Boorley Green

Settlement in Hampshire Eastleigh

England

Boorley Green

"The Railway" at Botley A pub in the Greene King Brewery estate on Station Hill opposite the entrance to Botley station. — "The Railway" at Botley Credit: Des Blenkinsopp

Boorley Green is a small village located in the county of Hampshire, England. Situated just six miles northeast of the city of Southampton, the village offers a peaceful and rural setting while still enjoying close proximity to urban amenities.

The village of Boorley Green is known for its picturesque countryside, with rolling hills, meandering streams, and lush green fields. The area is surrounded by beautiful woodland, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. It provides numerous walking and cycling paths, allowing visitors to explore the stunning surroundings.

Despite its size, Boorley Green boasts a close-knit community with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The village is home to a range of amenities, including a primary school, a community center, and a local pub, serving as a focal point for socializing and gathering.

For those seeking a wider range of services and entertainment, the nearby city of Southampton offers excellent shopping facilities, restaurants, theaters, and recreational activities. Boorley Green benefits from convenient transport links, with easy access to major road networks and public transport options, making it an attractive place for commuters who work in the city but prefer a quieter residential area.

In summary, Boorley Green offers a tranquil and idyllic setting, surrounded by natural beauty, while still providing easy access to the amenities and opportunities of nearby Southampton. Its thriving community and convenient location make it a desirable place to live for those seeking a balance between rural charm and urban convenience.

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Boorley Green Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.924937/-1.274331 or Grid Reference SU5114. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

"The Railway" at Botley

A pub in the Greene King Brewery estate on Station Hill opposite the entrance to Botley station.

Des Blenkinsopp

Station Hill, Botley

Part of a small business estate along Hillsons Road off to the left. The station is beyond the trees in the background.

Des Blenkinsopp

Deer Park School, entrance

The larger brick building is the Sports Hall. The main school building is out of sight to the left. The school is currently under the final stages of construction, and is due to open in September this year. Currently, the school is surrounded by open fields, though these are destined to shortly be turned into a new housing estate.

Richard Dorrell

Deer Park School, nearing completion

This new secondary school is due to open in September this year. It is currently surrounded by open fields, though very shortly, construction of a new housing estate will swallow them up.

Richard Dorrell

Deer Park School, under construction

The leafy rural setting of the new school will soon change. While most of the larger trees will survive, the fields which surround the school are soon to become a housing development.

Richard Dorrell

Deer Park School - now open

This view is across the not-yet open car park of the school towards the main building. The school started accepting pupils in September of this year, though clearly parts of the campus are still unfinished.

Richard Dorrell

Snowdrop Place Care Home

Newly opened residential care home operated by Barchester Healthcare. (See also SU5013 : Snowdrop Place Care Home - under construction).

Richard Dorrell

Garden centre cafÃ©

A pleasant place to enjoy a cup of tea and enjoy the autumn sunshine while thinking about all that gardening you could be doing.

Richard Dorrell

A334 towards Wickham

Leaving Botley, crossing the River Hamble.

Robin Webster

A334 High Street, Botley

Eastwards towards Wickham.

Robin Webster

A334 towards Botley

Robin Webster

B3354 Winchester Road, Boorley Green

Towards Winchester.

Robin Webster

Roundabout on B3354 Winchester Road

Inserted in the straight a few years ago to serve a housing development of a golf course site.

Robin Webster

Botley: on Platform 2

This is the line from Fareham to Eastleigh (ahead). The original station buildings - with the exception of the boarded-up signal box - have been demolished and Botley is now an unstaffed halt. The late Ben Brooksbank's SU5213 : Botley Station shows it as it was in 1963.

John Sutton

Approaching Botley Station

The Railway Inn is on the right of the A334, opposite the station (which is masked by trees and part of an industrial estate).

John Sutton

Botley: at the corner of Church Lane and Mill Hill

High Street is to the left and Winchester Street ahead. The house on the corner is one of many fine Grade II listed 18th-century houses in Botley. The bricks of the single-storey wing on the right are laid in Chinese bond - on their sides, rather than laid flat, they appear larger than bricks laid normally.

John Sutton