Welcome to Widley

Widley is a small village located in the county of Hampshire, England. It is situated on the eastern side of Portsdown Hill, which is a chalk ridge that overlooks the city of Portsmouth. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks. One of the most notable landmarks in Widley is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate architecture.

Widley is a peaceful and quiet village that offers a great escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it a popular destination for walkers and hikers. There are a number of footpaths and trails that wind their way through the countryside, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape. Widley is also home to a number of local pubs and restaurants, where visitors can enjoy a traditional English meal or a pint of ale.

Despite its small size, Widley has a strong sense of community and is home to a number of local events and festivals throughout the year. One of the most popular events is the Widley Village Fete, which takes place every summer and features a range of activities and entertainment for all ages. The village also has a number of local sports teams and clubs, including football, cricket, and tennis, which provide opportunities for residents to get involved in the community and stay active.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 7.1°C

Feels Like: 3.9°C

Wind: 11.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Purbrook Park School Foundation School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Paul Foxley	Park Avenue Purbrook Waterlooville Hampshire PO7 5DS 02392370351 School Website
Solent Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lucy Wilby	Solent Road Drayton Portsmouth Hampshire PO6 1HJ 2392375459 School Website
Solent Infant School Academy Converter Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Lucy Wilby	Evelegh Road Farlington Portsmouth Hampshire PO6 1DH 2392371073 School Website
Springfield School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms S F Spivey	Central Road Drayton Portsmouth Hampshire PO6 1QY 2392379119 School Website
Court Lane Infant Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Geddes	Hilary Avenue Cosham Portsmouth Hampshire PO6 2PP 2392378890 School Website
Court Lane Junior Academy Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Flitton	Hilary Avenue Cosham Portsmouth Hampshire PO6 2PP 2392375444 School Website
Morelands Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Syred-Paul	Crookhorn Lane Purbrook Waterlooville Hampshire PO7 5QL 02392253770 School Website
Portsdown Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Ash Vaghela	Sundridge Close Wymering Cosham Portsmouth Hampshire PO6 3JL 02392378991 School Website
The Wymering School Free Schools Special Ages:9-16 Head Teacher Tbc Tbc	Sevenoaks Road Cosham Portsmouth PO6 3YB 2392001535 School Website
Purbrook Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa De Carteret	Aldermoor Road East Purbrook Waterlooville Hampshire PO7 5NQ 02392610761 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Cosham High Street, Cosham, Hampshire, PO6 3BD 1.17 Miles

Hilsea Airport Service Road, Hilsea, Hampshire, PO3 5FT 1.90 Miles

Bedhampton West Street, Bedhampton, Hampshire, PO9 1LL 2.40 Miles

Havant North Street, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 1PP 3.04 Miles

Portchester Station Road, Portchester, Hampshire, PO16 8BJ 3.25 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Pete's Airlink Ltd 023 9223 0250 2 London Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 5LJ 0.82 Miles
Boeing Airport Cars 023 9226 2000 71 Oracle Dr, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 8BQ 0.94 Miles
Jas Travel 023 9225 2626 4 Queens Grove, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 5HR 1.01 Miles
Coastline Taxis 023 9237 7777 84A High Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 3AJ 1.22 Miles
Aqua Cars 023 9264 4444 84A High St, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 3AJ 1.22 Miles
Sunny Travel Airport Taxis 023 9278 7878 10 Gordon Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 5TJ 1.26 Miles
Livingstone Private Hire Taxi 023 9220 1223 Shop 7 Highbury Buildings, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 2SN 1.32 Miles
Steve's Cars 07925 616719 Stakes Hill Rd, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 7BS 1.48 Miles
Andi Cars 023 9235 0350 222A London Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 7AA 1.62 Miles
Elite Cars 023 9269 9699 12C Venture Ct/Ackworth Rd, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 5RZ 1.67 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
The Brow / The Dale Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Regency News Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hilltop Crescent Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Geoffrey Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bushy Mead Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Dale Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Downend Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cliffdale Gardens Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Farlington Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lone Valley Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Penarth Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Portsdown Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chalkridge Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Penryhn Avenue Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Park Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Drayton Surgery 023 92370422	Drayton Surgery 280 Havant Road, Drayton Portsmouth Hampshire PO6 1PA
Solent Bcsc 023 9228 600	Queen Alexandra Hospital Southwick Hill Road Cosham Portsmouth PO6 3LY
Portsmouth Primary Care Alliance Ltd 02392 728870	Cosham Park House Surgery Cosham Park Avenue Portsmouth Hampshire PO6 3BG
The Wootton Street Surgery	1 Wootton Street Cosham Portsmouth Hampshire PO6 3AP
Cosham Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Cosham Health Centre Vectis Way Cosham Portsmouth PO6 3AW

