Blendworth

Blendworth is a village in the East Hampshire district of Hampshire, England. It lies 0.4 miles (0.6 km) northeast of Horndean just east off the A3 road.

Blendworth
Blendworth is located in Hampshire
Blendworth
Blendworth
Location within Hampshire
Population(2001) < 100
OS grid referenceSU710134
Civil parish
District
Shire county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townWATERLOOVILLE
Postcode districtPO8
Dialling code023
PoliceHampshire and Isle of Wight
FireHampshire and Isle of Wight
AmbulanceSouth Central
UK Parliament

The village has a population of fewer than 100 people. The church, Holy Trinity, was erected in 1850–51, and until recently had a C of E Infant School next to it. It is part of the parish of Horndean. Blendworth also has a brass band. and had stables until 2022 when all the land belonging to Myrtle Farm - which included the stables - was sold.[1] The nearest railway station is 2.2 miles (3.5 km) southeast of the village, at Rowlands Castle.

The village is also close to Chalton, Finchdean and Rowlands Castle.

Blendworth Brass Band

The Blendworth Brass Band was founded in 1982 by Commander Chris Eason, OBE. The band are well known in the surrounding areas such as: Portsmouth, Southampton, Hayling Island, Denmead, Petersfield, Liss, Havant and Waterlooville. They regularly take trips within the UK and Europe to promote brass band music and further their musical ability.

The band rehearse at the Blendworth Church Centre on Thursday evenings from 7.30pm to 9.30pm.

References

  1. "For Sale: Land and Properties at Myrtle Farm, Blendworth, Hampshire · Henry Adams Estate Agents". Henry Adams Estate & Lettings Agents. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
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