Welcome to Whitsbury

Whitsbury is a small village located in the county of Hampshire, England. It is situated in the New Forest National Park and is known for its beautiful countryside and scenic views. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century church of All Saints, which is a Grade II listed building. The village also has a pub, a post office, and a village hall, which is used for community events and activities.

Whitsbury is a popular destination for tourists who are looking to explore the New Forest National Park. The village is surrounded by miles of walking and cycling trails, which offer stunning views of the countryside. Visitors can also enjoy horse riding, fishing, and bird watching in the area. The village is also home to the famous Whitsbury Manor Stud, which is one of the leading thoroughbred breeding farms in the UK.

Despite its small size, Whitsbury has a strong sense of community. The village hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a summer fete, a Christmas market, and a fireworks display. The village also has a number of clubs and societies, including a gardening club, a history society, and a women's institute. Overall, Whitsbury is a charming and picturesque village that offers visitors a taste of rural life in the heart of the New Forest National Park.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 6.1°C

Feels Like: 3.5°C

Wind: 7.8 MPH

Wind Dir: N

Local Schools

School	Details
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
Breamore Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Clark	Salisbury Road Breamore Fordingbridge Hampshire SP6 2EF 01725512286 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
Fordingbridge Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kim Robertson	Pennys Lane Fordingbridge Hampshire SP6 1HJ 01425652285 School Website
Fordingbridge Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Kim Robertson	Pennys Lane Fordingbridge Hampshire SP6 1HJ 01425653624 School Website
The Burgate School And Sixth Form Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr David Pover	Salisbury Road Fordingbridge Hampshire SP6 1EZ 01425652039 School Website
The Trafalgar School At Downton Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Curtis	Breamore Road Downton Salisbury Wiltshire SP5 3HN 1725550300 School Website
Downton C Of E Va Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Paula Carlton	Gravel Close Downton Salisbury Wiltshire SP5 3LZ 01725510556 School Website
Hale Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Clark	Hatchett Green Hale Fordingbridge Hampshire SP6 2NE 01725510436 School Website
St James Church Of England First School Alderholt Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mr Jo Hudson	Park Lane Alderholt Fordingbridge Dorset SP6 3AJ 01425653063 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Salisbury South Western Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7RS 6.75 Miles

Dean Rectory Hill, West Dean, Hampshire, SP5 1JF 9.42 Miles

Mottisfont & Dunbridge Dunbridge Lane, Mottisfont, Hampshire, SO51 0LH 12.74 Miles

Tisbury Station Road, Tisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 6JT 12.78 Miles

Romsey Station Approach, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8DU 14.38 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Express Cars And Ringwood Taxis 01425 650000 Whitsbury Road, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 1NQ 2.72 Miles
Ringwood Taxis Passenger Transport Courier Service 01425 480480 Unit 1 Arch Farm Industrial Estate, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 1NQ 2.72 Miles
Waverley Private Hire 01425 839400 17 Waverley Rd, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 1EU 3.00 Miles
Downton Minibus And Taxi Service 01725 511245 18 Moot Gardens, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 3LF 3.29 Miles
Arrowline Minibuses Ltd 01722 555554 Wings Dairy/Blandford Rd, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 4LH 4.17 Miles
Elevon Travel 07710 644445 Wyckfield, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 4LR 4.42 Miles
Downtown Minibus Services 01725 511245 Morgans Vale Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 2HU 4.63 Miles
Dove Cars 01425 657074 Save Service Station, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 2EX 5.03 Miles
Advantage Cars 01202 377525 The Square, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 5PR 5.81 Miles
The Salisbury Taxi Company 01722 501151 168 Hollows Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 8LG 5.87 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Old Whitsbury Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Whitsbury Farm Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whitsbury Common Whitsbury 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
West Park Lodge Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Cosstrees Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:07:15
Brookheath Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Outwick Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Breamore Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fryern Court Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Old Damerham Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
The Mill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burgate 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
Wick Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Fordingbridge Surgery 01425 653430	The Fordingbridge Surgery Bartons Road Fordingbridge Hampshire SP6 1RS
Fordingbridge Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Bartons Road Fordingbridge SP6 1JD
Fordingbridge Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Bartons Road Fordingbridge SP6 1JD
Downton Surgery 01725 510296	The Surgery Moot Lane,Downton Salisbury Wiltshire SP5 3JP
The Surgery	12 Park Lane Alderholt Fordingbridge Hampshire SP6 3AJ

Local Stores

Downton
66 The Borough
Downton
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP5 3LY
01725 510503
Store Website
3.32 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Hampton Park Vets
6 Scotts Close Downton Business Centre Downton Wiltshire SP5 3RA 01725 511492 vet@hamptonparkvets.co.uk Website 3.19 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Forest Veterinary Clinic
7 Park Road Fordingbridge Hampshire SP6 1EQ 01425 652221 forestvetsfb@btconnect.com Website 3.25 miles
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Animals Treated
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Springbok Veterinary Group Limited
Fordingbridge Road Alderholt Fordingbridge Hampshire SP6 3BE 01425 654202 info@alderholtvets.co.uk Website 3.79 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Pilgrims Vet Practice
Gorse Farm Blissford Road Fordingbridge Hampshire SP6 2JH 01425 657 700 Website 4.29 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Consultations 9-11am, 3-6pm
Tue	08:30	18:00
Consultations 9-11am, 3-6pm
Wed	08:30	18:00
Consultations 9-11am, 3-6pm
Thu	08:30	18:00
Consultations 9-11am, 3-6pm
Fri	08:30	18:00
Consultations 9-11am, 3-6pm
Sat	10:30	12:30
Consultations 10am-12pm 24hour emergency service
Sun	closed	closed

De Boer &Amp; Taylor Equine Veterinary Surgery Branch
Springfield Abbotswell Road Frogham Fordingbridge Hampshire SP6 2JA 07795 680108 info@dbtvets.co.uk Website 5.01 miles


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Pinpoint Veterinary Care
Cob Barn Holwell Barns Cranborne Winborne Dorset BH21 5QP 01725 486 003 info@pinpointvetcare.com Website 5.33 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Sat	closed	closed
By appointment only
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By appointment only

Local Dog Walks

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 1.59 miles Start From Breamore House Tea Rooms

Location what3words regaining.fuel.meaty

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 3.73 miles

Location what3words chariots.families.dairies

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 3.94 miles Hale Purlieu National Trust Car Park (Grid Ref: Su 189 177).

Location what3words euphoric.milkman.monitors

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 4.32 miles Godshill, New Forest National Park (Near Fordingbridge)

Location what3words overheat.crazy.lamppost

Ashley Walk (New Forest)
B3078 Fordingbridge Lancashire SP6 2LN 4.37 miles Godshill

Location what3words teams.nurtures.stint

Abbotswell To Fritham
Abbots Well Rd Fordingbridge Lancashire SP6 2JD 5.08 miles Abbotswell Car Park Sp6 2Jd; Fritham Car Park So43 7Hj

Location what3words officers.blip.choppy

Weather Forecast

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

	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Moderate or heavy rain shower	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	Moderate or heavy rain with thunder
Temp	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	17.8°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

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

	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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