Coordinates: 51°07′08″N 0°47′58″W / 51.11892°N 0.79943°W
| Headley Down | |
  Headley Down
 Headley Down shown within Hampshire |
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| OS grid reference | |
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| Parish | Headley |
| District | East Hampshire |
| Shire county | Hampshire |
| Region | South East |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Police | Hampshire |
| Fire | Hampshire |
| Ambulance | South Central |
| European Parliament | South East England |
| List of places: UK • England • Hampshire | |
Headley Down is a village in the East Hampshire district of Hampshire, England surrounded on two sides by National Trust Parkland. It is 2.9 miles (4.6 km) east of Bordon on the B3002 road. Nearby are the villages of Grayshott, Churt and Thursley.
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Transport
The B3002 (Beech Hill/Grayshott Road) connects Headley Down to the A3 road at Hindhead.
The nearest railway station is 3.3 miles (5.3 km) south of the village, at Liphook.
There is only 1 bus route which passes through the village the Stagecoach 18 bus
History
It was formally named in March 1923 when the Post Office proclaimed that 'the official name of the Telephone Call Office which has been established on Stone Hill will be Headley Down.'
During the Second World War the area was a camp for Canadian soldiers, the King of Norway (Haakon VII) lived here for a time after his country was invaded by the Germans. The house (Stonedene) has since been demolished, replaced by a residential development called Stonedene Close.
Facilities
Children's Play Area Next to Woodlands Hall. Includes Swings roundabout and seats for parents.
Youth Pod Behind Woodlands Hall. Includes Basketball Pitch.
One Stop Local Shop
Post Office Located in the shop.
Woodlands Hall Preschool Club, Children's Club and Holiday Club are amongst the services available.
Social
Headley Theatre Club The Club was founded in 1952, building on the success of a pageant held to celebrate the Festival of Britain the previous year. It was felt that an organisation should be formed in the Village to encourage such enthusiasm and talent on a more permanent basis. And so it has remained. The Club puts on a pantomime, a 3-act play and a musical event each year.
St Francis Community Church An interdenominational church for Headley Down and the surrounding area. Located in Eddeys Lane.
Headley Down Scouts A Scout, Cub and Beaver Group. Meetings are at the Scout Centre in Beech Hill
External links
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