Welcome to Martin

Martin is a small village located in the county of Hampshire, England. It is situated in the Test Valley district and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Martin's Church, which is a Grade I listed building. The church is a popular attraction for visitors to the village, and its stunning architecture and rich history make it a must-see for anyone interested in English heritage.

In addition to its historic buildings, Martin is also home to a number of local businesses, including a village shop, a post office, and a pub. The village shop is a popular spot for locals to pick up groceries and other essentials, while the post office provides a range of services, including mail and banking. The pub, The Vine Inn, is a traditional English pub that serves a range of local beers and ciders, as well as classic pub food. It is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, and its friendly atmosphere and welcoming staff make it a great place to relax and unwind.

Overall, Martin is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into traditional English life. Its historic buildings, local businesses, and beautiful countryside make it a popular destination for tourists, and its friendly community ensures that visitors are always made to feel welcome. Whether you're interested in history, nature, or simply want to experience the warmth and hospitality of a traditional English village, Martin is definitely worth a visit.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 12.4°C

Feels Like: 10.6°C

Wind: 11.4 MPH

Wind Dir: ENE

Local Schools

School	Details
Aurora Boveridge College Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-25 Head Teacher Mr Lloyd Richards	Cranborne Wimborne Dorset BH21 5RU 1725551247 School Website
The Beeches School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Adele Henson	Aurora Boveridge College Cranborne Wimborne Dorset BH21 5RT 1725551247 School Website
Western Downland Church Of England Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Alice Tubbs	Rockbourne Fordingbridge Hampshire SP6 3NA 01725518233 School Website
Cranborne Middle School Community School Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr Richard Stevens	Cranborne Wimborne Minster Dorset BH21 5RP 01725517348 School Website
Broad Chalke C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Heather Luft	Newtown Broad Chalke Salisbury Wiltshire SP5 5DS 01722780212 School Website
Cranborne Church Of England First School Academy Converter Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mrs Annette Faithfull	Water Street Cranborne Wimborne Dorset BH21 5QB 1725517439 School Website
Coombe Bissett Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Not Recorded Not Recorded	Shutts Lane Coombe Bissett Salisbury Wiltshire SP5 4LU 01722718380 School Website
Sixpenny Handley First School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Rachael Musselwhite	Sixpenny Handley Salisbury Dorset SP5 5NJ 01725552356 School Website
Forres Sandle Manor School Other Independent School Ages:3-13 Head Teacher Mr Mark Howe	Sandle Manor Fordingbridge Hampshire SP6 1NS 1425653181 School Website
Wimborne St Giles Church Of England First School And Nursery Academy Converter Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mrs Philippa Hill	Wimborne St Giles Wimborne Dorset BH21 5LX 1725517347 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Salisbury South Western Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7RS 7.82 Miles

Tisbury Station Road, Tisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 6JT 9.68 Miles

Dean Rectory Hill, West Dean, Hampshire, SP5 1JF 12.59 Miles

Mottisfont & Dunbridge Dunbridge Lane, Mottisfont, Hampshire, SO51 0LH 16.11 Miles

Gillingham (Dorset) Station Yard, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4PZ 16.65 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Advantage Cars 01202 377525 The Square, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 5PR 3.98 Miles
Arrowline Minibuses Ltd 01722 555554 Wings Dairy/Blandford Rd, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 4LH 4.47 Miles
Elevon Travel 07710 644445 Wyckfield, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 4LR 4.83 Miles
Express Cars And Ringwood Taxis 01425 650000 Whitsbury Road, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 1NQ 5.37 Miles
Ringwood Taxis Passenger Transport Courier Service 01425 480480 Unit 1 Arch Farm Industrial Estate, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 1NQ 5.37 Miles
Waverley Private Hire 01425 839400 17 Waverley Rd, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 1EU 5.68 Miles
Hawthorns Taxis 07751 638723 Fernleigh, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 5RP 6.37 Miles
Downton Minibus And Taxi Service 01725 511245 18 Moot Gardens, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 3LF 6.78 Miles
Spire Travel Ltd 01722 320320 St Mary's House, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 8PU 6.81 Miles
The Salisbury Taxi Company 01722 501151 168 Hollows Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 8LG 7.10 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Martin Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Townsend Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Martin Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pentridge Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Woodyates Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blandford Road Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Bh21 Boveridge Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rockbourne Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Damerham Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
West Park Lodge Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
West Woodyates Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South End Damerham Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whitsbury Farm Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Croucheston Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Whitsbury Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:15

