Welcome to Somers Town

Somers Town is a small village located in the county of Hampshire, England. It is situated just a few miles away from the city of Portsmouth and is known for its peaceful and serene environment. The village is surrounded by lush green fields and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks. One of the most notable landmarks in Somers Town is the St. Peter's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a popular tourist attraction and is known for its beautiful architecture and stunning stained glass windows.

Somers Town is also home to a number of local businesses and shops, including a post office, a convenience store, and a few small cafes and restaurants. The village has a strong sense of community and is known for its friendly and welcoming residents. There are also a number of community events and activities that take place throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market.

Overall, Somers Town is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful and relaxing escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. With its historic landmarks, friendly community, and beautiful surroundings, it is a great place to visit or call home.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 14°C

Feels Like: 12.4°C

Wind: 13 MPH

Wind Dir: NNE

Local Schools

School	Details
Southampton Childrens Hospital School Academy Alternative Provision Converter Ages:4-16 Head Teacher Headteacher Nell Giles	Southampton Children's Hospital School Southampton Hampshire SO16 6HU 02381206667 School Website
Shirley Warren Learning Campus Primary And Nursery School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Zoe Newton	Warren Crescent Southampton Hampshire SO16 6AY 02380773975 School Website
Rosewood Free School Free Schools Special Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mrs Zoe Evans	Aldermoor Road Southampton Hampshire SO16 5NA 02380571050 School Website
Hollybrook Junior School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Marcella Dobson	Seagarth Lane Southampton Hampshire SO16 6RL 02380772781 School Website
Shirley Infant School Academy Converter Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Cate Gregory	Wilton Road Southampton Hampshire SO15 5XE 02380775057 School Website
Shirley Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Annette Hixon	Bellemoor Road Southampton Hampshire SO15 5XE 02380771434 School Website
Hollybrook Infant School Academy Converter Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Marcella Dobson	Seagarth Close Southampton Hampshire SO16 6RN 02380771528 School Website
Upper Shirley High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Christopher Sykes	Bellemoor Road Shirley Southampton Hampshire SO15 7QU 02380325333 School Website
Wordsworth Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Julie-Anne Palfrey	Victor Street Shirley Southampton Hampshire SO15 5LH 02380776397 School Website
Oakwood Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Maria Whitmarsh	Sandpiper Road Southampton Hampshire SO16 8FD 02380742345 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Millbrook (Hampshire) Millbrook Road West, Millbrook, Hampshire, SO15 0AB 1.53 Miles

Redbridge Station Road, Redbridge, Hampshire, SO15 0NB 1.79 Miles

Southampton Central Blechynden Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 1AL 2.04 Miles

St Denys Osborne Road South, Portswood, Hampshire, SO17 2EZ 2.13 Miles

Totton Station Road North, Totton, Hampshire, SO40 3AB 2.40 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Andrew Blake Executive Chauffeur Cars 07799 112811 54 Vine Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 5TA 0.25 Miles
Goldstream Vip Chauffeur Services Southampton 023 8078 8822 48 Anglesea Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 5QJ 0.71 Miles
Anchor Airport Cars 023 8032 8305 48 Rosewall Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 5DW 0.75 Miles
Jmw Travel And Astro Carz 023 8023 3233 17 Andromeda Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 8BB 0.92 Miles
Carisma Cars 023 8098 7845 71 Sandpiper Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 8FE 0.93 Miles
Flightline Airport Services 023 8090 0498 Flat 10 Cameron Court, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 8FW 0.96 Miles
A1 Airport Transfers And Minibus Service 0800 389 4218 Nutfield Court, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 9JZ 1.06 Miles
Southampton Taxi 07888 682682 11 Atherley Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 5DR 1.58 Miles
B And S Taxis 023 8078 9898 57 Redbridge Rd, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 0LT 1.65 Miles
Radio Taxis (Southampton) Ltd 023 8066 6666 158 Millbrook Road East, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 1JR 1.79 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Tremona Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
General Hospital Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Tremona Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dale Valley Road(84) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Greywell Ave Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coxford Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shirley Warren Post Office Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Sunday Last Collection:16:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
St James Park Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Malven Road / Winchester Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
241 Aldermoor Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Aldermoor Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Arnheim Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Medina Road D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Maybush Post Office Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Sunday Last Collection:16:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
64 Wilton Road Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Hampshire Bcsc 023 8077 722	Southampton General Hospital Tremona Road Southampton SO16 6YD
Aldermoor Surgery 023 80241000	The Aldermoor Surgery Aldermoor Close Southampton Hampshire SO16 5ST
Victor Street Surgery 023 80706919	Victor Street Surgery Victor Street, Shirley Southampton Hampshire SO15 5SY
Lordshill Health Centre 02380 738144	Lordshill Health Centre Lordshill District Centre Lordshill,Southampton Hampshire SO16 8HY
Solent Gp Surgery 0300 1236066	Adelaide Health Centre William Macleod Way Southampton Hampshire SO16 4XE

