# Titchfield: Full Reference > Local news and community guide for Titchfield, Hampshire. A village with over a thousand years of history, home to Titchfield Abbey and a strong local community. ## Areas ### Titchfield Village Centre Titchfield village centre is the historic heart of the settlement, focused on The Square and the wide South Street that runs south from it. The Square is a small open space at the junction of South Street, West Street, High Street, and Coach Hill, and it serves as the natural gathering point for the... URL: https://www.titchfield.news/areas/titchfield-village-centre ### West Hill West Hill is the area to the west and north-west of the village centre, rising gently from The Square along the road towards Fareham. The housing here is a mix of older properties near the village core and mid-twentieth-century development further out. Some of the houses along the upper part of West... URL: https://www.titchfield.news/areas/west-hill ### Bridge Street Area The Bridge Street area lies to the north of the village centre, where the road crosses the old course of the River Meon and leads towards Titchfield Abbey. This is one of the most historically significant parts of the village. Bridge Street itself connects the village to the abbey ruins and to the p... URL: https://www.titchfield.news/areas/bridge-street-area ### Coach Hill Coach Hill is the road that rises steeply eastward from The Square towards the A27 and Fareham. It takes its name from the coaching route that historically connected Titchfield to the main east-west road along the south coast. The hill is one of the more noticeable gradients in an otherwise gently u... URL: https://www.titchfield.news/areas/coach-hill ### Segensworth Segensworth lies to the north of Titchfield village, straddling the boundary between the historic parish and the modern Fareham borough. It is primarily known as a business and employment area rather than a residential one. Segensworth Business Centre and the surrounding industrial and office parks ... URL: https://www.titchfield.news/areas/segensworth ### Titchfield Common Titchfield Common is a residential area to the east and south-east of the village centre, developed mainly in the second half of the twentieth century. The name refers to the former common land that once extended across this part of the parish before enclosure and subsequent building. The area is ch... URL: https://www.titchfield.news/areas/titchfield-common ### Titchfield Park Titchfield Park is a residential area to the south and south-west of the village centre, taking its name from the green spaces and recreational ground in the vicinity. The area includes Barry's Meadow playing fields, which provide the village's main sports and recreation facility with football pitch... URL: https://www.titchfield.news/areas/titchfield-park ### Catisfield Catisfield is a small settlement to the east of Titchfield, sitting between the village and Fareham town. It has its own identity, distinct from both Titchfield and Fareham, though modern development has reduced the gap between the three. The heart of Catisfield is the area around Catisfield Lane an... URL: https://www.titchfield.news/areas/catisfield ### Posbrook Lane Area The Posbrook Lane area extends south from the village centre towards Meon Shore and the coast. Posbrook Lane itself is a narrow country lane that runs from the southern edge of the village down to the marshes and nature reserve at Titchfield Haven. This is the part of Titchfield where the village me... URL: https://www.titchfield.news/areas/posbrook-lane-area ## Guides ### Restaurants in Titchfield Titchfield is a small village, and its restaurant scene reflects that scale. There is no high street lined with dining options, but what is available tends to be reliable and rooted in the community r... URL: https://www.titchfield.news/guide/restaurants ### Cafes in Titchfield Cafe culture in Titchfield is modest in scale but serves the village well. The options within the village centre are limited, reflecting the compact size of the settlement, but there are places to get... URL: https://www.titchfield.news/guide/cafes ### Pubs in Titchfield Titchfield has two pubs in the village centre, both of which play an important role in the community and social life of the settlement. The Bugle on The Square is the more prominent of the two, occupy... URL: https://www.titchfield.news/guide/pubs ### Takeaways in Titchfield Titchfield village does not have a dedicated takeaway shop within its centre. The village pubs offer some takeaway options, and the post office and shop carry a limited range of ready-made food, but f... URL: https://www.titchfield.news/guide/takeaways ### Farm Shops Near Titchfield The agricultural character of the Meon valley and the surrounding Hampshire countryside supports a number of farm shops and local produce outlets within reach of Titchfield. While the village itself d... URL: https://www.titchfield.news/guide/farm-shops ### Sunday Lunch in