Parish in Basingstoke and Deane, Hampshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.259, -1.409 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 41 51 |
| Population: | 671 |
| Dialling code: | 01264 (Andover) |
St. Mary Bourne sits in a small chalk valley in the north-west of the Basingstoke and Deane district of Hampshire, England. The village clusters along a clear chalk stream and is notable for its timber‑framed and thatched cottages, a medieval parish church and a compact village green, giving it a well‑preserved rural character that many conservation-minded visitors appreciate.
Historically agricultural, the area still supports working farms alongside small local businesses, while a significant number of residents commute to nearby towns such as Basingstoke and Andover. Community life is lively for a village of its size, centred on the church, village hall and seasonal fetes, and the mix of listed buildings and countryside makes it popular with walkers and anyone interested in Hampshire rural heritage.
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