The thriving town of Hedge End is the fastest growing town in the Borough of Eastleigh over the last 20 years – unsurprising when you consider the wealth of amenities on the doorstep.
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Hedge End has expanded over the years to include buzzing residential areas, out-of-town superstores and office parks.
The town has a strong sense of community and holds a popular annual carnival with supporting events throughout the year.
Just off the M27 between Southampton and Portsmouth, the Hedge End Retail Park is home to more than 30 top brands, with flagship M&S, Sainsbury and Next stores, as well as other names like DFS, Dwell, and Oak Furnitureland and a range of food outlets.
Hedge End is also close to the many shops, bars and restaurants of Whitely Shopping Centre, and has beautiful country parks on the doorstep, with the Ageas Bowl - home of Hampshire cricket – within batting distance.
The borough includes the attractive waterside villages of Netley, Hamble, Swanwick and Bursledon.
Royal Victoria Country Park
On the shores of Southampton Water, this country park has a small shingle beach, mature woodland and miles of open fields. Rich in history, the park was once home to the British Army’s first purpose-built military hospital. Just the chapel remains today, with a tower that offers spectacular views across the parkland, which has a play area, miniature railway, sensory garden and pond.
River Hamble Country Park
Sitting on the banks of the River Hamble, this park is the perfect place to picnic, play, relax and ramble. Within the park sits Manor Farm, where farming life throughout the Victorian era is brought to life through historic buildings and agricultural machinery.
The Ageas Bowl
Home of Hampshire cricket since 2001, the Ageas Bowl is an impressive international venue for both sport and entertainment, and is also home to the Elite International Sports Academy, the Hilton at The Ageas Bowl, the Boundary Lakes golf course, a spa, and restaurant.
The Forest of Bere
This attractive mix of woodland, heathland and open fields has something to offer whatever the season. There’s an adventure play area with wooden playhouses, wigwams, climbing wall and sandpit, and an extensive network of walk and cycle paths.
Dowd's Farm Park
Dowd’s Farm Park is Hedge End’s newest and largest district park with 16 acres of parkland and meadow, a lake, sculpture trail and jetty, woodland and wildlife areas, and play facilities.
Heritage and History
The original rural hamlet developed on Botley Comon after 1250 when it was granted to the men of Botley as common pasture. In 1267, royal charters allowed Botley to hold an annual fair and weekly market on the common, which eventually became a market town.
The origin of the name Hedge End is uncertain, but it was in use by the start of the 18th century.
In the late 19th century, Hedge End was a strawberry growing area, and fruits were taken to London and Scotland by train from Botley.
During World War II, Hedge End was designated a safe area suitable for the reception of evacuees from more vulnerable cities. As raids on Southampton intensified in 1940, Hedge End took in 129 evacuees from the town.
Hedge End office areas
Hedge End | Grange Park | Botley | West End | Netley | Hamble | Bursledon | Lowford | Park Gate | Sarisbury Green | Whiteley | Swanwick
Our Hedge End specialist
Russell Webb
Contact Russell or any of our Hedge End team on 01489 779030 or at hedgeend@whiteandguard.com.
