Welcome to Houghton

Houghton Hampshire is a small village located in the Test Valley district of Hampshire, England. The village is situated on the River Test, which is known for its clear waters and abundance of trout. Houghton Hampshire is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century All Saints Church and the Grade II listed Houghton Lodge.

One of the main attractions in Houghton Hampshire is Houghton Lodge Gardens. The gardens are set within a walled enclosure and feature a variety of plants and flowers, including roses, lavender, and peonies. Visitors can also explore the water gardens, which include a canal, a lake, and a water meadow. The gardens are open to the public from April to September and are a popular spot for picnics and family outings.

Another popular attraction in Houghton Hampshire is the Test Valley Trout Farm. The farm is located on the banks of the River Test and offers visitors the opportunity to catch their own trout. The farm also has a shop where visitors can purchase fresh trout, smoked trout, and other local produce. The Test Valley Trout Farm is a great place to spend a day with family or friends, enjoying the beautiful surroundings and the thrill of catching your own fish.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 12.3°C

Feels Like: 10.5°C

Wind: 11 MPH

Wind Dir: ENE

Local Schools

School	Details
Kings Somborne Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Paul O'brien	Romsey Road Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6PN 01794388381 School Website
Test Valley School Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Miss Jo Mckeown	Roman Road Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6HA 01264810555 School Website
Stockbridge Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Jefferies	Old London Road Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6EJ 01264810550 School Website
Broughton Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lucy Macey	School Lane Broughton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 8AN 01794301286 School Website
Wallop Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Martin Lambert	School Lane Nether Wallop Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 8EH 01264781216 School Website
West Tytherley Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Lucy Macey	West Tytherley The Village Salisbury Hampshire SP5 1JX 01794340338 School Website
Lockerley Church Of England Endowed Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Katy Kwiatek	Butts Green Lockerley Romsey Hampshire SO51 0JG 01794340485 School Website
Sparsholt College Hampshire Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Milburn	Westley Lane Sparsholt Winchester Hampshire SO21 2NF 1962776441 School Website
Braishfield Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jim Cascarini	Common Hill Road Braishfield Romsey Hampshire SO51 0QF 01794368359 School Website
Awbridge Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jayne Fahey	Danes Road Awbridge Romsey Hampshire SO51 0HL 1794340407 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Mottisfont & Dunbridge Dunbridge Lane, Mottisfont, Hampshire, SO51 0LH 4.01 Miles

Dean Rectory Hill, West Dean, Hampshire, SP5 1JF 6.36 Miles

Romsey Station Approach, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8DU 6.91 Miles

Grateley Station Road, Grateley, Hampshire, SP11 7EB 7.12 Miles

Andover Station Approach, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3HW 8.40 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Thorngate Carriage Co 01794 341305 2/East Cottages/East Tytherley Rd, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 0LW 4.47 Miles
New Forest Taxis And Minibuses 01590 624242 Butts Green, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 0JG 4.74 Miles
Kingsgate Cars 01962 776199 Romany Cottage, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 2PR 5.45 Miles
Silver Lady Hire 01264 710292 Newlands Prospect Farm, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 7DA 5.91 Miles
Winchester 8 Seater Taxi Cabs 01962 776338 Church Farm Cottages, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 2NP 5.92 Miles
Awbridge Area Cars 07802 671700 Hillside Farm/Branches La, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 6FH 6.59 Miles
Pegasus Cars 023 8112 0003 43 Viney Av, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 7NR 6.88 Miles
Nightingale Cars Of Romsey 07500 724724 32A Kennett Road, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 5PQ 7.11 Miles
Romcars Of Romsey 01794 524326 The Bus Station/Broadwater Rd, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8BF 7.15 Miles
Romsey District Cars 01794 517448 30-32 The Hundred, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8BW 7.15 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Village Hall Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Houghton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Houghton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Houghton Manor Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Horsebridge Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Palace Close Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Bank Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kings Somborne Post Office Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Winchester Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Roman Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eldon Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blandford Row Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Sunday Last Collection:17:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
South Broughton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old London Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Stockbridge Surgery 01264 810524	The Surgery New Street Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6HG
School Lane Surgery 01264 810524	School Lane Broughton Romsey Hampshire SO20 8BZ
Middle Wallop Medical Centre	Middle Wallop Medical Centre Aac Centre Middle Wallop Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 8DY
The Winterslow Surgery	Middleton Road Winterslow Salisbury Wiltshire SP5 1PQ
Tlc Enhanced Access Service 07377 909760	Abbeywell Surgery Great Well Drive Romsey Hampshire SO51 7QN

Local Stores

Stockbridge - High Street
High Street
Stockbridge
Hampshire
SO20 6EU
01264 810519
Store Website
1.82 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Greatbridge
SPAR
Great Bridge Road
Romsey
SO51 0HB
01794 278708
Store Website
6.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Walkabout Vet
The Office The Old Coachworks, Station Rd Over Wallop Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 8HU walkaboutvet1@gmail.com 5.29 miles

