Welcome to Hambledon
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Hambledon is a small village and civil parish in the county of Hampshire in England, situated about 10 miles (16 km) north of Portsmouth within the South Downs National Park. Hambledon is best known as the 'Cradle of Cricket'. It is thought that Hambledon Club, one of the oldest cricket clubs known, was formed about 1750. Hambledon was England's leading cricket club from about 1765 until the formation of MCC (Marylebone Cricket Club) in 1787. The famous Bat and Ball Inn in Hyden Farm Lane is next to the historic cricket ground at Broadhalfpenny Down where the Hambledon club originally played. The inn was run by Richard Nyren, who was also captain of the club. The modern Hambledon Cricket Club's ground is at Ridge Meadow, about 0.5 miles (800 m) away. Hambledon is a rural village surrounded by fields and woods. There are about 400 households with just under 1,000 residents. The hamlet of Chidden, 2 miles (3.2 km) north of Hambledon, is in the parish. The nearest villages are Clanfield, Denmead and Soberton. Due to the climate and location Hambledon also has its very own vineyard, producing its own wine.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
2,233 hectares |
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Population |
1,032 (2021) |
Density |
46 people/km2 |
Mean age |
46.4 |
Ward |
Central Meon Valley |
District |
Winchester |
Postcodes |
PO7, PO8 |
ONS ID |
E04004667 |
Council
Contact details for Hambledon Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Hambledon Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Hambledon Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Hambledon Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Hambledon Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Hambledon Parish.
Local News
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Flood alerts issued across various parts of Winchester district
Published: 4th Apr 2024
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The 22 best places to do your Christmas shopping this year
Published: 25th Nov 2023
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Marwell Hotel cancels The Hursley Hambledon Hunt ball
Published: 15th Feb 2024