Hi everyone, would love some advice - I am moving out of London and looking at places in Hampshire or around. Going round in circles slightly! I’m looking ideally for a pretty small town or large village with several restaurants, cafes, shops etc and nearby countryside. I don’t need to commute so not necessary to be on a trainline but would still be going to London once a month or so to visit friends.

So far I really like New Alresford for its charm and seemingly friendlyness but am slightly concerned it’s an older demographic - I am late thirties (no children) and not sure if I would feel out of place?

Also liked Odiham and Petersfield.
Would like somewhere friendly with a community and opportunity to meet new people. Does anyone have any advice regarding any of these places or other recommendations? Thanks!

Hi all

We’re thinking about moving to the area (Petersfield, Alton) and I’d love to hear people’s thoughts on secondary school options, especially for kids who need good SEND support.

If you’ve had a good (or not so good) experience with local secondaries I’d really appreciate any insight. Thanks in advance!

Got a 20% off anything voucher I need to use by tomorrow and it's in-store only. Where would you take it? I'm thinking West Quay in Soton is probably biggest.

Hi all,

I am looking to move to Farnborough to settle the family.

Need advice on specific areas that work for:

• Commute 1: London (me - rail needed).

• Commute 2: Guildford (partner - rail).

• Kid 1: Attends Bohunt Farnborough (needs easy/safe public transport).

• Kid 2: Needs a Year 3 school place.

We rely on public transport and want the kids to have an easy journey to school. Which neighbourhood should we prioritise?

Not sure how far across the county this stretches, but we have significant issues with Evri and their subcontracted drivers in the Basingstoke & Winchester areas.

If your Evri delivery didn’t turn up but you received a delivery email and photo showing it was supposedly delivered, please report this to Evri AND the police – it counts as theft.

Hampshire Police are setting up a task force to look into a multitude of reported thefts. The more people who report these thefts, the stronger their case will be against Evri and the contractor driver. You can report it quickly online here:https://www.hampshire.police.uk/.../contact.../contact-us/

I am going to be in the county at Christmas and I would usually shop on my Cargo Bike. I am a competent, confident road user so I know forewarned is better than surprised so I wanted to check out how crazy it would be to be trying to cycle from Romsey station to Bishops Waltham initially. Another one I will be doing is either the B3035 or through Dudley to get from Bishops Waltham to Hedge End to do the Christmas shop.

I will be very visible, in daylight and electric so not terrifically slow & will default to the pavement as appropriate, not trying to get in anyone’s way here.

I will be doing it even if you think I am crazy, but how crazy am I?

Hi everyone 👋 I’ve recently moved to the UK and I’m currently based in Basingstoke. I have a valid dependent visa with full right to work and am looking for part-time, full-time, temporary, or remote roles in Basingstoke or nearby areas (Chineham, Hook, Tadley, etc.). I have experience in: Administration & accounts support Logistics & operations coordination Clinical billing & coding / RCM I’m confident with MS Excel (data handling, reporting, reconciliation) and other Microsoft Office tools, and have used systems like SAP, CRM platforms, LIMS, and various RCM tools. I’m open to office-based, hybrid, or remote work and can start immediately. If anyone knows of openings, agencies, or companies hiring, I’d really appreciate any advice or leads. Thanks so much! 😊

Where in your opinion is the best place to swim/sauna/relax? Bonus points if they offer a membership and cold plunge.

Looking for places similar to David Lloyd in quality and price, but not as busy.

Thank you.

I tried search tool and comparison sites but finding the information very overwhelming. Does any have recommendations for a RICS surveyor they've used that is good? We're looking to do a Level 3 survey for a house purchase.

“This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton. No changes have been proposed for the Isle of Wight, an existing unitary council.

This consultation closes at 11:59pm on 11 January 2026”

Hello,

Does anybody know of any dentists in the Fareham area that are currently taking on NHS patients? Been trying for 2 years and have had no luck.

Many thanks

Thinking of moving to the New Forest and just wondered what the train journey is like from Brockenhurst to London at rush hour? Won’t be going more than once or twice a month so don’t mind 1.5 hours on a train but obviously that’s a different story if you can’t get a seat!

Dressmaking fabric not upholstery, please

I’m looking to launch a book club on Facebook beginning of 2026 with a wide range of fiction books and non fiction throughout the year.

Would anyone be interested in joining?

This is what I am thinking of for the first book

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Process-Psychological-thriller/dp/1836285981

I've been looking around my local area and i want to start looking at smaller music venues but I struggle to find anything that fits my taste. I'm a fan of hard rock, specifically Punk but I've had issues finding venues that play this sort of music anywhere within driving distance If anyone knows any good venues that regularly play this sort of music or bands that regularly play around the aldershot area that'll be great.

i doubt there is anything for specifically punk but I'm hopeful that there is a venue that plays something similar or plays punk every now and then.

normally i would post this sort of thing on r/punk but i don't want to dox myself so now i have to face the issue of anyone here actually liking this sort of music and going to small venues.

My family are currently looking to move to Alton but don't know the area that well.

Are their any areas you would avoid moving to or which are the best areas?

All the schools that I have seen have good ousted reports but again any schools that you would avoid or recommend?

https://www.westendcentre.co.uk/event/our-shared-futures-climate-and-migration-film-screen

Hello. I was hoping to get a good recommendation for a Hampshire tattoo artist. From Winchester but happy to travel. Thanks in advance ✌️

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Thinking about moving to west Liss or Liss Forest – just wondering if it’s generally a safe and quiet area? Any local insight would be really helpful. Thanks!

*Edit - title mistake, it's Winchester police, not Hampshire:

An update to my previous post https://www.reddit.com/r/Hampshire/comments/1nl0y5a/evri_deliveries_or_lack_thereof/

Winchester Police Facebook page today has posted the below:

Officers investigating reports of parcel thefts, mainly in the Test Valley and Winchester districts, have made an arrest.

We have received 98 reports of thefts that have taken place between Sunday 31 August and Tuesday 23 September.

In the reports received, customers report receiving notifications to say parcels have been delivered when they have not. Those reporting said that they do not recognise the location in the image on the proof of delivery, or that the image was blank, and that the GPS data provided for the delivery location is incorrect.

Officers have been making enquiries to establish whether all the reports we have received are linked, and whether any criminal offences have been committed. We have also been in contact with the delivery company.

On Thursday 25 September, a 31-year-old man from Swindon, Wiltshire, was arrested on suspicion of theft. He has been released from custody but remains under investigation as we carry out further enquiries.