Welcome to Portswood

Portswood is a vibrant and diverse suburb located in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. It is a popular residential area for students and young professionals due to its close proximity to the University of Southampton and the city centre. The area is well-connected with excellent transport links, including a train station and several bus routes, making it easy to travel to other parts of the city and beyond. Portswood is also home to a variety of shops, restaurants, and bars, making it a lively and bustling place to live.

One of the main attractions of Portswood is its thriving food and drink scene. The area is home to a wide range of restaurants and cafes, serving everything from traditional British cuisine to international dishes from around the world. There are also plenty of bars and pubs in the area, offering a great selection of beers, wines, and cocktails. Whether you're looking for a quick bite to eat or a night out with friends, Portswood has something to suit everyone's tastes.

Another great thing about Portswood is its proximity to some of Hampshire's most beautiful natural landscapes. The area is just a short drive away from the New Forest National Park, which is home to stunning forests, heathlands, and coastline. There are also several parks and green spaces in and around Portswood, including the popular Riverside Park, which is a great place to relax and enjoy the outdoors. With so much natural beauty on its doorstep, Portswood is the perfect place for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 20.1°C

Feels Like: 20.1°C

Wind: 6.5 MPH

Wind Dir: ESE

Local Schools

School	Details
Bevois Town Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Sarah Sadler	Cedar Road Southampton Hampshire SO14 6RU 02380221467 School Website
St Annes Catholic School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Miss James Rouse	Carlton Road Southampton Hampshire SO15 2WZ 02380328200 School Website
Banister Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Kate Vincent	Archers Road Southampton Hampshire SO15 2LS 02380393313 School Website
The Gregg Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Matt Pascoe	17-19 Winn Road Southampton 17-19 Winn Road SO17 1EJ 2380557352 School Website
Springhill Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Roxanne Ashworth	Milton Road Southampton Hampshire SO15 2HW 02380333954 School Website
Mount Pleasant Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Emma Kerrigan Draper	Mount Pleasant Road Southampton Hampshire SO14 0WZ 02380223634 School Website
Maytree Nursery And Infants School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Jan Goatley	Derby Road Southampton Hampshire SO14 0DY 02380630522 School Website
The Polygon School Community Special School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Benjamin Penfold	Handel Terrace Southampton Hampshire SO15 2FH 02380636776 School Website
King Edward Vi School Other Independent School Ages:10-19 Head Teacher Mr Neal Parker	Wilton Road Southampton Hampshire SO15 5UQ 2380704561 School Website
Southampton Solent University Higher Education Institutions Head Teacher Professor Julie Hall	East Park Terrace Southampton Hampshire SO14 0YN 2380319000 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
St Denys Osborne Road South, Portswood, Hampshire, SO17 2EZ 0.72 Miles

Southampton Central Blechynden Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 1AL 0.90 Miles

Bitterne Macnaghten Road, Bitterne, Hampshire, SO18 1GG 1.18 Miles

Millbrook (Hampshire) Millbrook Road West, Millbrook, Hampshire, SO15 0AB 1.72 Miles

Woolston Garton Road, Woolston, Hampshire, SO19 2DJ 1.77 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Confetti Cars 023 8021 0233 46 London Rd, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2AH 0.51 Miles
Soton Airport Transfers 07775 707979 94 Cranbury Avenue, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 0LT 0.53 Miles
Southampton Taxi Co 07899 881155 36 Northbrook Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 0BU 0.76 Miles
Southampton Taxi 07888 682682 11 Atherley Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 5DR 0.79 Miles
Southampton Airport Cars 023 8007 0210 Northam Business Centre, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 5RP 0.90 Miles
Streamline Taxis (Southampton) Ltd 023 8022 3355 Northam Business Centre, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 5RP 0.90 Miles
Southampton Taxis Net 023 8000 5005 20 Craven Street, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 1AX 0.92 Miles
Taxi Southampton 023 8022 2222 Unit 7 Millbank House, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 5QH 1.07 Miles
Aerotaxis - Southampton Taxi Service 023 8001 0203 28 Cracknore Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 1JD 1.16 Miles
Hampshire Executive Travel 023 8055 0550 48 Riverdene Pl, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 1UH 1.21 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Stag Gates No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Banister Road D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Gordon Avenue D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Northlands Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rockstone Place D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westwood Road (32) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westrow Road D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
College Place D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bevois Valley D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Onslow Road D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bevois Terrace D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Alma Road Surgery 023 80672666	The Surgery 68 Alma Road, Portswood Southampton Hampshire SO14 6UX
Walnut Tree Surgery 023 80333326	Walnut Tree Surgery 14 Carlton Road Southampton Hampshire SO15 2HQ
Homeless Healthcare Team 0300 1233991	Homeless Healthcare Team 30 Cranbury Avenue Southampton SO14 0LT
Solent Gp Surgery - Nicholstown	Royal South Hants Hospital Graham Road Southampton Hampshire SO14 0YG
Royal South Hants Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Brinton's Terrace Southampton SO14 0YG

Local Stores

Southampton - Archers Road
32 Archers Road
Southampton
Hampshire
SO15 2LT
02380 234694
Store Website
0.28 miles