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Orchard Vets
121A The Hundred Romsey Hampshire SO51 8BZ 01794 830288 info@orchardvetromsey.co.uk Website 7.15 miles

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The Pet Practice - Romsey
Dukes Mill Shopping Centre Broadwater Road Romsey Hampshire SO51 8PJ 01794 517979 romsey@petpractice.co.uk Website 7.20 miles

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Mainstone Veterinary Clinic
Mainstone Romsey Hampshire SO51 6BA 01794 513157 info@mainstonevets.com Website 7.49 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists
The Mews Bunstead Barns Poles Lane, Hursley Winchester Hampshire SO21 2LL 01962 767920 admin@andersonmoores.com Website 7.58 miles
Amenities Referrals only
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Equine Acupuncture Referrals And Chiropractic
Meadow Rise The Street Farley Salisbury Wiltshire SP5 1AB 01722 712802 sue.devereux22@btinternet.com Website 7.60 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Danebury Hillfort
Dairy Barn North Houghton Stockbridge SO20 6LQ 0.45 miles

Location what3words goodness.clincher.moon

Horsebridge King Somborne Amble
A Fairly Gentle 3.8 Mile Walk With One Hill. This Takes Us Along The Test Way, Across The River Valley To A Good Paddling Spot And Then Back Through The Village Of King Somborne. There Are Two Pubs On Route And A Further One With A Small Deviation. All Dog Friendly. Test Way Car Park 1.33 miles Park In Horsebridge, North Of Romsey, Opposite The Pub.

Location what3words unrated.thorax.inferior

Kingand#039;S Somborne Parnholt Wood
This Walk Takes You From King's Somborne, Up Past The Horse Jumping Centre, Through Parnholt Beech And Bluebell Wood And Back Down To King's Somborne. Stafford Lodge Winchester Rd King'S Somborne Stockbridge SO20 6PF 1.62 miles Park Along Winchester Road In King'S Somborne And Take The Clarendon Way South East.

Location what3words shorthand.dean.majoring

Stockbridge Loop
This 5.7 Mile, Easy Walk, Starts And Finishes In The Main Street Of Stockbridge Where There Is Free Street Parking In What Was The Broad Market Street. There Are Lots Of Cafes In Stockbridge And Some Dog Friendly Shops. The Peat Spade Pub Is Also Half Way Round And Welcomes Dogs In The Bar. After A Gentle Climb, The Route Is Fairly Flat, Offering Farmland Vistas And Quaint River Crossings. It Finishes Along The Test Way Back To Stockbridge Centre Old Church House High St Stockbridge SO20 6EX 1.76 miles Park In The High Street

Location what3words blackbird.rebounder.trucks

Stockbridge Trail (Test Way)
Long Trail You Can Follow (Test Way) Openings Onto The Stockbridge Marsh Where Dogs Can Play And Roam (Sometimes Livestock/Horses On This Area So Be Careful). Stockbridge Itself Is Very Close (Beginning Of Walk) So Can Stop For Refreshment/Enjoy The High Street. Often Lots Of Cyclists. Test Way 1.77 miles Near White Hart Pub, Trail Begins Down Small Road That Looks Residential

Location what3words talking.unable.decently

Brook Near Stockbridge
This 11Km Walk Is What I Call A "Lollypop" Route As It Has A Stretch That Is Repeated With A Loop On The End. 5 A3057 Stockbridge SO20 6QR 2.38 miles Park In The Lay By At Brook (What3words: ///Decays.Sling.Assurance).

Location what3words repaid.haggle.showcases

Weather Forecast

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	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Moderate rain	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Light rain shower	Overcast	Overcast	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Fog	Light rain
Temp	15.9°C	17.2°C	15.5°C	15.4°C	16°C	17.3°C	19.2°C	20.1°C	20.2°C	19.8°C	20.2°C	18.2°C
Feels Like	15.9°C	15.6°C	15.5°C	15.4°C	16°C	17.3°C	19.2°C	20.1°C	20.2°C	19.8°C	20.2°C	18.2°C

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	Light rain	Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Light rain shower	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy
Temp	18.8°C	19.7°C	20.5°C	20.9°C	23°C	24.7°C	25.5°C	24.1°C	22.1°C	20.3°C	17.1°C	17.8°C
Feels Like	18.8°C	19.7°C	20.5°C	20.9°C	25.4°C	26.8°C	27.5°C	26.2°C	23.8°C	20.3°C	17.1°C	17.5°C

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	Patchy rain nearby	Patchy rain nearby	Patchy rain nearby	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear
Temp	15.3°C	13.6°C	12.4°C	11°C	11°C	12.6°C	14.2°C	15.4°C	15.8°C	15°C	11.9°C	10.2°C
Feels Like	14°C	11.7°C	10.3°C	8.6°C	8.5°C	10.5°C	12.5°C	14.9°C	15.7°C	14.5°C	11°C	9.1°C

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