Local Stores

Tregaron Avenue
48 Tregaron Avenue
Cosham
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO6 2NE
02392 375393
Store Website
0.88 miles

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SPAR Allaway Avenue
195 Allaway Avenue
Paulsgrove
PO6 4HG
02392 373163
Store Website
1.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Purbrook Veterinary Practice Ltd
82 London Road Widley Waterlooville PO7 5AB 02392 371755 purbrookvets@yahoo.co.uk 0.43 miles
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Harbour Veterinary Group
147 Havant Road Drayton Portsmouth Hampshire PO6 2AA 023 9221 4499 petdoctors@petdoctors.co.uk Website 0.59 miles
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Vet2cat
115 Hawthorn Crescent Cosham Portsmouth Hampshire PO6 2TJ 07842 570273 info@vet2cat.co.uk Website 1.13 miles

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St Peters Vets, Farlington
Mountbatten Business Park Jackson Close Portsmouth Hampshire PO6 1US 02392 376 274 contactus@stpetersvets.co.uk Website 1.16 miles
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Vets Now Portsmouth
C/O Downland Veterinary Group Unit 1, Southdown View, Military Road Hilsea Portsmouth Hampshire PO3 5FS Website 1.68 miles

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Downland Veterinary Group
Unit 1 Southdown View London Road Portsmouth Hampshire PO3 5FS hilsea@downlandvets.co.uk Website 1.68 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Portsdown Hill
This Is A Fairly Straightforward Walk Which Can Be Tailored To What Ever Length You Want. There Are Amazing Views Out Over Portsmouth, Fareham, Langstone Harbour And The Isle Of Wight. Park At The Viewpoint Car Park (Grid Ref: Su 662 064) On Portsdown Hill. From Here, Go Down The Hill A Little Way And And Walk To The Right. There Are Numerous Paths Running Parallel Along The Hill. All Quite Rugged, But No Steep Climbs. Walk As Far As You Want Along The Hill Then Take Another Path Back. Public Car Park Portsdown Hill Road Drayton 0.20 miles Park At The Viewpoint Car Park (Grid Ref: Su 662 064) On Portsdown Hill. From Here, Go Down The Hill A Little Way And And Walk To The Right.

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Grundy Moor Woods
Lovely Walk Trailing Around The College. Clean And Paved. Follows To A Bridge Over The Motorway And Onto A Park. Can Be A Short Or Long Walk. Up To 4 Miles. 87 Crookhorn Ln Widley 0.91 miles Left Just Before Southdown College

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Alexandra Park
105 Normandy Rd Portsmouth PO2 9PH 2.42 miles

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Creech Wood Near Anthill Common
Nice Wood Walk 3 Bunkers Hill Denmead Waterlooville PO7 6UB 3.12 miles

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Portchester Castle
This Lovely Walk Takes You Along The Shoreline At The Top Of Portsmouth’S Harbour, Round The Castle And Can Be Finished With A Drink In The Cormorant Pub (Dog Friendly). Over 9 Acres Of Grass Areas, As Well As Woody Areas, A Children’S Park, And The Shore, Perfect For Those Dogs Who Love To Swim! Portchester Castle Is Also An English Heritage Site, You Can Visit The Castle Grounds But Dogs Must Be On Leads Within This Area. St Mary’S Church Within The Castle Grounds Also Has Dog Friendly Tea Rooms. Phoenix House 156 Castle St Portchester Fareham PO16 9QH 3.14 miles Head Towards The End Of Castle Street, Pass The Cormorant Pub On Your Right And Turn Left Into The Large Car Park. There Is An Additional Car Park If You Continue Straight Towards The Castle Entrance And Turn Right

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Creech Woods
Unnamed Road Waterlooville Lancashire PO7 6UD 3.17 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

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	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°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

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Temp	-2.8°C	-2°C	-1.9°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	6°C	2.5°C
Feels Like	-6.8°C	-5.8°C	-5.6°C	-5.8°C	-4.8°C	-2.7°C	0°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	3°C	-1°C

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