Petersfield

Petersfield, derived from 'St. Peters in the field' is a small town towards the western end of the South Downs National Park at the junction of the A272 road from Sussex to Winchester and the main A3 London to Portsmouth Road that bypasses the town.

By car

The town is just off the main A3 London to Portsmouth trunk route. It is also on the A272 road on the stretch between Midhurst and Winchester. Access from Alton and Aldershot can be achieved by the B3006 and A326 respectively. Options exist from Chichester and Emsworth of routes using the B2141 and B2146 roads however some may find use of the mostly dual carriageway A27 and A3 trunk roads may be more convenient.

By train

• Petersfield railway station

  address: Station Approach Petersfield GU32 3EE
  A stop for all services on the direct London Waterloo to Portsmouth route. On the Portsmouth Direct Line running between London Waterloo and Portsmouth Harbour. Station managed by South West Trains

By bus

The town is served by Stagecoach buses from Havant, Waterloovile, Winchester and Alton. Emsworth and District Coaches provide a limited service from Chichester and Midhurst. The National Express Bus service 031 from Portsmouth to London calls at Petersfield once daily.

By bicycle

• National Cycle Route 22Runs Banstead, Surrey to Brockenhurst in the New Forest, passing through Dorking, Guildford, Farnham, Petersfield, Havant, Portsmouth, Ryde, Yarmouth and Lymington.

• East Hampshire (EH) Regional Cycle RoutePasses through the town. A circular cycle route tours of East Hampshire AONB.

On foot

• South Downs WayLong distance footpath & bridleway (100 miles, 160 km) running Winchester in Hampshire to Eastbourne in East Sussex passes 4 miles (6½ km) S of Petersfield

• Shipwrights WayLong distance footpath, bridleway and cycle route (50 miles, 80 km) in Hampshire running from Bentley Railway Station to Portsmouth via Alice Holt Forest, Liss, Liphook, Petersfield, Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Havant and Hayling Island with alternative routes for some more able walkers. The sections through Petersfield follow national cycle route 22.

The centre of the town is quite small and most places can be accessed by walking.

• Flora Twort Gallery

  address: Church Path
  Exhibition celebrating local artist Flora Twort, once owner of Langstone Mill and friend of Neville Shute (Norway), the engineer and novelist.

• Petersfield Physic GardenA private green garden in a 17th-century style in the centre of town.

• Petersfield Museum

  phone: +44 1730 262601
  address: The Old Courthouse, St Peter’s Rd, Petersfield GU32 3HX

• St Peter's Church

  phone: +44 1730 260213
  address: Church Path, The Square, Petersfield GU32 3HS

• Uppark House & Garden

  address: South Harting, Petersfield GU31 5QR
  Free parking. Cafe. No dogs

• Butser Ancient Farm

  address: Chalton Lane Chalton PO8 0BG
  Stone Age to Roman farm on archaeological site with reconstructed buildings, workshops, and ancient animal breeds. Hosts an annual wicker man burning on the feast of Beltain

• The Festival Hall

  address: Heath Road, GU31 4EA
  Holds events, drama, music and films.

• Heath Lake Boats

  address: Heath Raod West
  Seasonal boat and kayak hire on Heath Lake (subject to season and weather).

• Open Air Swimming Pool

  phone: +44 1730 265143
  address: The Courtyard, Heath Rd, Petersfield, GU31 4DZ
  Heated.

• The Hangers WayAlton Railway Station (15 miles (25 km) N of town) to Queen Elizabeth Country Park (5½ miles S of town).

• Queen Elizabeth Country Park

  phone: +44 2392 595040
  address: PO8 0QE
  Walking, cycling, cafe, adventure play, picnics & BBQs.

• Butser Hill

  address: 4.5 km SW of Petersfield
  Butser Hill is the second highest point in Hampshire and is a SSSI.

• Taro Leisure Centre

  phone: +44 3330 050473
  address: Penns Place, GU31 4EX
  Sports centre with swimming facilities, flume; health centre with spa pool; other non membership bookable activities

Petersfield includes an assortment of independent craft shops. There is a market in the square on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

• All That's Handmade

  phone: +44 1730 858170
  address: 11 Lavant St, Petersfield GU32 3EL

• Waitrose

  phone: +44 1730 233339
  address: 8 Rams Walk, Petersfield GU32 3JA

• M&S Simply Food

  phone: +44 1730 261962
  address: 21-25 High St, Petersfield GU32 3JT

• Fez

  phone: +44 1730 231266
  address: 39b Chapel St, Bakery Lane, Petersfield GU32 3DY

• The Old Drum

  phone: +44 1730 300208
  address: 16 Chapel St, Petersfield GU32 3DP

• Ask Italian

  phone: +44 1730 231113
  address: 19 High St, Petersfield GU32 3JT
  Free Wi-Fi

• The Square Brewery

  address: The Square, GU32 3HJ
  Fullers pub also offering food.

• The Red Lion

  phone: +44 1730 235160
  address: 3 College St, Petersfield GU31 4AE

• The Townhouse

  phone: +44 1730 265630
  address: 28 High St, Petersfield GU32 3JL

• The Good Intent

  phone: +44 1730 263838
  address: College St, Petersfield GU31 4AF
  Free Wi-Fi

• Pearfield

  address: 40 Marden Way, GU31 4PW
  B & B featured in an episode of Four in a Bed.

• Premier Inn

  phone: +44 871 527 8878 (premium)
  address: Winchester Rd, Petersfield GU32 3BS
  Free Wi-Fi. Restaurant

• 1 The Spain

  phone: +44 1730 263261
  address: 1 The Spain, Sheep St, Petersfield GU32 3JZ

• Border Cottage

  phone: +44 1730 263179
  address: 4 Heath Rd, Petersfield GU31 4DU

• Tilmore

  phone: +44 1730 300765
  address: 35 Tilmore Rd, Petersfield GU32 2HJ
  No pets. Not suitable for people with limited mobility

• Post Office

  address: 29 The Square, Petersfield GU32 3HG

• Aldershot
• Alton
• Chichester
• Emsworth
• Guildford
• Havant
• Winchester