Botley

Settlement in Hampshire Eastleigh

England

Botley

Botley is a small village located in the county of Hampshire, England. Situated roughly 6 miles west of the city of Southampton, Botley is nestled in the picturesque Hamble Valley. With a population of around 7,000 residents, the village exudes a charming and tranquil atmosphere.

Botley is known for its rich history, dating back to the Roman era. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, highlighting its significance even during medieval times. Today, remnants of its past can still be seen in the form of historic buildings and landmarks such as the 12th-century All Saints Church.

The village boasts a range of amenities to cater to its residents. The local high street offers a variety of shops, including independent retailers, cafes, and pubs. Botley also has a primary school, providing education for the younger members of the community.

Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the village's proximity to the beautiful River Hamble, which offers scenic walks and boating opportunities. The surrounding countryside is dotted with picturesque landscapes, providing ample space for outdoor activities and exploration.

Transport links in Botley are convenient, with regular bus services connecting the village to nearby towns and cities. The M27 motorway is also easily accessible, making Botley an ideal location for commuters.

Overall, Botley offers a delightful blend of history, community, and natural beauty, making it an attractive place to live or visit in Hampshire.

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Botley Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.914335/-1.2713896 or Grid Reference SU5113. 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

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

Botley: former maltings, Church Lane

Now residential.

John Sutton

Botley: north along Church Lane

Looking past Grade II listed Ivy Cottage towards the former maltings on an April evening.

John Sutton

Botley: Cobbetts Cottage, Church Lane

This Grade II listed 18th-century house is the only remaining part of the estate of William Cobbett, pamphleteer, journalist and author of "Rural Rides". The south wall is slate-hung.

John Sutton

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Botley is located at Grid Ref: SU5113 (Lat: 50.914335, Lng: -1.2713896)

Administrative County: Hampshire

District: Eastleigh

Police Authority: Hampshire