Local Stores

Shirley Freemantle
195-197 Shirley Road
Shirley
Southampton
Hampshire
SO15 3FJ
02380 829216
Store Website
1.44 miles

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SPAR Foundry Lane
125 Foundry Lane
Southampton
SO15 3GF
02380 786391
Store Website
1.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Christopher Carter Veterinary Surgeons
224 Winchester Road Shirley Southampton Hampshire SO16 6TL 023 8077 9388 info@christophercartervets.co.uk Website 0.42 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 0.47 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 1.38 miles
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The Vet/Quality Pet Care
Unit 6 Brookside Centre Auckland Rd Southampton Hampshire SO15 0SD 1.51 miles
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Brook House Veterinary Centre
12 Landguard Road Shirley Southampton Hampshire SO15 5DJ 02380 228570 reception@brookhousevets.com Website 1.65 miles
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Southampton Pdsa Pet Hospital, The Joan Stainer Centre
40-46 Mount Pleasant Road Northam Southampton Hampshire SO14 0EG 02380 222622 Website 2.24 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 1.14 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 1.75 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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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 2.66 miles

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Testwood Lake
Nice Little Walk. Quite Short But Not Completely Flat So Dogs Can Use Up Some Energy. Not Overly Busy But Used By Joggers And Cyclists. Can Get A Little Muddy When Raining. Recommended If You Live In The Area. I Also Read The Council Is Soon To Inject Some Money Into The Area... The Photos Used Are Copyrighted To Jim Champion And Licensed For Reuse Under This Creative Commons Licence. 38 Brunel Rd Totton Southampton SO40 3YD 3.23 miles

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Old Eastleigh Golf Course
This Old Golf Course Has Been Turned Into A Walking Area And Is Mainly Used By Dog Walkers. There Is Lots Of Grass And Open Space For Them To Run Around. There Is Also A Shallow River With Places Where Dogs Can Easily Access And Some Woodland For Shade On A Hot Day. There Is Loads Of Photos Here 104 Magpie Ln Eastleigh SO50 9LW 3.46 miles At The End Of Magpie Lane Which Is Off Of Chestnut Avenue

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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 4.17 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Fog	Fog	Mist	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear
Temp	21.2°C	19.9°C	17.3°C	16.1°C	16.6°C	24.2°C	28.7°C	28.9°C	29.3°C	27°C	24°C	22.8°C
Feels Like	21.2°C	19.9°C	17.3°C	16.1°C	16.6°C	25.9°C	31.2°C	30.5°C	30.6°C	28.3°C	25.8°C	24.8°C

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	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear
Temp	20.6°C	19.5°C	19.1°C	18.6°C	20.5°C	26°C	29.2°C	30.2°C	29.5°C	26.8°C	24°C	21.6°C
Feels Like	20.6°C	19.5°C	19.1°C	18.6°C	20.5°C	27.2°C	30.2°C	31°C	30.1°C	27.7°C	25.8°C	21.6°C

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