Welcome to Thorley

Thorley is a small village located on the western side of the Isle of Wight. It is a peaceful and picturesque place that is surrounded by beautiful countryside and stunning coastline. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Swithin's Church, which is a popular attraction for visitors to the area.

One of the main draws of Thorley is its proximity to some of the Isle of Wight's most popular tourist destinations. The village is just a short drive from the famous Needles landmark, which is a series of chalk stacks that rise out of the sea. Visitors can take a chairlift down to the beach below and explore the area's many walking trails. Thorley is also close to the popular resort town of Yarmouth, which is home to a range of shops, restaurants, and attractions.

Despite its proximity to these popular destinations, Thorley remains a quiet and peaceful place to visit. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether you're looking to explore the area's rich history, take in the stunning natural scenery, or simply relax and unwind, Thorley is a great place to visit.

Local Schools

School	Details
Yarmouth Church Of England Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Grainger	Mill Road Yarmouth Isle Of Wight PO41 0RA 01983760345 School Website
Shalfleet Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Grainger	Station Road Ningwood Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 4NN 01983760269 School Website
St Saviours Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Georgina Owrid	Summers Lane Totland Bay Isle Of Wight PO39 0HQ 01983752175 School Website
South Baddesley Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anne Moir	South Baddesley Lymington Hampshire SO41 5RP 01590626243 School Website
Priestlands School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Peter Main	North Street Pennington Lymington Hampshire SO41 8FZ 01590677033 School Website
Pennington Church Of England Junior School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Kirstie Richards	Priestlands Road Pennington Lymington Hampshire SO41 8HX 01590672104 School Website
Pennington Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Miss Beverly Seed	Priestlands Road Pennington Lymington Hampshire SO41 8HX 01590672910 School Website
Lymington Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Twyman	Avenue Road Lymington Hampshire SO41 9GP 01590674383 School Website
Lymington Church Of England Infant School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Julia Morris	Avenue Road Lymington Hampshire SO41 9GP 01590673355 School Website
Walhampton School Other Independent School Ages:2-13 Head Teacher Mr Jonny Timms	Lymington Hampshire SO41 5ZG 1590613300 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Lymington Pier Lymington Pier, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 5ZE 4.52 Miles

Lymington Town Mill Lane, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 9AZ 4.79 Miles

Sway Station Road, Sway, Hampshire, SO41 6BA 8.03 Miles

New Milton Station Approach, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 6JS 8.64 Miles

Brockenhurst Station Approach, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, SO42 7TW 8.99 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Norton Taxi's 01983 759955 Balboa/Norton Green, Freshwater, Isle Of Wight, PO40 9RY 1.71 Miles
Rayners Taxis 01983 752784 1 May Cottages, Freshwater, Isle Of Wight, PO40 9DB 1.72 Miles
Jay's Taxi Service. 07917 173865 15, Freshwater, Isle Of Wight, PO40 9AR 2.26 Miles
Micks Taxis 01983 752936 58 Solent Gardens, Freshwater, Isle Of Wight, PO40 9PW 2.38 Miles
Grosvenor Taxis 01590 688888 2A Queen Street, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 9NH 4.87 Miles
Lymington Taxis 01590 688888 2 New Street, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 9BJ 4.97 Miles
Y-Not Private Hire 01590 610847 12 South Street, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 8ED 5.01 Miles
Cosmopolitan Private Hire 07777 600286 25 Gordon Road, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 8HR 5.15 Miles
Solo Taxis 01983 525010 2/Waterworks Cottages/Bowcombe Rd, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 3HX 6.59 Miles
New Forest Vw Camper Hire 01590 675555 Unit A11 Setters Farm, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 8LS 6.60 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Port La Salle No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thorley No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Road Yarmouth No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Yarmouth Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Norton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wellow Top Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cranmore Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Savoy No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Hill Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wellow Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Norton Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hooke Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Endfield No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Solent Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Freshwater Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Brookside Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Queens Road Freshwater PO40 9DT
Brookside Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Queens Road Freshwater PO40 9DT
Wight Primary Partnerships Ltd 01983 758998	Brookside Health Centre Queens Road Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9DT
Webb-Peploe House	45 Church Lane Lymington SO41 3RA
Chawton House Surgery 01590 672953	Chawton House Surgery St.Thomas' Street Lymington Hampshire SO41 9ND

