Welcome to Custards

Nestled in the picturesque county of Hampshire, the village of Custards exudes a timeless charm and rural tranquility. Surrounded by rolling hills and lush green meadows, the village offers a serene escape from the fast-paced world. Custards is known for its quaint, thatched-roof cottages that line the winding lanes, evoking a sense of traditional English countryside. The village's idyllic setting provides a perfect backdrop for leisurely walks, allowing residents and visitors to soak in the beauty of the surrounding nature.

Custards boasts a strong sense of community, with residents actively participating in local initiatives and events. The village hall serves as a central hub for gatherings and social activities, hosting everything from craft fairs to community meetings. The friendly and welcoming atmosphere of Custards fosters a close-knit community spirit, where neighbors support one another and celebrate together. Whether it's the annual summer festival or the festive holiday market, the village showcases its vibrant community through a variety of engaging events that bring people together.

Nature lovers will find solace in the abundance of natural wonders surrounding Custards. The village is situated near the scenic South Downs National Park, offering ample opportunities for outdoor exploration. Residents and visitors can venture along the numerous walking trails that wind through the park, revealing breathtaking vistas of rolling hills and picturesque valleys. The area is also home to diverse wildlife, making it a paradise for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts. Custards truly embodies the beauty of Hampshire's countryside, inviting visitors to reconnect with nature and enjoy the peace and tranquility it offers.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 14°C

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Wind: 13 MPH

Wind Dir: NNE

Local Schools

School Details
Merdon Junior School
Community School
Ages:7-11
Head Teacher
Claire Martin
Merdon Avenue
Chandlers Ford
Eastleigh
Hampshire
SO53 1EJ
02380265255
School Website
Chandlers Ford Infant School
Community School
Ages:5-7
Head Teacher
Mrs Mary Strong
Kings Road
Chandlers Ford
Eastleigh
Hampshire
SO53 2EY
02380252655
School Website
Fryern Junior School
Community School
Ages:7-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Angela Morrow
Oakmount Road
Chandlers Ford
Eastleigh
Hampshire
SO53 2LN
02380254155
School Website
Fryern Infant School
Community School
Ages:4-7
Head Teacher
Mrs Angela Morrow
Oakmount Road
Chandlers Ford
Eastleigh
Hampshire
SO53 2LN
02380265931
School Website
Sherborne House School
Other Independent School
Head Teacher
Mr Mark Beach
39 Lakewood Road
Chandler's Ford
Eastleigh
Hampshire
SO53 1EU
2380252440
School Website
St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School Chandlers Ford
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Miss Anne-Marie Jordan
Hillcrest Avenue
Chandlers Ford
Eastleigh
Hampshire
SO53 2JP
02380266210
School Website
Scantabout Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Ms Tina Thomas
Ionic Close
Chandlers Ford
Eastleigh
Hampshire
SO53 2NR
02380266892
School Website
The Toynbee School
Community School
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mr Matthew Longden
Bodycoats Road
Chandlers Ford
Eastleigh
Hampshire
SO53 2PL
02380269026
School Website
Lakeside School
Community Special School
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mr Gareth Evans
Winchester Road
Chandlers Ford
Eastleigh
Hampshire
SO53 2DW
02380266633
Thornden School
Academy Converter
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Dr Patrick Earnshaw
Winchester Road
Chandlers Ford
Eastleigh
Hampshire
SO53 2DW
02380269722
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chandler's Ford
Station Lane, Chandlers Ford, Hampshire, SO53 4DD
0.52 Miles
Eastleigh
Southampton Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9FL
1.78 Miles
Southampton Airport Parkway
Wide Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 2HW
2.68 Miles
Shawford
Shawford Road, Shawford, Hampshire, SO21 2AA
3.23 Miles
Swaythling
Wessex Lane, Swaythling, Hampshire, SO18 2LB
3.25 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Southgate Chauffeurs Services
07867 555738
19 Merdon Avenue, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 1EH
0.17 Miles
Atax Cars
01962 878785
39 Hill Side Avenue, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 2GL
0.18 Miles
Carlton Private Hire
01962 878785
39 Hillcrest Avenue, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 2JR
0.45 Miles
Lexus Travel
023 8090 4440
39 Hillcrest Av, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 2JR
0.45 Miles
Happy Cabs
023 8026 6661
2 Hursley Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 2FU
0.50 Miles
Dial-A-Taxi
023 8025 4433
2 Beresford Close, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 2LX
0.60 Miles
Cheap Hummer Hire
07782 123721
349 Glebe Close, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 4SE
0.63 Miles
Hiltingbury Private Hire
023 8025 2852
8 Marlborough Rd, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 5DH
0.83 Miles
Compass Private Hire
023 8027 5999
4 Coultas Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 5BB
0.83 Miles
Awh Travel
023 8061 3872
3 Buckland Close, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 4RD
0.96 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Winchester Road
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Fryern Hill Post Office
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Merdon Avenue D
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Park Road
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Verona Road D
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Bodycoates Road
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Hursley Road South
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Scantabout Avenue
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Pine Road
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Chandlers Ford
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Oakmount Road D
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Kelburn Close D
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Hursley Road D
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105 Kingsway Road
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Bodycoats Road D
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
The Fryern Surgery
023 80273252
The Fryern Surgery
Oakmount Road
Chandlers Ford,Eastleigh
Hampshire
SO53 2LH
Park Surgery
02380 252131
Park Surgery
Hursley Road
Chandlers Ford
Hampshire
SO53 2ZH
Park Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2
Hursley House
Hursley Road
Chandler's Ford
Eastleigh
SO53 2ZH
Park Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Hursley Road
Chandler's Ford
Eastleigh
SO53 2ZH
Boyatt Wood Surgery
023 80612051
Boyatt Wood Surgery
Boyatt Wood Shopping Ctr.
Shakespeare Road
Boyatt Wood, Eastleigh
SO50 4QP
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Local Stores

