Welcome to Furzedown

Furzedown is a small village located in the county of Hampshire, England. The village is situated in the South Downs National Park, which is known for its stunning natural beauty and diverse wildlife. Furzedown is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and dense forests, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The village has a rich history that dates back to the Roman era. The remains of a Roman villa were discovered in the nearby village of Broughton, which suggests that the area was inhabited by the Romans. In the Middle Ages, Furzedown was a thriving agricultural community, and many of the village's historic buildings date back to this period. Today, the village is a peaceful and picturesque place, with a close-knit community that is proud of its heritage and traditions.

Furzedown is a popular destination for visitors who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the tranquility of the countryside. The village has a range of amenities, including a village hall, a pub, and a post office. There are also several walking and cycling trails that offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Whether you're looking for a relaxing weekend getaway or an active outdoor adventure, Furzedown has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Mist

Temp: 9.2°C

Feels Like: 8.3°C

Wind: 4.5 MPH

Wind Dir: NNE

Local Schools

School	Details
Preston Candover Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Simrit Otway	Preston Candover Basingstoke Hampshire RG25 2EE 01256389278 School Website
North Waltham Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Emma Cady	Church Road North Waltham Basingstoke Hampshire RG25 2BL 01256397344 School Website
St Marks Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Charles Applegate	Danebury Road Hatch Warren Basingstoke Hampshire RG22 4US 01256346111 School Website
Hatch Warren Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Sue Boorman	Gershwin Road Basingstoke Hampshire RG22 4PQ 01256350313 School Website
Hatch Warren Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Jackie Bryant	Gershwin Road Basingstoke Hampshire RG22 4PQ 01256328252 School Website
Oakley Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Niamh Hutchings	Oakley Lane Oakley Basingstoke Hampshire RG23 7JZ 01256780445 School Website
Oakley Church Of England Junior School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Steve Rich	Oakley Lane Oakley Basingstoke Hampshire RG23 7JZ 01256780433 School Website
Kempshott Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fiona Craig	Old Down Close Homesteads Road Kempshott Basingstoke Hampshire RG22 5LL 01256326713 School Website
Kempshott Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Potter	Old Down Close Homestead Road Kempshott Basingstoke Hampshire RG22 5LL 01256461795 School Website
Manor Field Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Paul Shakespeare	Haydn Road Brighton Hill Basingstoke Hampshire RG22 4DH 01256329826 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Micheldever Andover Road, Micheldever, Hampshire, SO21 3AP 3.66 Miles

Overton Station Hill, Overton, Hampshire, RG25 3JG 6.12 Miles

Basingstoke Station Hill, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 5NB 6.92 Miles

Whitchurch (Hampshire) Station Road, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7ER 7.97 Miles

Alton Station Road, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 2PZ 9.21 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Status Travel 01256 397878 9 Mary Lane, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG25 2BY 2.28 Miles
K J P Independent Chauffeur Ltd 01256 397584 46 Blunt Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 4SS 3.11 Miles
Empire Limos 0845 054 7514 1 Water Ridges, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG23 7JA 4.02 Miles
Oakley Limos Ltd 0800 028 8522 27B Saint John's Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG23 7JW 4.46 Miles
K5 Taxis 01420 565665 Battle Corner Farm, New Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 9RN 4.48 Miles
Carriage Cars 07799 643416 65 Highland Drive, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG23 7LY 4.59 Miles
Totally Airports 07977 624728 3 Longfields, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG23 7BN 4.83 Miles
24 Hour Airport Transfers 07747 771906 45 Elgar Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 4DW 4.86 Miles
01256 Minibuses 01256 479151 South Ham Library, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 6JS 5.08 Miles
Concord Private Hire 01256 320602 75 Cambrian Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 5AJ 5.08 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Dummer Grange Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dummerdown Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
So21 159 - Woodmancote Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
So21 173 - Popham Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Wheatsheaf Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dummer Village Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Axford Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Preston Candover Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Preston Candover Church Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nutley Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rg25 Down Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
So21 161 - London Lodge Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Elizabethan Rise Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Waltham Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bryces Lane Brown Candover Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Beggarwood Surgery	Broadmere Road Beggarwood Basingstoke RG22 4AQ
Beggarwood Surgery - Nhuc 01256 396500	Beggarwood Surgery Broadmere Road,Beggarwood Basingstoke Hampshire RG22 4AQ
Watership Down Health - Oakley	Sainfoin Lane Oakley Basingstoke Hampshire RG23 7HZ
Camrose Gillies And Hackwood Partnership 01256 479747	Gillies Health Centre Sullivan Rd,Brighton Hill Basingstoke Hampshire RG22 4EH
Camrose Medical Partnership	St. Andrews Medical Centre Western Way Basingstoke Hampshire RG22 6ER

