Welcome to Lowford

Lowford is a small village located in the county of Hampshire, England. It is situated on the eastern bank of the River Hamble, which is a popular spot for boating and fishing. The village has a rich history, dating back to the 11th century when it was known as Loford. Today, Lowford is a peaceful and picturesque village with a close-knit community.

One of the main attractions in Lowford is the River Hamble, which is a popular spot for boating and fishing. The river is home to a variety of fish, including salmon, trout, and eels. There are also several marinas and boatyards in the area, making it a popular destination for boaters. The river is also a great place to go for a walk or a bike ride, with several scenic trails along its banks.

Lowford is also home to several historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. John the Baptist Church. The church is a Grade II listed building and features a Norman doorway and a 14th-century tower. Another notable building in the village is the Lowford Community Centre, which was built in the 19th century and is now used for a variety of community events and activities. Overall, Lowford is a charming village with a rich history and plenty of natural beauty to explore.

Local Weather

Fog

Temp: 8.1°C

Feels Like: 6.4°C

Wind: 6 MPH

Wind Dir: NNE

Local Schools

School	Details
Bursledon Junior Schoolca Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kerry Stamp	Long Lane Bursledon Southampton Hampshire SO31 8BZ 02380402869 School Website
Bursledon Church Of England Infant School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Kerry Stamp	Long Lane Bursledon Southampton Hampshire SO31 8BZ 02380402869 School Website
Hightown Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Hayley Jakimavicius	Tunstall Road Thornhill Southampton Hampshire SO19 6AA 02380403536 School Website
Hamble Community Sports College Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Louisa Cambridge	Satchell Lane Hamble-Le-Rice Southampton Hampshire SO31 4NE 02380452105 School Website
Oasis Academy Mayfield Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Claire Taylor	Ashley Crescent Southampton Hampshire SO19 9NA 02380328128 School Website
Valentine Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Steve Summerton	Valentine Avenue Sholing Southampton Hampshire SO19 0EQ 02380448944 School Website
Kings Copse Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Hayley Ferguson	Kings Copse Road Hedge End Southampton Hampshire SO30 0PQ 01489785040 School Website
The Serendipity School Other Independent Special School Ages:9-19 Head Teacher Miss Philippa Smith	399 Hinkler Road Thornhill Southampton Hampshire SO19 6DS 2380422255 School Website
Kanes Hill Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Lisa Marshall	Fairfax Court Hinkler Road Thornhill Southampton Hampshire SO19 6FW 02380463737 School Website
Fair Ways School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Adams	New Road Swanwick Hampshire Southampton Hampshire SO31 7HE 1489579011

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bursledon Station Road, Bursledon, Hampshire, SO31 8AA 0.59 Miles

Hamble Hamble Lane, Hamble, Hampshire, SO31 4NL 1.45 Miles

Netley Station Road, Netley Abbey, Hampshire, SO31 5AN 1.60 Miles

Sholing Station Road, Sholing, Hampshire, SO19 8HH 2.20 Miles

Swanwick Botley Road, Park Gate, Hampshire, SO31 1BA 2.32 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Richminibusandcars 07882 434121 Portsmouth Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 8EP 0.04 Miles
Viking Cars 023 8040 6633 Portsmouth Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 8EQ 0.06 Miles
Acorn Executive Travel 023 8040 3123 Acorn Lodge, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 8AL 0.43 Miles
Fleet Cars 023 8045 0100 Hound Farm, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 5FS 1.15 Miles
Alicias Carz 01489 690113 41 Cranbourne Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 0NX 1.18 Miles
Alans Taxis 07947 014909 108 Havendale, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 0FF 1.56 Miles
Access Cars 023 8045 8855 8 Sellwood Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 5BB 1.68 Miles
Clifford Cars 07919 851979 27 Botany Bay Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 8LT 1.78 Miles
Millers Private Hire Cars 01489 788888 19 Allen Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 4EU 1.96 Miles
Solent Private Hire 023 8045 6773 Abbey Mews, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 5HL 2.01 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Lowford Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Reeves Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lionheart Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oak Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Windmill Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tesco Superstore Collection Today available until:15:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Chamberlayne Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Pound Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bursledon Bridge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hungerford Bottom Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Bursledon Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pewitt Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Netley Hill D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kilarney Close D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bursledon Road / Upper St. Helens Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Bursledon Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Lowford Centre Portsmouth Road Bursledon Southampton SO31 8ES
Bursledon Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Lowford Centre Portsmouth Road Bursledon Southampton SO31 8ES
Blackthorn Health Centre 023 80453110	Blackthorn Health Centre Satchell Lane, Hamble Southampton Hampshire SO31 4NQ
The Peartree Practice 023 80443377	The Peartree Practice Sullivan Road, Sholing Southampton Hampshire SO19 0HS
Southampton Primary Care Hubs 02380 170621	C/O Kcc Upper Northam Road Southampton Hampshire SO30 4BZ

Local Stores

Southampton Sholing
428-430 Bursledon Road
Sholing
Southampton
Hampshire
SO19 8NG
02380 406029
Store Website
1.08 miles

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SPAR Riverside
Chapel Riverside
Southampton
SO14 5FZ
Store Website
3.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Adelaide Veterinary Centre
Long Lane Bursledon Southampton Hampshire SO31 8DA 023 8040 6215 0.31 miles
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Acupaws
1 Chapel Road Sarisbury Green Southampton Hampshire SO31 7FB 01489 579 642 Website 1.58 miles