Chandlers Ford
105-111 Winchester Road
Chandlers Ford
Eastleigh
Hampshire
SO53 2GH
02380 266561
Store Website
0.11 miles
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SPAR Euro Garage Chickenhall
Bishopstoke Road
Eastleigh
SO50 6AF
02380 644304
Store Website
1.9 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Chandlers Ford Veterinary Surgery
47A Winchester Road
Chandlers Ford
Eastleigh
SO53 2GF
023 8025 2543
Website
0.27 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
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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
0.91 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Client car park

Animals Treated
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Dogs

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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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NB We alternate our Saturday opening with Brook House Veterinary Centre
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Eastleigh Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home
Unit 3 Channon Retail Park
Woodside Avenue
Eastleigh
Hampshire
SO50 9NA
eastleigh@vets4pets.com
1.08 miles
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Boyatt Wood Veterinary Surgery
Chesil House
Shakespeare Road
Boyatt Wood
Eastleigh
Hampshire
SO50 4SY
023 8062 9050
Website
1.08 miles
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We provide our own out of hours service - call 023 8025 2543
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We provide our own out of hours service - call 023 8025 2543
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We provide our own out of hours service - call 023 8025 2543
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We provide our own out of hours service - call 023 8025 2543
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We provide our own out of hours service - call 023 8025 2543
Village Veterinary Centre
5 Pilgrims Close
Chandler'S Ford
Eastleigh
Hampshire
SO53 4ST
023 8026 8001
village.vets@yahoo.co.uk
Website
1.32 miles
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Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists
The Mews
Bunstead Barns
Poles Lane, Hursley
Winchester
Hampshire
SO21 2LL
01962 767920
admin@andersonmoores.com
Website
2.11 miles
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Disabled public access

Referrals only
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Local Dog Walks

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
1.16 miles

Allbrook
Location
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spite.assets.care
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
1.29 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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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
1.52 miles

At The End Of Magpie Lane Which Is Off Of Chestnut Avenue
Location
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door.fuels.pasta
Stoke Park Wood
Stoke Park Wood Is A Very Large Forested Area In Bishopstoke, Nr Eastleigh. It Can Be Found By Taking Underwood Drive Up To Colchester Ave, Turning Right On To Stoke Park Road. There Is A Very Small Car Park At The Entrance To The Wood. It Is A Very Scenic Area With Many Spur Walks That Take You Off In Many Directions. Speaking To Other Dog Walkers Who Know The Area Well, Apparently It Is Possible To Take Pathways &Amp; Routes Around Stoke Park Wood, Crowdhill Copse And Upperbarn Copse That Can Take You On A Walk In Excess Of 5 Miles.
89 Stoke Park Rd
Eastleigh
SO50 6BW
2.34 miles

Bishopstoke
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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
2.74 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.
Location
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wasp.friend.tribal
Shawford South
This 4.5 Mile Walk Takes You Along The Itchen Navigation South Of Shawford, Past The Waterworks As Far As The Brambridge Garden Centre With Its Café. There Are Rustic Views Of The River And The Valley And A Nature Reserve Along The Way. Although The Return Route Is Along Much Of The Same Path You Went Out On, There A Number Of Loops Away From The River You Can Make To Add New Interest And The Scenery Also Looks Totally Different In The Opposite Direction.
Unnamed Road
Winchester
Lancashire
SO21 2BN
3.15 miles

Park In The Shawford Down Car Park To The West Of The Railway Line And Turn Right Along The Footpath Just Past The Bridge Pub.
Location
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