Local Stores

Beggarwood
57-58 Broadmere Road
Kemshott Park
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG22 4AQ
01256 398076
Store Website
3.35 miles

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SPAR - Euro Garages - Micheldever
Euro Garages
Borough Arch
Micheldever
Winchester
SO21 3BE
01256 397804
Store Website
2.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Hampshire Vet
Woodland Court Shortwood Copse Lane Beggarwood Basingstoke Hampshire RG23 7NL 01256 639707 info@thehampshirevet.co.uk Website 3.40 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Companion Care (Basingstoke) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Hatch Warren Retail Park Wallop Drive Basingstoke RG22 4TT 01256 845 834 basingstoke@companioncare.co.uk Website 3.63 miles
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St Kitts Vets - Basingstoke
Unit 4 Brighton Hill Parade Basingstoke Hampshire RG22 4EH 4.87 miles

Animals Treated
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Brunswick Place Veterinary Clinic
Brunswick Place Cranbourne Lane Basingstoke Hampshire RG21 3NN 01256 473371 brunswickplacevets@gmail.com 5.48 miles
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Mildmay Veterinary Centre
13 Winchester Street Overton Basingstoke Hampshire RG25 3HR 01256 771998 contact@mildmayvets.co.uk Website 5.58 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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lunch 13.00 - 14.00
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lunch 13.00 - 14.00
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lunch 13.00 - 14.00
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lunch 13.00 - 14.00
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Gp Vets Ltd
65 Worting Road Basingstoke Hampshire RG21 8YX 01256 465409 basingstoke@gpvets.com Website 6.21 miles
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Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

A Splash Along The River Arle
A Great Little Walk Along The Side Of The River Arle, A Famous Chalk Stream That Is Renowned For Its Watercress Beds. There's Even A Fab Bench Where You Can Make New Friends! There Are Numerous Paths One Can Take To Extend The Walk From My Recommended Start Point. See Website Link For Details Of The Routes Available. Alresford Rugby Football Club Park Mount Lancashire 6.61 miles Park In The (Free) Car Park For Alresford Rugby Club (Signposted). Map Pin Shows Exact Location. Walk Down The Lefthand Side Of The Rugby Club Building (The Footpath Is Evident) To Reach The Recreation Ground, Then Continue Straight On Down A Gentle Slope To Reach The River Arle. Now Turn Right (But You Can Go Left!). Alternatively Park On The Roadside In 'The Dean'.

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Crabtree Plantation
Contains Wooded Areas To Walk Dogs And Also A Path Route Which Overlooks Fields Available To Walk Through. M3 Lancashire 7.26 miles

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Martyr Worthy River Walk
This Walk Uses The Itchen Way And St Swithun's Way Paths To Form A Gentle Circular Route To And From Martyr Worthy Church, Although You Could Equally Start And Finish At The Pub In Easton. 5 Church Ln Martyr Worthy Winchester SO21 1EY 7.58 miles Park At The Church In Martyr Worthy (Grid Ref Su 515 327) And Take The Footpath Next To The Churchyard Heading West. Continue Through Fields Across Easton Lane And Under The Motorway, Keeping The River On Your Left.

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Old Basing And The Loddon River Hampshire
2 Bartons Ln Old Basing Basingstoke Lancashire RG24 8AN 7.98 miles Park At Millstone Pub Rg24 8Ae

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Copt Hill
23 Anstey Ln Alton GU34 2NB 9.21 miles Parking At Anstey Lane Park

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Butter Wood
Greywell Rd 9.35 miles Park Opposite Church At Up Natley

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Weather Forecast

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

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Partly Cloudy
Temp	13.9°C	12.2°C	11.2°C	11.2°C	13°C	16.1°C	19.3°C	21.9°C	23.4°C	20.9°C	18.8°C	16.8°C
Feels Like	13°C	10.7°C	9.3°C	9°C	10.9°C	15.6°C	19.1°C	21.8°C	24.7°C	20.9°C	18.8°C	16.8°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

	Clear	Overcast	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Sunny	Clear
Temp	15.3°C	14.4°C	13.1°C	11.8°C	14.3°C	17.4°C	20°C	21.4°C	19.8°C	17.9°C	14.8°C	10.2°C
Feels Like	15.3°C	14.3°C	13°C	11.7°C	14.3°C	17.4°C	20°C	21.4°C	19.8°C	17.9°C	14.6°C	9°C

Friday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	9.6°C	8.5°C	7.8°C	7.7°C	12°C	15.9°C	18.1°C	19.3°C	19.5°C	18.9°C	17.9°C	14.1°C
Feels Like	9.1°C	7.9°C	7.2°C	7.3°C	11.8°C	15.9°C	18°C	19.3°C	19.5°C	18.9°C	17.9°C	13.9°C

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