Welcome to Fareham

Fareham is a market town located in the county of Hampshire, England. It is situated between the cities of Portsmouth and Southampton, and is known for its rich history and beautiful landscapes. The town has a population of approximately 50,000 people and is home to a variety of shops, restaurants, and attractions.

One of the most popular attractions in Fareham is the Portchester Castle, which dates back to the Roman era. The castle is located on the outskirts of the town and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Visitors can explore the castle's ruins and learn about its fascinating history, which includes use as a prison during the Napoleonic Wars.

Fareham is also home to a number of parks and nature reserves, including the Titchfield Haven National Nature Reserve. This reserve is a haven for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts, and is home to a variety of rare and endangered species. Other popular parks in the area include Holly Hill Woodland Park and the Fareham Creek Trail, which offers stunning views of the town's waterfront. Overall, Fareham is a charming town with plenty to offer visitors of all ages and interests.

Local Weather

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Temp: 9.2°C

Feels Like: 7.1°C

Wind: 8.7 MPH

Wind Dir: NE

Local Schools

School	Details
Harrison Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sara Gmitrowicz	Harrison Road Fareham Hampshire PO16 7EQ 01329234016 School Website
Kingsgate School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-16 Head Teacher Mr Timothy Rogers	239 West Street Fareham Hampshire PO16 0HZ 1329446921 School Website
Redlands Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Kevin Harcombe	Redlands Lane Fareham Hampshire PO16 0UD 01329234012 School Website
Fareham Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Christopher Prankerd	St Anne's Grove Fareham Hampshire PO14 1JJ 01329318003 School Website
Cams Hill School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Gwennan Harrison-Jones	Shearwater Avenue Fareham Hampshire PO16 8AH 01329231641 School Website
Wallisdean Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sandra Cammish	Wallisdean Avenue Fareham Hampshire PO14 1HU 01329232571 School Website
Uplands Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Ackerman	Morshead Crescent Fareham Hampshire PO16 7QP 01329232878 School Website
Fareham College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Kaye	Bishopsfield Road Fareham Hampshire PO14 1NH 1329815200 School Website
Wallisdean Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Sandra Cammish	Wallisdean Avenue Fareham Hampshire PO14 1HT 01329280827 School Website
St Judes Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Wall	Bishopsfield Road Fareham Hampshire PO14 1ND 01329235131 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Fareham Station Approach, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 0UT 0.54 Miles

Portchester Station Road, Portchester, Hampshire, PO16 8BJ 2.40 Miles

Swanwick Botley Road, Park Gate, Hampshire, SO31 1BA 4.23 Miles

Portsmouth Harbour The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3PA 4.90 Miles

Cosham High Street, Cosham, Hampshire, PO6 3BD 4.93 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Farecars Hire Ltd 01329 535353 6 Grebe Close, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 7BB 0.23 Miles
Tims Travel Chauffeur Services 07768 124214 8 Colenso Rd, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 7SW 0.36 Miles
Classic Cars Of Fareham 01329 221381 47 The Tollgate, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 7FQ 0.44 Miles
Airport Express Connections 01329 311066 27 Beaconsfield Road, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 0QB 0.45 Miles
Mini Bus Travel Ltd 01329 822792 122 Old Turnpike, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 7HQ 0.71 Miles
Fare Cabs 01329 284284 269 Gosport Rd, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 0QF 0.77 Miles
1 A Merlin Cars 01329 822422 12 St. Michaels Gr, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 1DR 0.81 Miles
Grab A Cab 01329 825045 42 Fort Fareham Rd, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 1DH 0.88 Miles
Terry's Taxis 01329 238722 5 Elgin Close, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 6AW 0.92 Miles
Radio Taxis Ltd 01329 282282 51 Fairfield Avenue, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 1EH 0.93 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Fareham Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:45 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Belvoir Close Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Street (Stamped) Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:13:00
West Street (Franked) Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:13:00
Fareham Library Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Elms Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Southampton Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Street B Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Deans Park Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Earls Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gordon Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gosport Road Parade Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Street C Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Alexander Grove Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Serpentine Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Fareham & Portchester Pcn Enh Access Hub 07436 138537	Fppcn Ea C/O Centre Pract Osborn Road Fareham Hampshire PO16 7ER
Fareham & Gosport Ccg Continence Service 0300 0030776	Shft, Room 145 Fareham Health Centre Fareham Hampshire PO16 7ER
South East Hants Cgg Continence Service 0300 0030776	Shft, Room 145 Fareham Health Centre Fareham Hampshire PO16 7ER
Centre Practice 01329 823456	Fareham Health Centre Civic Way, Osborn Road Fareham Hampshire PO16 7ER
Collingwood Medical Centre	Collingwood Medical Centre Newgate Lane Fareham Hampshire PO14 1AS