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SPAR - PLATINUM RETAIL - Manor Service Station
BP Manor Service Station
123
Bitterne Road
Southampton
SO18 1AR
Store Website
1.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Southampton Pdsa Pet Hospital, The Joan Stainer Centre
40-46 Mount Pleasant Road Northam Southampton Hampshire SO14 0EG 02380 222622 Website 0.56 miles

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Brook House Veterinary Centre
12 Landguard Road Shirley Southampton Hampshire SO15 5DJ 02380 228570 reception@brookhousevets.com Website 0.73 miles
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Companion Care (Southampton) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Shirley Retail Park Winchester Road Southampton Hampshire SO16 6TP 023 8070 4445 southampton@companioncare.co.uk Website 1.22 miles
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Unicorn Vets Park Surgery
Park Veterinary Surgery 84 Burgess Road Southampton Hampshire SO16 7PP 023 8034 3434 receptionpark@unicornvets.co.uk Website 1.26 miles
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Christopher Carter Veterinary Surgeons
224 Winchester Road Shirley Southampton Hampshire SO16 6TL 023 8077 9388 info@christophercartervets.co.uk Website 1.28 miles
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Beech House Veterinary Centre (Southampton)
64 West End Road Bitterne Southampton Hampshire SO18 6TG 02380 447797 Website 1.95 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Southampton Common
A Vast Common (3000 Acres) With Pathways, Woods, Water And Even An Old Abandoned Graveyard. There Are Areas Of Mud Or Cleaner Pathways To Keep To, And Open Spaces To Throw A Ball. Depending On The Weather And Time Available, I Walk A Range Of Routes. You Can Access The Area By Car Quite Easily With Some Parking, But Weekends Can Be Busy. Access By Foot Off The Road Is Very Easy As Well. There’S A Playground And Beautiful Wildlife To See. I Never Get Bored Of The Area! Southampton Lancashire 0.66 miles There’S A Broad Range Of Access Points, But The Website Gives Good Direction If You Are New To The Area. There’S A Great Pub There Too!

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Chilworth Common
This 2.4 Mile Route Starts From The South Side Of The Motorway Bridge On Hadrian Way, Bassett, Southampton. Parking On The Road, Take The Footpath In Between The First House And The Bridge. The Path Follows Around The Edge Of The Woodland With Views Out Over The Golf Course. It Then Cuts Through The Centre, Across A Stream And Back Up To The Start. It's Very Easy To Adjust The Length And Direction To Suite The Time And Energy You Have As Paths Lead In All Directions. 5 Hadrian Way Chilworth Southampton SO16 7JA 2.54 miles The Route Starts From The South Side Of The Motorway Bridge On Hadrian Way, Bassett. Parking On The Road, Take The Footpath In Between The First House And The Bridge.

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Weston Shore
Short Walk Around The Field Adjacent To The Water On Weston Shore. There Is A Free Carpark, Cafe And Toilets, And Pitch And Putt Open In The Summer. Path Along Shore Suitable For Wheelchairs. Safe For Dogs.On The Bend At The Bottom Of Weston Lane. 17 Rothschild Cl Southampton Lancashire SO19 9TE 2.57 miles

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Itchen Valley Country Park
A Great Walk With 2 Play Areas And Many Seating Spaces. The Parking Is Not Free And Carparks Can Fill Up Quickly But There Is A Lot Of Space To Walk Offlead. Go Ape Activity Is There And There Is A Cafe But It Is A Dog-Free Zone. However There Are Benches Outside That You Can Sit And Eat On. Itchen Valley Country Park Allington Lane West End Lancashire 3.35 miles

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Eling Ramble To Goatee Beach
Eling Is A Charming Place, And This Is A Nice Ramble Around It With Your Dog, There Is A Few Places Where Your Dog Should Be On A Lead, But You Don't Have To Walk In Any Busy Traffic Areas And There Is Loads Of Areas Where They Can Run Free. 9 Eling Hill Totton Southampton SO40 9HE 3.43 miles

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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 3.49 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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Weather Forecast

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

	Partly Cloudy	Fog	Fog	Fog	Fog	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	17.6°C	16.9°C	16.6°C	16.4°C	16.1°C	19°C	21.8°C	23.6°C	26.2°C	25.5°C	22.6°C	21.2°C
Feels Like	17.6°C	16.9°C	16.6°C	16.4°C	17.8°C	19°C	21.8°C	25.2°C	28°C	27.2°C	25.2°C	21.2°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

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Cloudy
Temp	20.1°C	19.2°C	18.5°C	18°C	20.7°C	24.4°C	28.3°C	28.7°C	28°C	27.2°C	25.6°C	22.3°C
Feels Like	20.1°C	19.2°C	18.5°C	18°C	20.7°C	26.7°C	31.8°C	31.7°C	30.3°C	29.4°C	27.6°C	23.2°C

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Temp	21.9°C	20.7°C	20.1°C	20.3°C	22.6°C	25.8°C	29.4°C	28.9°C	28°C	27.8°C	24.7°C	23.1°C
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