Welcome to Hightown

Hightown is a small village located in the county of Hampshire, England. It is situated on the outskirts of the New Forest National Park, which makes it an ideal location for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling hills, lush green fields, and picturesque woodlands. Hightown is a peaceful and tranquil place, perfect for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

Despite its small size, Hightown has a rich history and a strong sense of community. The village has a number of historic buildings, including a 12th-century church and a 17th-century manor house. There are also several local pubs and restaurants, where visitors can enjoy traditional English cuisine and sample locally brewed beers and ales. The village hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a summer fete, a Christmas market, and a village show, which bring together residents and visitors alike.

Hightown is well-connected to the rest of Hampshire and the UK, with good transport links to nearby towns and cities. The village is just a short drive from Southampton and Bournemouth, two popular seaside resorts, and is within easy reach of London and other major cities. Whether you are looking for a peaceful retreat or a base from which to explore the surrounding area, Hightown is a charming and welcoming village that is sure to delight visitors of all ages.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 10.3°C

Feels Like: 8.8°C

Wind: 6.9 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Sun Hill Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Kim Owen-Jones	Sun Lane Alresford Hampshire SO24 9NB 01962732632 School Website
Sun Hill Junior School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Susan Griffiths	Sun Lane Alresford Hampshire SO24 9NB 1962732801 School Website
Perins School A Community Sports College Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Steven Jones	Pound Hill Alresford Hampshire SO24 9BS 01962734361 School Website
Ropley Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Vittle	Church Street Ropley Alresford Hampshire SO24 0DS 01962772381 School Website
Compass Community School Hampshire Other Independent Special School Ages:11-17 Head Teacher Mrs Shiraz Elshowk	Kings Lodge Homestead Road Medstead Alton Hampshire GU34 5NA 7754554053 School Website
Medstead Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Matt Hunt	Roedowns Road Medstead Alton Hampshire GU34 5LG 01420562824 School Website
Four Marks Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Veronica Stoodley	Five Lanes End Four Marks Alton Hampshire GU34 5AS 01962772200 School Website
Cheriton Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Andrew Goldsworthy	Cheriton Alresford Hampshire SO24 0QA 01962771278 School Website
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
Itchen Abbas Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rob Bogan	School Lane Itchen Abbas Winchester Hampshire SO21 1BE 01962779310

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Alton Station Road, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 2PZ 7.69 Miles

Micheldever Andover Road, Micheldever, Hampshire, SO21 3AP 7.81 Miles

Winchester Station Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8TJ 8.77 Miles

Shawford Shawford Road, Shawford, Hampshire, SO21 2AA 10.41 Miles

Petersfield Station Approach, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32 3EE 10.59 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Alresford Cars 01962 734366 6 Kiln La, New Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 9DU 1.49 Miles
K5 Taxis 01420 565665 Battle Corner Farm, New Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 9RN 2.42 Miles
Watercress Private Hire 07826 095379 39 Winston Rise, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 5HP 3.34 Miles
Medstead Executive 01420 562210 Sunnydene/Stoney La, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 5EL 3.47 Miles
Hampshire Hay 01730 828346 Fir Tree Farm, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 5AJ 3.75 Miles
Chawton Cabs 01420 564448 Marchwood/The Shrave, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 5BJ 4.12 Miles
Court's Cars 01420 588007 Camville Cottage, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 3EA 6.43 Miles
H Cabs 01420 89047 80 Whitedown, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 1LS 6.77 Miles
Avis Rent A Car 0844 544 6095 Holiday Inn Winchester, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1HZ 6.84 Miles
Gng Personal And Corporate Travel 01420 83045 84B Queens Road, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 1HX 6.88 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bighton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Goscombe Lane Gundleton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sutton Wood Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hobbs Close Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bishop's Sutton Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
School Lane Bishop's Sutton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Alresford Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broad Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Dene Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Alresford Delivery Office Collection Today available until:17:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Nursery Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West End Vale Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Alresford Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Winchester Road Ropley Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Dean Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Alresford Surgery 01962 732345	The Alresford Surgery Station Road Alresford Hampshire SO24 9JL
The Watercress Medical Group 01420 562922	Mansfield Park Surgery Lymington Bottom Road Medstead Hampshire GU34 5EW
Watercress Medical - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Mansfield Park Surgery Lymington Bottom Road Medstead Alton GU34 5EW
Watercress Medical - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Mansfield Park Surgery Lymington Bottom Road Medstead Alton GU34 5EW
Watercress Medical - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Mansfield Park Surgery Lymington Bottom Road Medstead Alton GU34 5EW

