT 2380812254
Bartley Church Of England Junior School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Miss Karen Stonehouse	Winsor Road Bartley Southampton Hampshire SO40 2HR 02380812173 School Website
Copythorne C Of E Infant School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Mathew Bowen	Romsey Road Copythorne Southampton Hampshire SO40 2PB 02380813340 School Website
Netley Marsh Church Of England Infant School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Mathew Bowen	Ringwood Road Woodlands Southampton Hampshire SO40 7GY 02380862009 School Website
Brockenhurst College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mrs Polly Perkins	Lyndhurst Road Brockenhurst Hampshire SO42 7ZE 1590625555 School Website
Foxhills Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Lucy Howe	Foxhills Colbury Southampton Hampshire SO40 7ED 02380292453 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ashurst (New Forest) Lyndhurst Road, Ashurst, Hampshire, SO40 7AA 3.14 Miles

Brockenhurst Station Approach, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, SO42 7TW 4.36 Miles

Beaulieu Road Beaulieu Road, Near Beaulieu, Hampshire, SO42 7YQ 4.44 Miles

Totton Station Road North, Totton, Hampshire, SO40 3AB 5.79 Miles

Redbridge Station Road, Redbridge, Hampshire, SO15 0NB 6.42 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Lyndhurst Private Hire (Et's) 07711 795711 19 Cedar Mount, Lyndhurst, Hampshire, SO43 7ED 1.11 Miles
Forest Private Hire 023 8081 3999 Oakley/Chinham Rd, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 2LF 3.03 Miles
Ashurst Cars 023 8029 3399 130 Lyndhurst Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 7AS 3.35 Miles
Forest Edge Travel 023 8087 2949 8 Swallow Close, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 7JA 4.34 Miles
Brockenhurst Station Taxis 07748 488412 Station Approach, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, SO42 7TW 4.40 Miles
H Taxis Brockenhurst Station 07727 723366 Station Approach, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, SO42 7TW 4.40 Miles
Brockenhurst Taxis 07519 814081 Station Approach, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, SO42 7TW 4.40 Miles
Nigels Private Hire 023 8086 4542 43 Denbigh Close, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 7QD 4.48 Miles
Point To Point Private Hire 023 8066 1177 Radleigh Gardens, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 8XS 4.65 Miles
Premier Chauffeurs 07818 433935 18 Testbourne Close, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 8BT 4.82 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Emery Down D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Emery Down Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Swan Green D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pikes Hill Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Upper High Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:16:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Upper High Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:16:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Presbytery D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bank Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Kennels Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lyndhurst Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Goose Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Football Green Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Princes Crescent D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Lyndhurst Surgery 02380 282689	Lyndhurst Surgery 2 Church Lane Lyndhurst Hampshire SO43 7EW
New Forest Medical Group 01590 622272	Surgeries@Sway & B'hurst Highwood Road Brockenhurst Hampshire SO42 7RY
New Horizons Medical Partnership 023 80663839	1 Hazel Farm Road Totton, Southampton Hampshire SO40 8WU
Testvale Surgery 023 80866999	Testvale Surgery 12 Salisbury Road Totton, Southampton Hampshire SO40 3PY
Totton Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Testwood Lane Totton Southampton SO40 3ZN

Local Stores

Lyndhurst - High Street
32 High Strret
Lyndhurst
Hampshire
SO43 7BG
02380 282159
Store Website
1.05 miles

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SPAR Southampton Road
Forest House
Southampton Road
Bartley
SO40 2NA
02380 814659
Store Website
3.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Celtic Equine Veterinary Practice Limited
The Old Barn Minstead Lyndhurst Hampshire SO43 7FY 02380 814155 office@celticequinevets.co.uk Website 1.30 miles

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Midforest Veterinary Practice
Glenber Cottage Beechen Lane Clayhill Lyndhurst Hampshire SO43 7DD 023 8028 2358 enquiries@midforestvets.co.uk Website 1.52 miles
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Unicorn Vets
163 Lyndhurst Road Ashurst Southampton Hampshire SO40 7AW 023 8029 3569 receptionashurst@unicornvets.co.uk Website 3.56 miles
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Midforest Veterinary Practice
Kingfisher House Ringwood Road West Totton Southampton Hampshire SO40 7DY 023 8066 0400 enquiries@midforestvets.co.uk Website 4.41 miles
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Totton Vets4pets Ltd
21/23 Salisbury Road Totton Southampton Hampshire SO40 3HX 0238 058 0020 totton@vets4pets.com Website 5.50 miles

