Parish in Test Valley, Hampshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.004, -1.424 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 40 22 |
| Dialling code: | 01794 (Romsey) |
The village and civil parish of Ampfield sits in the rolling countryside of Test Valley in Hampshire, England, a few miles northeast of Romsey and roughly between Winchester and Southampton. The parish combines farmland, small woodlands and commons and lies close to stretches of the River Test, making it a quiet spot popular with walkers and those interested in local wildlife.
Historically agricultural, Ampfield retains a distinctly rural character with traditional cottages, country houses and a parish church alongside community facilities; many residents now commute to nearby towns while village life is sustained by a village hall and local groups. The area is appreciated for its relaxed pace, scenic lanes and the conservation-minded feel that typifies much of the Test Valley countryside.
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