Welcome to Droxford

Droxford is a small village located in the Meon Valley of Hampshire, England. The village is situated on the River Meon and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many historic buildings and landmarks to explore. One of the most notable landmarks in the village is the 12th-century church of St. Mary and All Saints, which is a Grade I listed building.

Droxford is a popular destination for tourists who are looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, and there are many walking and cycling routes in the surrounding countryside. The village is also home to a number of traditional pubs and restaurants, where visitors can enjoy a meal or a drink while taking in the beautiful scenery.

Despite its small size, Droxford has a strong sense of community, and there are many local events and activities that take place throughout the year. These include the annual Droxford Show, which is a celebration of the village's agricultural heritage, and the Droxford Music Festival, which showcases local talent. Overall, Droxford is a charming and picturesque village that offers visitors a glimpse into rural life in Hampshire.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 14.1°C

Feels Like: 12.5°C

Wind: 12.8 MPH

Wind Dir: NNE

Local Schools

School	Details
Droxford Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Dampier	Union Lane Droxford Southampton Hampshire SO32 3QR 01489877537 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
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
Swanmore College Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Rk Jonathan	New Road Swanmore Southampton Hampshire SO32 2RB 01489892256 School Website
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
Hambledon Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Adrienne Blower	Church Lane Hambledon Waterlooville Hampshire PO7 4RT 02392632440 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
Newtown Soberton Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Miss Emma Howell	Church Road Newtown Fareham Hampshire PO17 6LJ 01329833161 School Website
West Meon Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Kelly	Church Lane West Meon Petersfield Hampshire GU32 1LF 01730829213 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Botley Botley Road, Botley, Hampshire, SO30 2DY 6.17 Miles

Hedge End Stroudley Way, Hedge End, Hampshire, SO30 2RZ 7.10 Miles

Fareham Station Approach, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 0UT 7.77 Miles

Portchester Station Road, Portchester, Hampshire, PO16 8BJ 7.78 Miles

Swanwick Botley Road, Park Gate, Hampshire, SO31 1BA 8.18 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Gamblin Cars 01489 893333 22 Springvale, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 2PH 2.46 Miles
Alternative Private Hire 01489 893990 75 Oak Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 1ER 2.82 Miles
Chase Cars 01489 894433 2 Priory Close, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 1AP 3.68 Miles
Alternative Private Hire 01489 892299 9 Gwynn Way, Fareham, Hampshire, PO17 5GW 4.43 Miles
O B Chauffeuring 023 9226 9600 St. Margarets/Hambledon Rd, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 6NU 5.09 Miles
A M And M Airport Cars 023 9279 6582 Hambledon Rd, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 6NU 5.09 Miles
Executive Travel Services 023 9259 8090 100 Lovedean La, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 9SN 6.21 Miles
1 A Merlin Cars 023 9235 5875 35 Valley Pk Dr, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 0PG 6.40 Miles
Major Limousines 023 9229 0408 6 The Coppice, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 9PL 6.43 Miles
A D L Executive Travel 023 9224 1559 26 Bunting Gdns, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 9UW 6.50 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
The Park Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Droxford Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:15 Sunday Last Collection:15:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Mayhill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Droxford Station Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Midlington Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Soberton Church Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Farm Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Meonstoke / Rectory Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Corhampton / Meonstoke Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:35 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Down Crossroads Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stoke Wood Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stocks Lane 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
Soberton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Park Surgery 01239 833121	35, The Park Union Lane Droxford Hampshire SO32 3QQ
Bishops Waltham Surgery 01489 892288	The Surgery, Lower Lane Bishops Waltham Southampton Hampshire SO32 1GR
Dr Griffiths & Partners	Hambledon Village Hall East Street Hambledon Waterlooville Hampshire PO7 4RX
West Meon Surgery 01730 829666	West Meon Surgery Doctors Lane,West Meon Petersfield Hampshire GU32 1LR
Wickham Surgery 01329 833121	Houghton Way Mill Lane Wickham Hampshire PO17 5GU

Local Stores

Wickham - The Square
4 The Square
Wickham
Fareham
Hampshire
PO17 5JN
01329 832151
Store Website
4.73 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Shield Veterinary Centre Ltd
Victoria Road Bishops Waltham Hampshire SO32 1DJ 01489 896734 3.58 miles
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South Coast Equine Vets
Well Hill Paddocks Hambledon Road Denmead Waterlooville Hampshire PO7 6HB 4.02 miles

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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 4.39 miles
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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
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Consults between 8:30 and 18:15 Open for emergencies 24 hours

Downland Veterinary Group
Ashling Cottage Clinic Hambledon Road Denmead Waterlooville Hampshire PO7 6NU 02392 232121 denmead.reception@downlandvets.co.uk Website 5.08 miles
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Pet Doctors Botley
97 High Street Botley Southampton Hampshire SO30 2ES 01489 799744 botley@petdoctors.co.uk Website 6.78 miles

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Brook House 9am - 11am Chandlers Ford Branch 1pm - 5pm
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St Peter'S Vets Ltd
Horndean Veterinary Surgery 67 Portsmouth Road Horndean Waterlooville Hampshire PO8 9LH 02392 592526 contactus@stpetersvets.co.uk Website 6.85 miles
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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 0.07 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 0.12 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 1.59 miles From Wallops Wood Cottages, Sheardley Lane, Droxford, So32 3Qy

Location what3words shins.slick.intrigued

Old Winchester Hill
This Circular Walk Takes You Around The Iron Age Hill Fort On Old Winchester Hill And Commmands Excellent Views Of The Surrounding Countryside. SU 6457 3.17 miles From Petersfield, Follow The A272 Towards Winchester. Join The A32 And Head South Into West Meon. After Entering West Meon, Take The Second Road On Your Left (Station Road) And Follow This To The End. Turn Right And The Car Park Will Be On Your Left.

Old Winchester Hill
Fantastic Trail If You Follow The Circular Walk - Takes Around 45 Mins. Great To Let The Dogs Off The Lead - However They Need To Be On The Lead Around The Sheep! There Are Some Pretty Steep Hills, But A Spectacular View Across The Meon Valley Once You Reach The Top! A Great Walk, Especially If You Are Local. Hayden Ln Lancashire SO32 3LF 3.23 miles

Location what3words beauty.overjoyed.withdrew

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 3.73 miles Hundred Acres Road, Off A32 Just North Of Wickham

Location what3words observers.blank.buzzards

Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	21.2°C	19.9°C	17.3°C	16.1°C	16.6°C	25.9°C	31.2°C	30.5°C	30.6°C	28.3°C	25.8°C	24.8°C

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Temp	20.6°C	19.5°C	19.1°C	18.6°C	20.5°C	26°C	29.2°C	30.2°C	29.5°C	26.8°C	24°C	21.6°C
Feels Like	20.6°C	19.5°C	19.1°C	18.6°C	20.5°C	27.2°C	30.2°C	31°C	30.1°C	27.7°C	25.8°C	21.6°C

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