Local Stores

Fairfield Avenue
47 Fairfield Avenue
Fareham
Hampshire
PO14 1EH
01329 287233
Store Website
0.90 miles

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SPAR Arundel Drive
78 - 90 Arundel Drive
Fareham
PO16 7NU
01329 280191
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Fareham Creek Veterinary Surgery
32 East Street Fareham Hampshire PO16 0BY 01329 280412 admin@farehamcreekvets.co.uk Website 0.35 miles
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Companion Care (Fareham Collingwood) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Collingwood Retail Park Newgate Lane Fareham Hampshire PO14 1AN 01329 552 155 collingwood@companioncare.co.uk Website 1.01 miles
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Portchester Vets
147-149 White Hart Lane Portchester Fareham Hampshire PO16 9AY 02392 377 277 info@portchestervets.co.uk Website 2.19 miles


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Alver Veterinary Group
30 Stubbington Green Stubbington Hampshire PO14 2LE 01329 667551 alvervets@alvervets.co.uk Website 2.33 miles
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Neighbourhood Vet
Unit 7 Brockhurst Gate Gosport Hampshire PO12 4FA gosport@neighbourhoodvet.co.uk Website 2.55 miles

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Gosport Vets4pets Ltd
27 Rowner Road Gosport Hampshire PO13 9UE 0239 251 3000 gosport@vets4pets.com Website 2.71 miles
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Local Dog Walks

The Wicor Way
Park At The Recreation Ground And Walk East (Away From Fareham) Towards Portchester. You Can Walk All Along The Coastal Path Within Portsmouth Harbour Towards The Spinnaker Tower And Stop At Portchester Castle. Approx 1 Hour, One Way. 106 Cranleigh Rd Portchester Fareham PO16 9BY 1.46 miles Off The A27 Fareham/Portchester Road Turn Into Cornaway Lane, Then Into Cranleigh Road. Follow To Recreation Ground Car Park

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Titchfield Canal
A Walk Along The Old Canal In Titichfield, Fareham. Can Be Very Muddy In Winter When The Canal Water Levels Are Up, But Fine With Boots. 22-26 Bridge St Titchfield 2.37 miles Just Outside Of Titichfield Village, Off Bridge Street.

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Portchester Castle
This Lovely Walk Takes You Along The Shoreline At The Top Of Portsmouth’S Harbour, Round The Castle And Can Be Finished With A Drink In The Cormorant Pub (Dog Friendly). Over 9 Acres Of Grass Areas, As Well As Woody Areas, A Children’S Park, And The Shore, Perfect For Those Dogs Who Love To Swim! Portchester Castle Is Also An English Heritage Site, You Can Visit The Castle Grounds But Dogs Must Be On Leads Within This Area. St Mary’S Church Within The Castle Grounds Also Has Dog Friendly Tea Rooms. Phoenix House 156 Castle St Portchester Fareham PO16 9QH 2.76 miles Head Towards The End Of Castle Street, Pass The Cormorant Pub On Your Right And Turn Left Into The Large Car Park. There Is An Additional Car Park If You Continue Straight Towards The Castle Entrance And Turn Right

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Alver Valley Country Park Gosport
Lovely Walk On Mainly Flat Route. Large Areas For Off Lead Fun. Be Careful Some Of The Paths Are Close To The Busy Main Road. Cherque Way Lancashire 3.08 miles

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Alver Valley
A Nice Dog Walk With A River For Dogs Who Love To Swim, A Play Park At The Start Of The Walk For The Kids. Can Walk Up And Over The Grass Fields Or Walk Through The Wooded Area. Alver Valley Country Park Cherque Way Lancashire 3.09 miles Park Near The Recycling Center

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Hill Head To Lee On Solent
Nice Stroll Along The Water Both Along The Beach Or On The Path. If You Head East From The Car Park You Will Come Across A Kids Park And Cafe. If You Head West You Can Walk The Shoreline To The Osborne View Pub. Plenty Of Opportunites For The Dogs To Splash About If They Want. During Summer Months Some Areas Are Specifically On Lead But Check Signage. Windrush Crofton Ave Lee-On-The-Solent Lancashire PO13 9NJ 3.22 miles Car Park Is Actually Called Monks Hill Car Park.

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