Local Stores

Freshwater - Avenue Road
Avenue Road
Freshwater
Isle Of Wight
PO40 9UU
01983 754443
Store Website
2.36 miles

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SPAR Shorefield Road
SPAR
Shorefield Road
Milford On Sea
Lymington
SO41 0LH
01590 648347
Store Website
6.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Carisbrooke Vets
The Veterinary Surgery The Cabin Tennyson Road Yarmouth Isle Of Wight PO41 0PR 01983 522822 admin@iowvet.com Website 0.70 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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The Carisbrooke Vets
137 School Green Road Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9BB 01983 522822 admin@iowvet.com Website 2.00 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Mon	09:00	15:30
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Forest Lodge Veterinary Practice
66 Milford Road Lymington Hampshire SO41 8DU 01590 673687 reception@forestlodgevets.com Website 4.77 miles
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Animals Treated
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Own 24 Hour Emergency Service
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Own 24 Hour Emergency Service
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Own 24 Hour Emergency Service

Seadown Veterinary Group
4 Avenue Road Lymington Hampshire SO41 9GJ 01590 672027 enquiries@seadownvets.co.uk Website 5.03 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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The Carisbrooke Vets
107 Carisbrooke Road Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 1HP 01983 522822 admin@iowvet.com Website 7.85 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Mon	08:30	18:45
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Wight Vets Ltd
15 Chapel Street Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 1PY 01983 896889 team@wightvets.com Website 8.10 miles

Animals Treated
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Emergency service available outside of these hours
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Emergency service available outside of these hours
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Emergency service available outside of these hours
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Emergency service available outside of these hours
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Emergency service available outside of these hours
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Emergency service available at weekends
Sun	closed	closed
Emergency service available outside of these hours

Local Dog Walks

Hurst Castle
Hurst Castle Is Situated At The Seaward End Of The Shingle Spit That Extends 1.5 Miles From Milford-On-Sea. The End Of The Spit, Only Three-Quarters Of A Mile From The Isle Of Wight, And The Views From The Top Of The Centre Keep Are Spectacular. Unnamed Road Milford On Sea Lymington SO41 0TQ 3.11 miles

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Tennyson Down
A Challenging Downland Walk, Providing Some Great Views, At Tennyson Down. Tennyson Down Is A Hill At The West End Of The Isle Of Wight Just South Of Totland. Tennyson Down Is A Grassy, Ridge Of Chalk Which Rises 147M Above Sea Level. Lancashire PO39 0HY 3.38 miles B3322 From Yarmouth/Totland Or Alum Bay Road From Freshwater Bay.

Location what3words rivers.wishes.canoe

Tennyson Down And Headon Warren
Highdown Ln 3.47 miles

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Brook Bay
Dog Friendly Beach All Year Round..Brook Bay Has Two Car Parks...As You Are Travelling South From Alum...Ignore The First One And Go In The Second. Slope With A Few Rocks To The Beach...Then Mostly Flat With Some Lovely Natural Coastline Views. Military Rd 3.66 miles

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Brook Bay
A Lovely Long Sandy Beach Which Is Dog Friendly All-Year Round. You Can Also Hunt For Fossils At Hanover Point 2 Military Rd Brighstone 3.66 miles

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Keyhaven Hampshire
This 3 Mile Walk Starts From Keyhaven Where There Is Limited Free Parking On The Sea Wall And A Paid Car Park With Toilets. The Path Is Dog Friendly As Well As Giving Great View To The Old Salt Pans With A Superb Variety Of Water Birds And Many Sightings Of Rare Ones During The Year. Plenty Of Bird Watchers With Lenses, Most Happy To Explain What They Are Looking At. Unnamed Road Milford On Sea 3.99 miles Limited Free Parking On The Sea Wall, Otherwise Ample Paid Parking And Toilets Opposite The Pub.

Location what3words folks.ironclad.carpets

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