Welcome to Dean

Dean is a small village located in the county of Hampshire, England. It is situated in the South Downs National Park, which is known for its stunning natural beauty and diverse wildlife. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and ancient woodlands, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can explore the many walking and cycling trails that wind through the countryside, or simply relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

One of the main attractions in Dean is the historic St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a beautiful example of Norman architecture, with its striking stone walls, intricate carvings, and soaring spire. Inside, visitors can admire the stunning stained glass windows, ornate altar, and ancient tombs. The church is also home to a vibrant community of worshippers, who gather here for regular services and special events throughout the year.

Another popular attraction in Dean is the local pub, The White Horse. This charming establishment has been serving up delicious food and drink to locals and visitors alike for over 200 years. The pub is known for its warm and welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, and traditional British fare. Visitors can enjoy a pint of locally brewed ale, tuck into a hearty meal, or simply relax by the fire and soak up the village ambiance.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 12.1°C

Feels Like: 11.4°C

Wind: 5.1 MPH

Wind Dir: NNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Bishops Waltham Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs G Riches	Oak Road Bishops Waltham Southampton Hampshire SO32 1EP 01489892375 School Website
Bishops Waltham Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Darren Campbell	Oak Road Bishops Waltham Southampton Hampshire SO32 1EP 01489892368 School Website
Swanmore Church Of England Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr John Paterson	Church Road Swanmore Southampton Hampshire SO32 2PA 01489894555 School Website
Upham Church Of England Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher David Woolley	Upham Street Upham Southampton Hampshire SO32 1JD 01489860355 School Website
Swanmore College Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Rk Jonathan	New Road Swanmore Southampton Hampshire SO32 2RB 01489892256 School Website
Droxford Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Dampier	Union Lane Droxford Southampton Hampshire SO32 3QR 01489877537 School Website
St John The Baptist Church Of England Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kay Bowen	Solomons Lane Waltham Chase Southampton Hampshire SO32 2LY 01329800670 School Website
Meonstoke Church Of England Infant School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Howell	Chapel Road Meonstoke Hampshire SO32 3NJ 01489877568 School Website
Durley Church Of England Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kirstie Baines	Durley Brook Road Durley Southampton Hampshire SO32 2AR 01489860207
Owslebury Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jon Flynn	Beech Grove Owslebury Winchester Hampshire SO21 1LS 01962777452 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Botley Botley Road, Botley, Hampshire, SO30 2DY 4.69 Miles

Hedge End Stroudley Way, Hedge End, Hampshire, SO30 2RZ 5.05 Miles

Eastleigh Southampton Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9FL 6.67 Miles

Shawford Shawford Road, Shawford, Hampshire, SO21 2AA 6.83 Miles

Swanwick Botley Road, Park Gate, Hampshire, SO31 1BA 7.31 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Alternative Private Hire 01489 893990 75 Oak Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 1ER 1.17 Miles
Chase Cars 01489 894433 2 Priory Close, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 1AP 1.59 Miles
Gamblin Cars 01489 893333 22 Springvale, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 2PH 2.22 Miles
Solent Sun Line Airports Express 023 8060 0000 7 Ascot Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 7JP 4.35 Miles
Hampshire Bridal Cars 07704 113729 7 Clifford Place, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 7AW 4.47 Miles
Alternative Private Hire 01489 892299 9 Gwynn Way, Fareham, Hampshire, PO17 5GW 4.67 Miles
E.A.L Ltd Chauffeur Service 07876 221644 21 Marcus Close, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 8LL 4.97 Miles
Airport Shuttle 247 07870 675053 19 Terrier Close, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 2ND 5.25 Miles
Jm Airport Shuttle 0845 370 0747 19 Terrier Close, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 2ND 5.25 Miles
David Boyd Executive Chauffeur Ltd 07801 293595 198 Fair Oak Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 8HT 5.35 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Dean Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beeches Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ashton Farm Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Northbrook Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dundridge Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Swanmore Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bank Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Langton Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bishops Waltham Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bishops Waltham Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Park Farm Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bishops Waltham Station Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moorlands Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newtown Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Swanmore Park Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Bishops Waltham Surgery 01489 892288	The Surgery, Lower Lane Bishops Waltham Southampton Hampshire SO32 1GR
The Park Surgery 01239 833121	35, The Park Union Lane Droxford Hampshire SO32 3QQ
Wickham Surgery 01329 833121	Houghton Way Mill Lane Wickham Hampshire PO17 5GU
Stokewood Surgery 023 8069200	Stokewood Surgery Fair Oak Road, Fair Oak Eastleigh Hampshire SO50 8AU
Stokewood Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Fair Oak Road Fair Oak Eastleigh SO50 8AU

Local Stores

Franchise Fair Oak
468 Fair Oak Road
Eastleigh
Hampshire
SO50 7AL
Store Website
4.47 miles

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SPAR Ash View
1 The Avenue
Winchester Road
Bishops Waltham
Southampton
SO32 1BJ
01489 892941
Store Website
1.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Shield Veterinary Centre Ltd
Victoria Road Bishops Waltham Hampshire SO32 1DJ 01489 896734 1.52 miles
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Animals Treated
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Animed Veterinary Hospital &Amp; Equine Unit
Cvs Group Plc Animed Veterinary Hospital Botley Road Shedfield Southampton SO32 2JG 01329 833112 info@animedvets.co.uk Website 3.95 miles
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Animals Treated
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Consults between 8:30 and 18:15 Open for emergencies 24 hours
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Consults between 8:30 and 18:15 Open for emergencies 24 hours
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Consults between 8:30 and 18:15 Open for emergencies 24 hours
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Consults between 8:30 and 18:15 Open for emergencies 24 hours
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Consults between 8:30 and 18:15 Open for emergencies 24 hours
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Consults between 9:00 and 15:45 Open for emergencies 24 hours
Sun	00:00	00:00
Consults between 8:30 and 18:15 Open for emergencies 24 hours