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Seadown Veterinary Group
84 Salisbury Road Totton Southampton Hampshire SO40 3JA 023 8066 3817 enquiries@seadownvets.co.uk Website 5.50 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Acres Down
Go Past The Tea Room And Camp Site And You Will Find The Forestry Commission Car Park, From Here You Can Climb The Hill For Some Spectacular Views And A Lovely Walk Down Into The Valley Towards The River At Millerford, Or You Can Take The Gravel Cycle Track Into The Pine Forest. Charlie Really Enjoyed Walking From Here. Unnamed Road Lyndhurst Lancashire SO43 7GE 1.16 miles

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Boltonand#039;S Bench Lyndhurst
This 10.85Km (6.75Mile) Route Is A Gentle, Flat Route Over Open Heathland With Some Mature Woodland. Start At Bolton's Bench, Lyndhurst, The Ashurst Campsite Or The Matley Wood Campsite/Car Park. Rufus House Southampton Rd Lyndhurst Lancashire SO43 7BQ 1.32 miles

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The Crown Stirrup Pub Circular Forest Walk
6 Clay Hill Lancashire 1.46 miles

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Clayhill (Lyndhurst) To Denny Wood New Forest
A Linear Walk From Southern Edge Of Lyndhurst To Fabulous Denny Wood (See Separate Post). Completely Off Road, In The Forest. Gravel Main Track With Side Paths. Beechen Ln Lancashire 1.79 miles Car Parking Place Close To Map Pin. First Left Turn (Opposite ‘Foxlease’) On A337 When You Leave Lyndhurst’S One-Way Loop Heading Towards Brockenhurst. This Is Beechen Lane. Park At Far End Of Tarmac Near The Two Forest Access Gates. Commence Walk Through Horse Rider Gate Onto Gravel Track. A Walk To #W3w Location Hang.Jeering.Nurtures Is 1.3 Miles, Gentle Slopes, Fabulous Treescapes. Once At W3w Location You’Re In The Heart Of Denny Wood And You Can Roam For Miles If Desired.

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Furzey Gardens
This Short Walk Takes In The Rufus Stone And Furzey Gardens. It Also Includes The Dog Friendly Sir Walter Tyrrell Pub And Tea Room At The Gardens (No Dogs). Furzey Gardens School Lane Minstead 1.81 miles

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Busketts Lawn
This Is A Lovely Part Of The New Forest With Lawns And Rivers And Ancient Woodland And Gravel Tracks. It's A Great Place To Play Games With Your Dogs, Explore The Lovely Scenery And Test Out Your Recall Training. There Are Wild Ponies, Cattle And Sometimes Even Pigs Running Free, But It Is A Very Popular Dog Walking Area So They Are Very Used To People And Dogs. The Car Park Is Near The Little Cricket Ground. Bartley Rd Southampton Lancashire SO40 7GN 2.28 miles

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Weather Forecast

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

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	17.1°C	15.3°C	12.7°C	11.8°C	14.6°C	18.8°C	22.5°C	25.6°C	25.3°C	25.1°C	21.2°C	18.8°C
Feels Like	17.1°C	15.1°C	11.7°C	10.7°C	14.1°C	18.7°C	23.6°C	25.6°C	26.5°C	25.7°C	21.2°C	18.8°C

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

	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Overcast	Moderate rain	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	18.4°C	18°C	16.6°C	15.7°C	16.1°C	19.4°C	20.1°C	21.1°C	21.9°C	22°C	20.8°C	17.7°C
Feels Like	18.4°C	18°C	16.6°C	15.7°C	16.1°C	19.4°C	20.1°C	21.1°C	21.9°C	24.4°C	20.8°C	17.7°C

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

	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Fog	Fog	Fog	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy
Temp	18.6°C	17.9°C	17.3°C	17°C	19.1°C	21.6°C	23.8°C	25.1°C	25.3°C	24.7°C	23.6°C	21.1°C
Feels Like	18.6°C	17.9°C	17.3°C	17°C	19.1°C	21.6°C	25.5°C	26.5°C	26.7°C	26.2°C	25.4°C	21.1°C

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