Titchfield Sunday lunch is a well-established tradition in Titchfield, and the village pubs are popular destinations for a roast dinner at the weekend. The Bugle on The Square serves a traditional Sunday roast t... URL: https://www.titchfield.news/guide/sunday-lunch ### Breakfast Spots in Titchfield Breakfast options in Titchfield village are limited by the compact size of the settlement. There is no dedicated breakfast cafe in the village centre, and the morning food scene is quieter than you wo... URL: https://www.titchfield.news/guide/breakfast-spots ### Local Produce in Titchfield Titchfield sits in the Meon valley, an area with a long agricultural history and a continuing tradition of food production. The fertile land of the valley and the surrounding Hampshire countryside pro... URL: https://www.titchfield.news/guide/local-produce ### Shops in Titchfield Titchfield retains a small number of shops in the village centre, concentrated on South Street and around The Square. The range is limited compared to a town, but the shops that survive serve importan... URL: https://www.titchfield.news/guide/shops ### Hairdressers in Titchfield Titchfield has a hairdresser within the village centre, providing a local option for haircuts and styling without the need to travel to Fareham or Locks Heath. The village salon serves both men and wo... URL: https://www.titchfield.news/guide/hairdressers ### Vets Near Titchfield There is no veterinary practice within Titchfield village itself, but there are several options within a short drive. The Fareham area is well served by veterinary surgeries, with practices in Fareham... URL: https://www.titchfield.news/guide/vets ### Dentists Near Titchfield Dental practices serving Titchfield residents are located in Fareham and the surrounding area. There is no dental surgery within the village itself, but several practices are within a short drive. Fa... URL: https://www.titchfield.news/guide/dentists ### Estate Agents for Titchfield Estate agents handling property in Titchfield are based primarily in Fareham town centre and Locks Heath, where most of the main agencies have offices. There is no estate agent's office within the vil... URL: https://www.titchfield.news/guide/estate-agents ### Tradespeople in Titchfield Finding reliable tradespeople is a concern for homeowners everywhere, and Titchfield residents are no different. The village benefits from being in an area where there are numerous small trade busines... URL: https://www.titchfield.news/guide/tradespeople ### Buses in Titchfield Titchfield is served by local bus routes that connect the village to Fareham town centre and the surrounding areas. The main bus stop is on The Square in the village centre, providing a convenient dep... URL: https://www.titchfield.news/guide/buses ### Trains Near Titchfield Titchfield does not have its own railway station. The nearest station is Fareham, approximately three miles east of the village centre. Fareham station provides direct services to London Waterloo, Por... URL: https://www.titchfield.news/guide/trains ### Parking in Titchfield Parking in Titchfield village is limited, reflecting its historic layout and compact centre. There is a small public car park off South Street that provides the main off-street parking for the village... URL: https://www.titchfield.news/guide/parking ### Cycling in Titchfield Titchfield and the surrounding area offer reasonable cycling conditions, with quiet lanes, rural roads, and some off-road paths that make the village a practical base for both utility and recreational... URL: https://www.titchfield.news/guide/cycling ### Walking Routes from Titchfield Titchfield is exceptionally well placed for walking. The village is surrounded by a network of footpaths, bridleways, and lanes that provide access to the River Meon, the coast, the nature reserve, an... URL: https://www.titchfield.news/guide/walking-routes ### Commuting from Titchfield Titchfield's position in the Fareham borough, between Portsmouth and Southampton and close to the M27 motorway, makes it a practical base for commuters working in either city or in the business parks ... URL: https://www.titchfield.news/guide/commuting ### Doctors Near Titchfield There is no GP surgery within Titchfield village itself. Residents are registered with practices in the surrounding area, primarily in Fareham, Locks Heath, or Stubbington. The practices that serve th... URL: https://www.titchfield.news/guide/doctors ### Pharmacies Near Titchfield Titchfield village does not have a pharmacy within its centre. The nearest pharmacies are in Locks Heath and Fareham, both a short drive from the village. The Sainsbury's pharmacy at Locks Heath Shopp... URL: https://www.titchfield.news/guide/pharmacy ### Fitness in Titchfield Fitness options in Titchfield range from the informal, using the village's excellent walking and cycling routes, to the formal, through gyms and classes in the surrounding area. The village itself do... URL: