Welcome to Kilmeston

Kilmeston 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 picturesque landscapes. Kilmeston is a peaceful and tranquil place, with a population of just over 200 people. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and fields, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding.

The village of Kilmeston has a rich history, dating back to the Roman era. The village was once a thriving market town, with a number of shops, pubs, and other businesses. Today, Kilmeston is a quiet and peaceful place, with a few local amenities such as a village hall, a church, and a pub. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Andrew's Church and the Grade II listed Kilmeston Manor.

Despite its small size, Kilmeston is a vibrant and welcoming community. The village hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a summer fete, a Christmas fair, and a village quiz night. The local pub, The Shoe Inn, is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, serving up delicious food and drink in a cosy and welcoming atmosphere. Overall, Kilmeston is a charming and idyllic village, offering a peaceful and relaxing lifestyle in the heart of the Hampshire countryside.

Local Schools

School	Details
Cheriton Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Andrew Goldsworthy	Cheriton Alresford Hampshire SO24 0QA 01962771278 School Website
Brockwood Park School Other Independent School Ages:4-20 Head Teacher Mr Thomas Lehmann	Brockwood Park Bramdean Alresford Hampshire SO24 0LQ 1962771744 School Website
West Meon Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Kelly	Church Lane West Meon Petersfield Hampshire GU32 1LF 01730829213 School Website
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
Meonstoke Church Of England Infant School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Howell	Chapel Road Meonstoke Hampshire SO32 3NJ 01489877568 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
Owslebury Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jon Flynn	Beech Grove Owslebury Winchester Hampshire SO21 1LS 01962777452 School Website
Droxford Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Dampier	Union Lane Droxford Southampton Hampshire SO32 3QR 01489877537 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Winchester Station Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8TJ 7.36 Miles

Shawford Shawford Road, Shawford, Hampshire, SO21 2AA 7.40 Miles

Hedge End Stroudley Way, Hedge End, Hampshire, SO30 2RZ 9.15 Miles

Botley Botley Road, Botley, Hampshire, SO30 2DY 9.19 Miles

Eastleigh Southampton Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9FL 9.40 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Alresford Cars 01962 734366 6 Kiln La, New Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 9DU 4.80 Miles
Avis Rent A Car 0844 544 6095 Holiday Inn Winchester, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1HZ 4.99 Miles
Alternative Private Hire 01489 893990 75 Oak Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 1ER 5.75 Miles
Chase Cars 01489 894433 2 Priory Close, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 1AP 6.08 Miles
Wessex Cars 01962 866208 Unit 3, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LD 6.48 Miles
City Cars 01962 890088 Winnall Valley Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LD 6.48 Miles
Gamblin Cars 01489 893333 22 Springvale, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 2PH 6.53 Miles
Wintax Cars 01962 878737 Unit 11, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0HA 6.68 Miles
Twyford Cars 01962 712238 Manor Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1RJ 7.03 Miles
Hampshire Hay 01730 828346 Fir Tree Farm, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 5AJ 7.08 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Kilmeston No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beauworth No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hinton Marsh Cheriton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hinton Hill Hinton Ampner No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Petersfield Road Bramdean No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cheriton Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:15 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Milburys No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wood Lane Bramdean No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pershaw Estate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Longwood Dean Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Petersfield Road Brockwood No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tichborne No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Warnford No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bramdean Common No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Long Priors No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
West Meon Surgery 01730 829666	West Meon Surgery Doctors Lane,West Meon Petersfield Hampshire GU32 1LR
Alresford Surgery 01962 732345	The Alresford Surgery Station Road Alresford Hampshire SO24 9JL
The Park Surgery 01239 833121	35, The Park Union Lane Droxford Hampshire SO32 3QQ
Bishops Waltham Surgery 01489 892288	The Surgery, Lower Lane Bishops Waltham Southampton Hampshire SO32 1GR
Twyford Surgery 01962 712906	The Surgery Hazeley Road,Twyford Winchester Hampshire SO21 1QY

Local Stores

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

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SPAR Ash View
1 The Avenue
Winchester Road
Bishops Waltham
Southampton
SO32 1BJ
01489 892941
Store Website
6.0 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 4.06 miles
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Vets Now Winchester
C/O Cedar Vet Group The Dean Alresford Hampshire SO24 9BH 4.06 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 4.28 miles
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Shield Veterinary Centre Ltd
Victoria Road Bishops Waltham Hampshire SO32 1DJ 01489 896734 6.03 miles
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Mildmay Veterinary Hospital - Winchester
Easton Lane Winchester Hampshire SO23 7RU 01962 854 088 contact@mildmayvets.co.uk Website 6.50 miles
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Stable Close Equine Practice
Bridgets Farm Bridgets Lane Martyr Worthy Winchester Hampshire SO21 1AR 01962 779111 office@horsevet.co.uk Website 6.56 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 0.90 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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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 3.49 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.

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 3.94 miles A272 Road - 529 277 Map Grid Reference About 3 Miles Outside Winchester

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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 3.96 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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Old Winchester Hill
Fantastic Trail If You Follow The Circular Walk - Takes Around 45 Mins. Great To Let The Dogs Off The Lead - However They Need To Be On The Lead Around The Sheep! There Are Some Pretty Steep Hills, But A Spectacular View Across The Meon Valley Once You Reach The Top! A Great Walk, Especially If You Are Local. Hayden Ln Lancashire SO32 3LF 4.03 miles

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Old Winchester Hill
This Circular Walk Takes You Around The Iron Age Hill Fort On Old Winchester Hill And Commmands Excellent Views Of The Surrounding Countryside. SU 6457 4.58 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) And Follow This To The End. Turn Right And The Car Park Will Be On Your Left.

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