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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 1.90 miles
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Appointments: 9-12 noon & 4-7:00 pm 24hr Emergencies Tel: 01489 782317
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Appointments: 9-12 noon & 4-7:00 pm 24hr Emergencies Tel: 01489 782317
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Appointments: 9-12 noon & 4-7:00 pm 24hr Emergencies Tel: 01489 782317
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Appointments: 9-12 noon & 4-7:00 pm 24hr Emergencies Tel: 01489 782317
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Appointments: 9-12 noon & 4-7:00 pm 24hr Emergencies Tel: 01489 782317
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Appointments: 9-12 noon 24hr Emergencies Tel: 01489 782317
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Appointments: 9-12 noon & 4-7:00 pm 24hr Emergencies Tel: 01489 782317

Pet Vet
54 Thornhill Park Road Thornhill Southampton Hampshire SO18 5TQ 02380 463646 Website 1.93 miles
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Harrier Veterinary Surgery
54 Hamble Lane Hamble Southampton Hampshire SO31 4JS 02380 454279 info@harriervets.co.uk Website 2.00 miles
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Pet Vet
116 Portsmouth Road Woolston Southampton Hampshire SO19 9AP 02380 443999 Website 2.21 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Manor Farm Country Park
This Is A Walk That Has Everything, Open Grassed Areas For Ball Running The Dog, Wooded Area Walks Which Are Great For The Dog That Likes To Have A Good Sniff And A Woodland Walk Next To Hamble River. I Normally Access The Park From Pylands Lane Which Is Next To Junction 8 Of The M27 And Then Take The Walk Through The Woods And Along The River Bank, The Walk Follows A Path And Runs Close To A Bridleway So Beware Of The Odd Horse Now And Again, There Are Plenty Of Parking Areas Along The Way Which Are Pay And Display. Right At The Other End Of The Park Close To Botley Is The Farm Which Is Open To The Public And Great For Kids. There Are Toilets, Refreshments And Plenty Of Picnic Areas. Pyland'S Ln Southampton Lancashire SO31 1BH 0.83 miles

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Swanwick Nature Reserve
Swanwick Nature Reserve Can Be Found At The End Of Sopwith Way To The Rear Of The National Air Traffic Site In Swanwick. There Is A Small Car Park But If Necessary, You Can Park (Considerately) Along Sopwith Way. The Nature Reserve Consists Of Three Walks Marked Red (Short), Blue (Around The Lake) And Yellow (Longest). By Following The Marked Posts It Is Possible To Do A Combination. Poo Bins Are Provided Along The Walk Routes. We Found This To Be A Very Pleasant Walk But Be Prepared For Some Inclines Which Can Be A Bit Slippery Underfoot At Certain Times. As This Is A Nature Reserve, Please Ensure You Pick Up And Are Mindful Of The Wildlife!! 5 Sopwith Way Swanwick Southampton SO31 7AY 1.41 miles Sopwith Way, Swanwick To The Rear Of Nats

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The Hill Netley
This Walk Is On What Was Previously The Old Dump, But Was Made Into A Green Area Over 10 Years Ago. One You Get Up The Hill To The Top It Is Safe For Even The More Hectic Dogs Off Lead. Wooded And Grass Areas With Some Picnic Areas. If It Rains Make Sure You Wear Wellies. Next To What Used To Be A Pub (Dancing Goose I Think) Where You Can Still Park Your Car. The Video Shared Is After It Rained As It Leaves A Huge Puddle The Hounds Love ?? 76 Grange Rd. Netley Southampton SO31 5FH 1.63 miles Near To Bus Stop You Will See The Gates To Go In By The Pub. This Walk Can Be As Long Or Short As You Want.

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Hamble Recreation Ground
This Is An Ideal Quick Walk Location Where You Can Ball Run The Dog Whilst The Kids Play In The Park. This Is A Very Large Recreation Field Next To The Local School With Free Parking. Good Play Park For Young Children And A Nice Big Flat Enclosed Field For The Dog To Run Around In. 84 Hamble Ln Hamble-Le-Rice Southampton SO31 4HU 1.77 miles

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Royal Victoria Country Park
Woods, A Beach, Kids Park, Historical Sites, Fields All Rolled Into One. Nightingale Walk Southampton Lancashire SO31 5GA 1.89 miles There Is A School Car Park Which Is Free Parking Called The Hamble School. All You Need To Do To Get To The Park Is Walk Across The Field.

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Royal Victoria Country Park
Many Different Ways Of Walking Through This Large Park. There Are Many Open Park Spaces For Throwing Balls, Forest Walks For Lots Of Sniffs, And The Sea For A Bit Of A Swim. In The Summer We Start With A Stroll Along The Shore And Then Walk Up Into The Woods, Do A Few Loops And Come Back Through The Open Park Next To The Church. In The Winter We Go Straight In To The Woods, Walk North Around The Bbq &Amp; Picnic Areas. You Can Park Your Car In The Park For £2. We Park On The Street Before The Park, You Should Find Spaces. Finally, Be Careful Of The Roads In The Park; They're Not Busy But Have Sharp Bends And Cars Seem To Appear From Out Of Nowhere. Netley Sailing Club Netley Southampton Lancashire SO31 5GA 1.89 miles Netley Abbey

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Weather Forecast

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