Welcome to Fordingbridge

Fordingbridge is a small town located in the New Forest district of Hampshire, England. The town is situated on the banks of the River Avon and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Fordingbridge has a rich history dating back to the 13th century when it was a market town. Today, the town is a popular tourist destination due to its picturesque location and historic buildings.

One of the main attractions in Fordingbridge is the medieval bridge that spans the River Avon. The bridge was built in the 15th century and is a Grade I listed structure. It is one of the few remaining medieval bridges in England and is a popular spot for visitors to take photos. The town also has a number of other historic buildings including the parish church of St Mary, which dates back to the 12th century.

Fordingbridge is also known for its outdoor activities. The town is located in the heart of the New Forest National Park, which offers a range of activities including hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The River Avon is also popular for fishing and canoeing. The town has a number of pubs and restaurants where visitors can enjoy a meal or a drink after a day of exploring the countryside. Overall, Fordingbridge is a charming town that offers a mix of history, natural beauty, and outdoor activities.

Local Schools

School	Details
Fordingbridge Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kim Robertson	Pennys Lane Fordingbridge Hampshire SP6 1HJ 01425652285 School Website
Fordingbridge Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Kim Robertson	Pennys Lane Fordingbridge Hampshire SP6 1HJ 01425653624 School Website
The Burgate School And Sixth Form Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr David Pover	Salisbury Road Fordingbridge Hampshire SP6 1EZ 01425652039 School Website
Forres Sandle Manor School Other Independent School Ages:3-13 Head Teacher Mr Mark Howe	Sandle Manor Fordingbridge Hampshire SP6 1NS 1425653181 School Website
Hyde Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Clark	Hyde Fordingbridge Hampshire SP6 2QL 01425653350 School Website
Breamore Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Clark	Salisbury Road Breamore Fordingbridge Hampshire SP6 2EF 01725512286 School Website
St James Church Of England First School Alderholt Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mr Jo Hudson	Park Lane Alderholt Fordingbridge Dorset SP6 3AJ 01425653063 School Website
Western Downland Church Of England Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Alice Tubbs	Rockbourne Fordingbridge Hampshire SP6 3NA 01725518233 School Website
Moyles Court School Other Independent School Ages:3-16 Head Teacher Mr Richard Milner-Smith	Moyles Court Ringwood Hampshire BH24 3NF 1425472856 School Website
Hale Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Clark	Hatchett Green Hale Fordingbridge Hampshire SP6 2NE 01725510436 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Salisbury South Western Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7RS 9.83 Miles

Dean Rectory Hill, West Dean, Hampshire, SP5 1JF 10.31 Miles

Ashurst (New Forest) Lyndhurst Road, Ashurst, Hampshire, SO40 7AA 11.93 Miles

Brockenhurst Station Approach, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, SO42 7TW 12.18 Miles

Hinton Admiral Hinton Wood Lane, Hinton Admiral, Dorset, BH23 7DW 12.57 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Waverley Private Hire 01425 839400 17 Waverley Rd, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 1EU 0.40 Miles
Ringwood Taxis Passenger Transport Courier Service 01425 480480 Unit 1 Arch Farm Industrial Estate, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 1NQ 0.67 Miles
Express Cars And Ringwood Taxis 01425 650000 Whitsbury Road, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 1NQ 0.67 Miles
Dove Cars 01425 657074 Save Service Station, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 2EX 1.69 Miles
Downton Minibus And Taxi Service 01725 511245 18 Moot Gardens, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 3LF 4.40 Miles
Premier Carriage Ltd 01202 822659 251 Ringwood Road, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 7AG 4.89 Miles
Castle Cars Ltd 01425 480360 1 Shaw Rd, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1XH 4.98 Miles
Downtown Minibus Services 01725 511245 Morgans Vale Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 2HU 5.13 Miles
Travelrunners Taxis 01202 233052 Hazelwood Drive, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 6YG 5.26 Miles
A-Line Private Hire 01202 820408 7 Monmouth Dr, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 6TN 5.28 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Fordingbridge Post Office Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Alexandra Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Market Place No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Georges Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oaklands Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Willow Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burnham Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ashford Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burgate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sandle Manor No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Jubilee Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stuckton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Fordingbridge Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Bartons Road Fordingbridge SP6 1JD
Fordingbridge Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Bartons Road Fordingbridge SP6 1JD
Fordingbridge Surgery 01425 653430	The Fordingbridge Surgery Bartons Road Fordingbridge Hampshire SP6 1RS
The Surgery	12 Park Lane Alderholt Fordingbridge Hampshire SP6 3AJ
The Village Hall	Alderholt Fordingbridge Hampshire SP6 3EP

