Welcome to Lower Ratley

Lower Ratley 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. Lower Ratley 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 medieval period. The village was once home to a thriving farming community, and many of the old farmhouses and barns still stand today. Lower Ratley is also home to a number of historic landmarks, including the 12th-century St. Mary's Church, which is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate stonework.

Despite its small size, Lower Ratley has a strong sense of community, and residents take pride in their village and its heritage. The village has a number of local amenities, including a village hall, a post office, and a pub. The village also hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market, which bring residents together and help to strengthen the community spirit.

Local Schools

School	Details
Bishops Waltham Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs G Riches	Oak Road Bishops Waltham Southampton Hampshire SO32 1EP 01489892375 School Website
Bishops Waltham Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Darren Campbell	Oak Road Bishops Waltham Southampton Hampshire SO32 1EP 01489892368 School Website
Swanmore College Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Rk Jonathan	New Road Swanmore Southampton Hampshire SO32 2RB 01489892256 School Website
Swanmore Church Of England Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr John Paterson	Church Road Swanmore Southampton Hampshire SO32 2PA 01489894555 School Website
St John The Baptist Church Of England Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kay Bowen	Solomons Lane Waltham Chase Southampton Hampshire SO32 2LY 01329800670 School Website
Upham Church Of England Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher David Woolley	Upham Street Upham Southampton Hampshire SO32 1JD 01489860355 School Website
Curdridge Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sally Wood	Church Lane Curdridge Near Botley Southampton Hampshire SO32 2DR 01489782613 School Website
Durley Church Of England Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kirstie Baines	Durley Brook Road Durley Southampton Hampshire SO32 2AR 01489860207
Boorley Park Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tamsin Sillars	Boorley Park Primary School 7 Nairn Road Boorley Park Botley Hampshire SO32 2SH 1489737970 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
Botley Botley Road, Botley, Hampshire, SO30 2DY 3.40 Miles

Hedge End Stroudley Way, Hedge End, Hampshire, SO30 2RZ 3.91 Miles

Swanwick Botley Road, Park Gate, Hampshire, SO31 1BA 6.03 Miles

Eastleigh Southampton Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9FL 6.04 Miles

Bursledon Station Road, Bursledon, Hampshire, SO31 8AA 6.36 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Chase Cars 01489 894433 2 Priory Close, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 1AP 0.40 Miles
Alternative Private Hire 01489 893990 75 Oak Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 1ER 0.48 Miles
Gamblin Cars 01489 893333 22 Springvale, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 2PH 1.67 Miles
Solent Sun Line Airports Express 023 8060 0000 7 Ascot Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 7JP 3.45 Miles
Alternative Private Hire 01489 892299 9 Gwynn Way, Fareham, Hampshire, PO17 5GW 3.78 Miles
Hampshire Bridal Cars 07704 113729 7 Clifford Place, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 7AW 3.82 Miles
Airport Shuttle 247 07870 675053 19 Terrier Close, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 2ND 4.17 Miles
Jm Airport Shuttle 0845 370 0747 19 Terrier Close, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 2ND 4.17 Miles
E.A.L Ltd Chauffeur Service 07876 221644 21 Marcus Close, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 8LL 4.29 Miles
Phipps Cars Ltd 01489 789978 6A- 8A Botley Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 2HE 4.58 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bishops Waltham Post Office Collection Today available until:15:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bishops Waltham Post Office Collection Today available until:15:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bank Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bishops Waltham Station Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Langton Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Northbrook Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newtown Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Waltham Mill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Swanmore Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beeches Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Turnpike Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ashton Farm Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moorlands Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clewers Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dean Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Bishops Waltham Surgery 01489 892288	The Surgery, Lower Lane Bishops Waltham Southampton Hampshire SO32 1GR
The Park Surgery 01239 833121	35, The Park Union Lane Droxford Hampshire SO32 3QQ
Wickham Surgery 01329 833121	Houghton Way Mill Lane Wickham Hampshire PO17 5GU
Living Well Partnership Botley	Mortimer Road Botley Southampton SO32 2UG
Stokewood Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Fair Oak Road Fair Oak Eastleigh SO50 8AU

Local Stores

Botley
12 The Square
Botley
Southampton
Hampshire
SO30 2EA
01489 782018
shop.7272@coop.co.uk
Store Website
3.76 miles

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SPAR Ash View
1 The Avenue
Winchester Road
Bishops Waltham
Southampton
SO32 1BJ
01489 892941
Store Website
0.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Shield Veterinary Centre Ltd
Victoria Road Bishops Waltham Hampshire SO32 1DJ 01489 896734 0.30 miles
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Animals Treated
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Animed Veterinary Hospital &Amp; Equine Unit
Cvs Group Plc Animed Veterinary Hospital Botley Road Shedfield Southampton SO32 2JG 01329 833112 info@animedvets.co.uk Website 2.86 miles
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Animals Treated
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Consults between 8:30 and 18:15 Open for emergencies 24 hours
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Consults between 8:30 and 18:15 Open for emergencies 24 hours
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Consults between 8:30 and 18:15 Open for emergencies 24 hours
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Consults between 8:30 and 18:15 Open for emergencies 24 hours
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Consults between 8:30 and 18:15 Open for emergencies 24 hours
Sat	00:00	00:00
Consults between 9:00 and 15:45 Open for emergencies 24 hours
Sun	00:00	00:00
Consults between 8:30 and 18:15 Open for emergencies 24 hours

Unicorn Vets Fairfield
Fairfield Veterinary Surgery Winchester Road Fair Oak Hampshire SO50 7GW 023 8060 1900 receptionfairfield@unicornvets.co.uk Website 3.76 miles
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Animals Treated
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Pet Doctors Botley
97 High Street Botley Southampton Hampshire SO30 2ES 01489 799744 botley@petdoctors.co.uk Website 3.88 miles