Unicorn Vets Fairfield
Fairfield Veterinary Surgery Winchester Road Fair Oak Hampshire SO50 7GW 023 8060 1900 receptionfairfield@unicornvets.co.uk Website 4.42 miles
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Animals Treated
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Pet Doctors Botley
97 High Street Botley Southampton Hampshire SO30 2ES 01489 799744 botley@petdoctors.co.uk Website 5.16 miles

Animals Treated
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Brook House 9am - 11am Chandlers Ford Branch 1pm - 5pm
Sun	closed	closed

Animed Veterinary Group - Hedge End
3 Shamblehurst Centre St Lukes Close Hedge End Southampton Hampshire SO30 2US 01489 784427 info@animedvets.co.uk Website 5.55 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Closed between 13:00 and 14:00
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Closed between 13:00 and 14:00
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Closed between 13:00 and 14:00
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Closed between 13:00 and 14:00
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Closed between 13:00 and 14:00
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Hedge End Veterinary Health Centre
38 Wildern Lane Hedge End Southampton Hampshire SO30 4EH 01489 782317 reception@hedgeendvets.co.uk Website 5.97 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Appointments: 9-12 noon & 4-7:00 pm 24hr Emergencies Tel: 01489 782317
Tue	08:30	19:00
Appointments: 9-12 noon & 4-7:00 pm 24hr Emergencies Tel: 01489 782317
Wed	08:30	19:00
Appointments: 9-12 noon & 4-7:00 pm 24hr Emergencies Tel: 01489 782317
Thu	08:30	19:00
Appointments: 9-12 noon & 4-7:00 pm 24hr Emergencies Tel: 01489 782317
Fri	08:30	19:00
Appointments: 9-12 noon & 4-7:00 pm 24hr Emergencies Tel: 01489 782317
Sat	09:00	12:00
Appointments: 9-12 noon 24hr Emergencies Tel: 01489 782317
Sun	closed	closed
Appointments: 9-12 noon & 4-7:00 pm 24hr Emergencies Tel: 01489 782317

Local Dog Walks

Droxford
Walk Around The Back Of The Church And Either Go Right Up And Across The Fields To Join The Disused Railway Or Left Up To Mill Lane And Out At The Hurdles Where You Can Stop For A Pint And Then Pick Up The Disused Railway 2 High St Droxford Southampton SO32 3PA 2.70 miles

Location what3words founding.beams.conductor

Meon Valley Trail Droxford
This Circular Crosses The River Meon, Before Heading Across Farmland And Returing Via The Meon Valley Trail. You Can Extend The Walk By Heading Further Along The Meon Valley Trail. SO32 3RB 2.74 miles From Petersfield, Follow The A272 Towards Winchester. Join The A32 And Head South Until You Enter Droxford, The Village Hall Car Park Is On Your Left.

Great Sheardley Wood
40 Minute Circular Route, Following Country Lanes And Footpaths, And Has Gates But No Stiles. In The Spring The Woods Are Carpeted In Bluebells. John Parker Farms Droxford Southampton SO32 3QY 4.20 miles From Wallops Wood Cottages, Sheardley Lane, Droxford, So32 3Qy

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Knowle Park Fair Oak
Knowle Park Can Be Accessed Via Two Car Parks. Best To Avoid White Tree Close Car Park At School Drop Off And Pick Up Times. Although Not A Massive Area, Knowle Park Is Well Maintained And Clean. You May Need To Do Several Circuits To Give Your Dog A Long Walk But It Is A Pleasant Location With A Gravelled Walkway Around The Perimeter. There Are Car Park Opening/Closing Times (See Photo). There Are 'Poo' Bins For Dog Waste And Also A Children's Play Area Towards The White Tree Close Side. It Is A Popular Area For Dog Walkers And Can Get Busy At Times But There Is Enough Open Space To Not Spend All Your Time Dodging Other Walkers. 29 White Tree Cl Fair Oak Eastleigh SO50 7FE 4.29 miles Knowle Lane Or White Tree Close, Fair Oak

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Forest Of Bere
There Is A Large Selection Of Trails From The Main Car Park Which Is Pay &Amp; Display With First Two Hours About £1.20. Most Areas Are Gravel Pathed And Well Maintained Although There Is A Choice Of Through Forest Walks....Very Muddy At Present. Most Trails Are Well Sign Posted With Distances To Car Parks. A Thoroughly Enjoyable Walk Although Not Recommended On A Sunday Morning Unless You Like Sharing The Experience With Lots Of Other Walkers, Dog Walkers And Cyclists. Located: Hundred Acres Road, Off A32 Just North Of Wickham. Hundred Acres Rd Fareham Lancashire PO17 6JD 4.78 miles Hundred Acres Road, Off A32 Just North Of Wickham

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West Walk
Excellent Wooded Walk In The Forest Of Bere. We Have Given One Possible Walk, Although The Area Has Many Gravelled Paths So It Is Easy To Extend Or Shorten To Suit All Abilities. PO17 6JD 4.95 miles From Petersfield, Follow The A272 Towards Winchester. Join The A32 And Head South Following Newtown. Once In Newtown, Turn Right Onto Hundred Acres Road, The Car Park Will Be On Your Right.

Weather Forecast

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

	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	17.8°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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