https://www.titchfield.news/guide/fitness ### Mental Health Support Near Titchfield Mental health services available to Titchfield residents are provided through the NHS, through voluntary organisations, and through private practitioners in the wider Fareham area. GP surgeries are t... URL: https://www.titchfield.news/guide/mental-health ### Dental Care Near Titchfield Dental care for Titchfield residents is provided by practices in Fareham, Locks Heath, and the surrounding area. There is no dental surgery within the village itself. NHS dental places are in high de... URL: https://www.titchfield.news/guide/dentists-health ### Schools in Titchfield Education in Titchfield centres on Titchfield Primary School, which serves children from reception age through to year six. The school is located on Coach Hill and has a strong reputation within the l... URL: https://www.titchfield.news/guide/schools ### Nurseries in Titchfield Early years childcare in the Titchfield area is provided by a mix of nurseries, pre-schools, and childminders serving families with children below school age. The village and its immediate surroundin... URL: https://www.titchfield.news/guide/nurseries ### Tutoring in Titchfield Private tutoring is available in the Titchfield and Fareham area for children and young people at all stages of education. Tutors offer support in a wide range of subjects, with maths, English, and sc... URL: https://www.titchfield.news/guide/tutoring ### Adult Education Near Titchfield Adult education opportunities for Titchfield residents are available through a combination of local provision, further education colleges, and online learning. Fareham College on Bishopsfield Road pr... URL: https://www.titchfield.news/guide/adult-education ### School Catchments in Titchfield School catchment areas are a significant consideration for families living in or moving to Titchfield. The catchment for Titchfield Primary School covers the village and its immediate surroundings, an... URL: https://www.titchfield.news/guide/school-catchments ### Buying Property in Titchfield Buying property in Titchfield offers the prospect of living in one of Hampshire's most attractive villages, but the market is competitive and prices reflect the desirability of the location. The hous... URL: https://www.titchfield.news/guide/buying-property ### Renting in Titchfield The rental market in Titchfield is smaller than in larger centres, reflecting the village's predominantly owner-occupied character. Rental properties do come onto the market, but the supply is limited... URL: https://www.titchfield.news/guide/renting ### Property Prices in Titchfield Property prices in Titchfield are among the highest in the Fareham borough, reflecting the village's character, its conservation area status, and the general desirability of the location. The village ... URL: https://www.titchfield.news/guide/property-prices ### New Builds Near Titchfield New build housing within Titchfield village is limited by the conservation area designation, the green belt, and the compact size of the settlement. The planning framework for the area restricts large... URL: https://www.titchfield.news/guide/new-builds ### Council Tax in Titchfield Council tax in Titchfield is set by Fareham Borough Council in combination with Hampshire County Council, Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner, and Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Servi... URL: https://www.titchfield.news/guide/council-tax ### Playgrounds in Titchfield Titchfield has a children's playground at Barry's Meadow playing fields, south of the village centre. The playground provides equipment for children of various ages, including swings, slides, and clim... URL: https://www.titchfield.news/guide/playgrounds ### Family Activities in Titchfield Titchfield is a good base for families with children, offering a range of activities that make the most of the village's historic setting and natural surroundings. Titchfield Haven nature reserve is ... URL: https://www.titchfield.news/guide/family-activities ### Community Groups in Titchfield Titchfield has an active community life supported by a range of groups, societies, and organisations that bring residents together around shared interests. The Titchfield Village Trust is one of the ... URL: https://www.titchfield.news/guide/community-groups ### Churches in Titchfield Titchfield has two main places of worship: St Peter's Church and Titchfield Evangelical Church. St Peter's Church is the Anglican parish church and one of the most historically significant churches i... URL: https://www.titchfield.news/guide/churches ### Volunteering in Titchfield Volunteering is a significant part of community life in Titchfield, and there are numerous opportunities for residents to contribute their time and skills to local organisations. Titchfield Haven nat... URL: https://www.titchfield.news/guide/volunteering ### Village Events in Titchfield Titchfield has a full calendar of village events that reflects the