Animals Treated
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Brook House 9am - 11am Chandlers Ford Branch 1pm - 5pm
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Animed Veterinary Group - Hedge End
3 Shamblehurst Centre St Lukes Close Hedge End Southampton Hampshire SO30 2US 01489 784427 info@animedvets.co.uk Website 4.38 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Closed between 13:00 and 14:00
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Closed between 13:00 and 14:00
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Closed between 13:00 and 14:00
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Closed between 13:00 and 14:00
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Closed between 13:00 and 14:00
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Hedge End Veterinary Health Centre
38 Wildern Lane Hedge End Southampton Hampshire SO30 4EH 01489 782317 reception@hedgeendvets.co.uk Website 4.75 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Appointments: 9-12 noon & 4-7:00 pm 24hr Emergencies Tel: 01489 782317
Tue	08:30	19:00
Appointments: 9-12 noon & 4-7:00 pm 24hr Emergencies Tel: 01489 782317
Wed	08:30	19:00
Appointments: 9-12 noon & 4-7:00 pm 24hr Emergencies Tel: 01489 782317
Thu	08:30	19:00
Appointments: 9-12 noon & 4-7:00 pm 24hr Emergencies Tel: 01489 782317
Fri	08:30	19:00
Appointments: 9-12 noon & 4-7:00 pm 24hr Emergencies Tel: 01489 782317
Sat	09:00	12:00
Appointments: 9-12 noon 24hr Emergencies Tel: 01489 782317
Sun	closed	closed
Appointments: 9-12 noon & 4-7:00 pm 24hr Emergencies Tel: 01489 782317

Local Dog Walks

Droxford
Walk Around The Back Of The Church And Either Go Right Up And Across The Fields To Join The Disused Railway Or Left Up To Mill Lane And Out At The Hurdles Where You Can Stop For A Pint And Then Pick Up The Disused Railway 2 High St Droxford Southampton SO32 3PA 3.34 miles

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Meon Valley Trail Droxford
This Circular Crosses The River Meon, Before Heading Across Farmland And Returing Via The Meon Valley Trail. You Can Extend The Walk By Heading Further Along The Meon Valley Trail. SO32 3RB 3.36 miles From Petersfield, Follow The A272 Towards Winchester. Join The A32 And Head South Until You Enter Droxford, The Village Hall Car Park Is On Your Left.

Knowle Park Fair Oak
Knowle Park Can Be Accessed Via Two Car Parks. Best To Avoid White Tree Close Car Park At School Drop Off And Pick Up Times. Although Not A Massive Area, Knowle Park Is Well Maintained And Clean. You May Need To Do Several Circuits To Give Your Dog A Long Walk But It Is A Pleasant Location With A Gravelled Walkway Around The Perimeter. There Are Car Park Opening/Closing Times (See Photo). There Are 'Poo' Bins For Dog Waste And Also A Children's Play Area Towards The White Tree Close Side. It Is A Popular Area For Dog Walkers And Can Get Busy At Times But There Is Enough Open Space To Not Spend All Your Time Dodging Other Walkers. 29 White Tree Cl Fair Oak Eastleigh SO50 7FE 3.51 miles Knowle Lane Or White Tree Close, Fair Oak

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Fields Hedge End
Walk In The Fields, To A Stream And Back. 44 Stag Dr Hedge End Southampton SO30 2QN 4.06 miles On Maunsell Road, You Will See A Path In Between, Houses. Proceed Down The Path, You Will Need To Take The Second Right Path, From There You Will See A Gate And Then The Fields, On The Left. If You Cannot Find This Way Or You Need To Park. Go To Locke Road. There Is A Big Green Area On The Right And A Children'S Park On The Left. Go In Between. And You Will See The Fields. The Cornfield (The Biggest One) Will Be On Your Right. The Stream Is The Hardest To Find As There Is No Path. Just In Between Trees. I Have Placed The Marker On The Map Where You Will Find The Stream.

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Wickham Disused Railway / Meon Valley Trail
A Lovely Walk Along A Disused Railway And Straight Grit Pathway. It Runs Through Woodland, Under A Few Old Railway Bridges, And Past Some Streams. It Can Be A Little Muddy In A Few Places, But It’S Relatively Flat. There Can Be Cyclists Or The Occasional Horse With Rider, But There’S Space For Your Dog To Sniff Around For Exciting Smells. There’S Free Parking, And Wickham Has A Few Dog Friendly Tea-Rooms/Small Restaurants. It Can Get A Little Busy At The Weekend If You Leave It Too Late, But It Didn’T Cause Us Any Issues. There Aren’T Very Many Bins En-Route, But I Keep A Little Poo Bag Holder, So It Wasn’T An Issue. We Had A Pleasant Walk, And Wickham Is Very Quaint! Wickham 4.09 miles

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Forest Of Bere
There Is A Large Selection Of Trails From The Main Car Park Which Is Pay &Amp; Display With First Two Hours About £1.20. Most Areas Are Gravel Pathed And Well Maintained Although There Is A Choice Of Through Forest Walks....Very Muddy At Present. Most Trails Are Well Sign Posted With Distances To Car Parks. A Thoroughly Enjoyable Walk Although Not Recommended On A Sunday Morning Unless You Like Sharing The Experience With Lots Of Other Walkers, Dog Walkers And Cyclists. Located: Hundred Acres Road, Off A32 Just North Of Wickham. Hundred Acres Rd Fareham Lancashire PO17 6JD 4.24 miles Hundred Acres Road, Off A32 Just North Of Wickham

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