Local Stores

Fordingbridge
38-50 High Street
Fordingbridge
Hampshire
SP6 1AX
01425 652946
Store Website
0.18 miles

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SPAR West Moors
145 - 147 Station Road
West Moors
Ferndown
BH22 0HT
01202 872714
Store Website
8.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Forest Veterinary Clinic
7 Park Road Fordingbridge Hampshire SP6 1EQ 01425 652221 forestvetsfb@btconnect.com Website 0.14 miles
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Pilgrims Vet Practice
Gorse Farm Blissford Road Fordingbridge Hampshire SP6 2JH 01425 657 700 Website 1.32 miles
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Consultations 9-11am, 3-6pm
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Consultations 9-11am, 3-6pm
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Consultations 9-11am, 3-6pm
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Consultations 9-11am, 3-6pm
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Consultations 10am-12pm 24hour emergency service
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Springbok Veterinary Group Limited
Fordingbridge Road Alderholt Fordingbridge Hampshire SP6 3BE 01425 654202 info@alderholtvets.co.uk Website 1.71 miles
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De Boer &Amp; Taylor Equine Veterinary Surgery Branch
Springfield Abbotswell Road Frogham Fordingbridge Hampshire SP6 2JA 07795 680108 info@dbtvets.co.uk Website 1.83 miles


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Hampton Park Vets
6 Scotts Close Downton Business Centre Downton Wiltshire SP5 3RA 01725 511492 vet@hamptonparkvets.co.uk Website 4.87 miles
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Ringwood Veterinary Centre
161 Northfield Road Ringwood Hampshire BH24 1SS 01425 470474 vet@ringwoodvets.co.uk Website 5.07 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Abbotswell To Fritham
Abbots Well Rd Fordingbridge Lancashire SP6 2JD 1.96 miles Abbotswell Car Park Sp6 2Jd; Fritham Car Park So43 7Hj

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Frogham Pub Walk New Forest
The Route Is Mainly Across Heath-Land With Stunning Views Across The Forest, But It Also Includes A Few Fields And Some Beech Woodland. The Is A Dog Friendly Pub In Frogham. Meadow Pipit Abbots Well Rd Frogham Fordingbridge SP6 2JD 1.99 miles Start Either At The Windmill Hill Car Park In Frogham Or The Foresters Arms Pub In Frogham. The Marked Route Is About 5 Miles But, As It Is Mainly Open Country, You Can Easily Shorten It To Suit The Time You Have.

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Gods Hill
This Is A Lovely Car Park To Walk From With A Great Combination Of Streams, Valleys And Woodland. The Views Are Awesome And It Can Be Really Sunny On A Windy Day As The Valley Gives You Some Protection. A Delightful Array Of Paths To Explore. Lady'S Mile Fordingbridge Lancashire SP6 2QX 2.03 miles

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Godshill Cricket Club/Pitch
Beautiful Views With Several Different Routes To Choose From. Well Maintained Compressed Gravel Car Park Overlooking The Local Cricket Club/Pitch. A Very Dog Friendly Area Where You Will Meet Several Other Dog Walkers For Your Dog To Socialise With. At The Bottom Of The Hill There Are A Couple Of Meandering Streams For You To Follow And Further Back A Wooded Area. Several Paths That Lead In Different Directions For You To Get Multiple Walks Out Of The One Location. B3078 Fordingbridge Lancashire SP6 2LN 2.05 miles Godshill, New Forest National Park (Near Fordingbridge)

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Ashley Walk (New Forest)
B3078 Fordingbridge Lancashire SP6 2LN 2.36 miles Godshill

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Breamore
This 5.5 Mile (8Km) Walk Starts From The Breamore House Tea Room Entrance, Takes You Through The Village, Across The Common And Up Through The Breamore Estate To The Medieval Miz-Maze And Breamore House. It Includes Panoramic Views Out Over The Surrounding Farmland And Woodland. Unnamed Road Fordingbridge Lancashire SP6 2DB 2.65 miles Start From Breamore House Tea Rooms

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