Local Stores

Alresford - West Street
47 West Street
Alresford
Hampshire
SO24 9BT
01962 733078
Store Website
1.89 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Cedar Veterinary Practice Ltd T/A Cedar Veterinary Group
The Dean Alresford Hampshire SO24 9BH 01962 732535 alresford@cedarvet.com Website 1.92 miles
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Vets Now Winchester
C/O Cedar Vet Group The Dean Alresford Hampshire SO24 9BH 1.92 miles

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Cedar Veterinary Practice Ltd T/A Cedar Veterinary Group
Chawton End Branch Surgery 1A Winchester Road Four Marks Alton Hampshire GU34 5HD 01420 562048 fourmarks@cedarvet.com 3.94 miles
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Kings Bounty Equine Practice Ltd
2 The Old Stables West Tisted Alresford Hampshire SO24 0HJ admin@kingsbountyequine.co.uk Website 4.14 miles
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Endell Farm Vets
Newton Wood Barns Newton Valence Alton Hampshire GU34 3EW 01722 333291 info@endellfarmvets.co.uk Website 4.66 miles


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Westpoint Group Trading Ltd - Winchester
Bridgetts Farm Bridgetts Lane Martyr Worthy Winchester Hampshire SO21 1AR 01962 779593 Andrew.Richmond@westpointfarmvets.co.uk Website 5.82 miles

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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 2.04 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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Hinton Ampner Cheriton
This 6 Mile (9.5Km) Walk Loops From Hinton Ampner Up Past The Source Of The Itchen, Through The Quiet Village Of Cheriton Along The Itchen Way And Back Down The Wayfarer's Walk To Hinton Ampner Church. It Takes In Views Across The Downs, Hinton Ampner House And The Chalk Stream Beginnings Of The River Itchen. 1 Church Cottages Hinton Ampner Alresford SO24 0LA 4.31 miles Park Either In The Village Or At The National Trust Car Park. Make Your Way To The Church Where You Pick Up The Wayfarer'S Walk

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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 6.03 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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Cheesefoot Head
There Is A Fairly Small Car Park On A272 But I've Never Stopped There And Been Unable To Park. There Are Several Walks Around This Area But I Prefer To Cross The Road Onto The South Downs Way But A Nice 2 Mile Walk Which I Have Included Photos Of Goes Straight Across Down Instead Of Curving Right After The First Field. It's A Little Less Muddy Than The South Downs Walk That Way Which Is Better In Spring/Summer. A272 Winchester Lancashire SO21 1HW 6.59 miles A272 Road - 529 277 Map Grid Reference About 3 Miles Outside Winchester

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Magdalen Hill Down (Behind Intech Winchester)
The Bungalow Petersfield Rd Winchester Lancashire SO21 1HP 6.75 miles Park In Intech Science Museum Car Park And Then Walk Towards Entrance, Turn Right Just Before Building And Walk Around The Fence, It'S Not An Obvious Path But Is A Right Of Way.

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Meon Valley Trail West Meon
Starting At West Meon, This Walk Follows The Meon Valley Trail, Before Diverting Up Towards The Old Winchester Hill And Iron Age Hill Fort. GU32 1JJ 6.75 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), The Car Park Is Just Before The Railway Bridge.

Weather Forecast

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