strength and vitality of its community. The events range from large public gatherings to smaller, more intimate occasions organised b... URL: https://www.titchfield.news/guide/village-events ### Titchfield Haven Nature Reserve Titchfield Haven National Nature Reserve is one of the most important wetland sites on the south coast of England and is the single most significant natural attraction in the Titchfield area. The rese... URL: https://www.titchfield.news/guide/titchfield-haven ### Walks Around Titchfield The walking around Titchfield is some of the best in the Fareham borough, with a variety of routes that take in river scenery, medieval ruins, coastal views, and the Hampshire countryside. The canal ... URL: https://www.titchfield.news/guide/walks ### Wildlife in Titchfield The wildlife around Titchfield is exceptionally rich, thanks to the combination of the River Meon, the wetlands of Titchfield Haven, the farmland, and the coastal habitats of the Solent shore. The bi... URL: https://www.titchfield.news/guide/wildlife ### Parks and Green Spaces in Titchfield Titchfield is well provided with green spaces and outdoor areas for a village of its size, ranging from the formal playing fields to the wild spaces of the river corridor and the nature reserve. Barr... URL: https://www.titchfield.news/guide/parks ### Gardening in Titchfield Gardening is a popular activity in Titchfield, supported by the village's rural setting, the quality of the local soil, and the relatively mild climate of the south Hampshire coast. The soil in the T... URL: https://www.titchfield.news/guide/gardening ### Titchfield Abbey History Titchfield Abbey is the most significant historic site in the village and one of the most important monastic ruins in Hampshire. The abbey was founded in 1232 by Peter des Roches, Bishop of Winchester... URL: https://www.titchfield.news/guide/abbey ### Place House in Titchfield Place House was the grand Tudor mansion created by Thomas Wriothesley, 1st Earl of Southampton, from the buildings of the dissolved Titchfield Abbey. The conversion, carried out between 1537 and 1542,... URL: https://www.titchfield.news/guide/place-house ### The Great Barn of Titchfield The Great Barn at Titchfield is a medieval timber-framed barn that has been part of the village for over five centuries. The barn dates from the fifteenth century and was built as a tithe barn, a buil... URL: https://www.titchfield.news/guide/great-barn-history ### St Peter's Church Titchfield St Peter's Church is the oldest building in Titchfield and one of the most historically important parish churches in Hampshire. The church has been a place of worship for well over a thousand years, a... URL: https://www.titchfield.news/guide/st-peters ### Titchfield Conservation Area The Titchfield Conservation Area was designated in 1969 to protect the architectural and historic character of the village centre. The conservation area covers the core of the settlement, including Th... URL: https://www.titchfield.news/guide/conservation-area ### Local Legends of Titchfield Every village of Titchfield's age accumulates stories and traditions that sit at the boundary between history and folklore. Titchfield has its share, some grounded in documented fact, others preserved... URL: https://www.titchfield.news/guide/local-legends ## History - 700: Saxon Settlement at Titchfield - 1086: Titchfield in the Domesday Book - 1232: Titchfield Abbey Founded - 1260: Titchfield Granted Market Rights - 1400: The Great Barn of Titchfield - 1537: Wriothesley Family Acquires Titchfield Abbey - 1542: Place House Completed - 1593: Shakespeare and the Earl of Southampton - 1611: Titchfield Canal Constructed - 1645: Titchfield in the English Civil War - 1700: Formation of Titchfield Haven - 1760: St Peter's Church Through the Centuries - 1850: Victorian Village Life in Titchfield - 1944: Titchfield During the Second World War - 1969: Titchfield Conservation Area Designated - 1972: Titchfield Haven Designated as Nature Reserve - 2000: Modern Conservation and Community Life ## Streets - The Square - South Street - High Street - West Street - Bridge Street - Mill Lane - Coach Hill - Church Path - Southampton Hill - Posbrook Lane - Segensworth Road - St Margarets Lane - Common Lane - Barry's Meadow - Funtley Road - Cartwright Drive - Bellfield - Fishers Hill - Ranvilles Lane - Vicarage Lane - Mill Street - Heath Road - Hunts Pond Road - Titchfield Lane ## Places - Titchfield Abbey (Heritage) - Place House Ruins (Heritage) - St Peter's Church (Heritage) - The Great Barn (Heritage) - Titchfield Haven National Nature Reserve (Nature) - The Square (Community) - The Bugle (Food & Drink) - The Wheatsheaf (Food & Drink) - Titchfield Community Centre (Community) - Barry's Meadow Playing Fields (Sport & Leisure) - Titchfield Park (Sport & Leisure) - Titchfield Evangelical Church (Community) - Titchfield Post Office (Shopping) - Segensworth Business Centre (Community) - Locks Heath Shopping Village (Shopping) - Meon Shore (Nature)