Towns & cities · South East England
Purbrook
Purbrook — village in Hampshire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bedhampton · 3.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Purbrook is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 9,171 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Hampshire, England". Coordinates: 50.8655°, -1.0367°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Purbrook is a village in the Borough of Havant in Hampshire, England. Purbrook is on the outskirts of Waterlooville just north of the Portsmouth. Purbrook village is part of Purbrook Ward which also includes Widley and Crookhorn and had a population of 9,281 (2001), taking up 7.7% of Havant borough's population.
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Background
History
Waterlooville and Cowplain did not exist before the year 1815. Before then the area was part of the Forest of Bere, which stretched from the border of Sussex to Winchester. Now the Forest of Bere is a mixture of woodland, open space, heathland, and farmland that includes a small part of the South Downs National Park. On the southern fringe of the forest was the little village of Purbrook. Its name is a corruption of Pucanbroc, which means the brook of the water-sprite. Early in the 19th century a windmill was built in Purbrook. Purbrook Church (St Johns) was built in 1858. In 1869 Purbrook Industrial School opened in Stakes Road. Purbrook Park House was built in 1770. It was rebuilt in…
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- Coordinates
- 50.8655, -1.0367
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Havant
- Parish
- Havant, unparished area
- Postcode
- PO7 5NR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Havant
- Population
- 9,171
- Nearest railway station
- Bedhampton — 3.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q656706 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Purbrook (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Entrance to St John's Purbrook - geograph.org.uk - 732531.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
The Grange
Hostels · 0.4 km
Fort Purbrook
Forts · 1.3 km
Farlington Redoubt
Forts · 1.5 km
Gobs Barrow
Burial mounds & barrows · 1.6 km
Waterlooville Pop up Shop
Farmers’ markets · 1.7 km
Waterlooville
Museums · 1.7 km
Hulbert Road Cemetery
Cemeteries · 1.7 km
River Wallington
Museums · 1.8 km
Waterrlooville Columns
Public art & sculpture · 1.8 km
Bevis Long Barrow
Burial mounds & barrows · 1.9 km
Deserted Medieval Village of Widley
Archaeological sites · 2.0 km
London Road Tunnel Shelter
Caves · 2.0 km
Purbrook is a village located in Hampshire, South East England, with a population of 9,171. Our guide lists N nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 9,171
- Administrative county
- Hampshire
- Constituency
- Havant
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Things to see in Purbrook
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Emsworth Museum
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Farlington Marshes
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Forest of Bere
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Gate to Housing Estate
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Havant Cemetery
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Hayling Billy
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📷 5Cemeteries · South East England
Hulbert Road Cemetery
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King's Stone
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Langstone Bridge
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Langstone Harbour
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Langstone Mill
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North Binness Island
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Portsdown Hill
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South Binness Island
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Southmoor Nature Reserve
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Nearby
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Gobs Barrow
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Waterlooville Pop up Shop
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📷 5Museums · South East England
Waterlooville
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Where to eat & stay near Purbrook
Places to stay
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📷 5Hotels · South East England
Premier Inn Havant South
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📷 5Campsites · South East England
Pit Hill Farm Campsite.
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📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Tye Caravan Park
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Places to eat & drink
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The Golden Lion
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The Black Dog Public House, Including Boundary Walls
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The Old House At Home Public House
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The Golden Lion Inn
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Air Balloon Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Purbrook?
- Purbrook is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO7 5NR), in the parish of Havant, unparished area.
- What is Purbrook?
- Purbrook — village in Hampshire, England.
- How do I get to Purbrook?
- The nearest railway station is Bedhampton, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO7 5NR.
- Is Purbrook free to visit?
- Yes, Purbrook is free to enter.
- How do I get to Purbrook?
- The nearest railway station is Bedhampton, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO7 5NR.