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Cranborne Practice 01725 517272	The Surgery Pennys Lane, Cranborne Wimborne Dorset BH21 5QE
Broadchalke Surgery	Doves Meadow Broadchalke Salisbury Wiltshire SP5 5EL
Sixpenny Handley Surgery 01725 552500	The Surgery, Dean Lane Sixpenny Handley Salisbury Wiltshire SP5 5PA
The Village Hall	Alderholt Fordingbridge Hampshire SP6 3EP
The Surgery	12 Park Lane Alderholt Fordingbridge Hampshire SP6 3AJ

Local Stores

Alderholt - Ringwood Road
1 Ringwood Road
Alderholt
Fordingbridge
Dorset
SP6 3DF
01425 655989
Store Website
5.27 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage New Sarum
Southampton Road
Salisbury
SP1 2LB
01722 349880
Store Website
8.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Pilgrims Veterinary Practice
5-7 Castle Street Cranborne Dorset BH21 5PZ 01725 551119 enquiries@pilgrimsvets.org.uk Website 3.99 miles
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Pinpoint Veterinary Care
Cob Barn Holwell Barns Cranborne Winborne Dorset BH21 5QP 01725 486 003 info@pinpointvetcare.com Website 4.03 miles
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Equine Dental Clinic Ltd
Glebe Farm Parsonage Lane Wimborne St Giles Dorset BH21 5NR 01258 841191 reception@equinedentalclinic.co.uk Website 4.97 miles

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Springbok Veterinary Group Limited
Fordingbridge Road Alderholt Fordingbridge Hampshire SP6 3BE 01425 654202 info@alderholtvets.co.uk Website 5.25 miles
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Forest Veterinary Clinic
7 Park Road Fordingbridge Hampshire SP6 1EQ 01425 652221 forestvetsfb@btconnect.com Website 5.86 miles
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Hampton Park Vets
6 Scotts Close Downton Business Centre Downton Wiltshire SP5 3RA 01725 511492 vet@hamptonparkvets.co.uk Website 6.51 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Martin Downs Nature Reserve
Easy Walk Across The Martine Downs Nature Reserve. Plenty Of Walk Options And Historic Sights To See. There Is A Map In The Car Park To Find A Route. Martin Down Nature Reserve Lancashire 2.07 miles

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Breamore
This 5.5 Mile (8Km) Walk Starts From The Breamore House Tea Room Entrance, Takes You Through The Village, Across The Common And Up Through The Breamore Estate To The Medieval Miz-Maze And Breamore House. It Includes Panoramic Views Out Over The Surrounding Farmland And Woodland. Unnamed Road Fordingbridge Lancashire SP6 2DB 5.16 miles Start From Breamore House Tea Rooms

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Gods Hill
This Is A Lovely Car Park To Walk From With A Great Combination Of Streams, Valleys And Woodland. The Views Are Awesome And It Can Be Really Sunny On A Windy Day As The Valley Gives You Some Protection. A Delightful Array Of Paths To Explore. Lady'S Mile Fordingbridge Lancashire SP6 2QX 7.07 miles

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Woodgreen/Hale Purlieu
This 8.5Km Walk Starts And Finishes At The Hale Purlieu National Trust Car Park (Grid Ref: Su 189 177). It Includes Plantation, Heathland, And Village. There's Also The Opportunity For Lunch Or Light Refreshments At The Horse And Groom Pub In Woodgreen. Fordingbridge Lancashire 7.44 miles Hale Purlieu National Trust Car Park (Grid Ref: Su 189 177).

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Godshill Cricket Club/Pitch
Beautiful Views With Several Different Routes To Choose From. Well Maintained Compressed Gravel Car Park Overlooking The Local Cricket Club/Pitch. A Very Dog Friendly Area Where You Will Meet Several Other Dog Walkers For Your Dog To Socialise With. At The Bottom Of The Hill There Are A Couple Of Meandering Streams For You To Follow And Further Back A Wooded Area. Several Paths That Lead In Different Directions For You To Get Multiple Walks Out Of The One Location. B3078 Fordingbridge Lancashire SP6 2LN 7.55 miles Godshill, New Forest National Park (Near Fordingbridge)

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Ashley Walk (New Forest)
B3078 Fordingbridge Lancashire SP6 2LN 7.69 miles Godshill

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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

Wednesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	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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