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Moving to Liphook - Kerri (7th Mar 2013 - 06:10:18) Hi, we're thinking of moving to Liphook...in fact, we've put an offer on a house already! There's me, my husband and our 2 year old son. We're moving from London, which is where I'm from and, as I've spent 36 years in the city, I'm a little apprehensive of moving away from the hustle and bustle. Anyway, I know very little about Liphook anbd would welcome any information about shops, events and, generally, stuff that would make me feel better about leaving London behind! Any help gratefully accepted and appreciated! Kerri

Re: Moving to Liphook - Maria (7th Mar 2013 - 08:19:38) Hi I\'ve just moved to the area too and so far really like it! It is local for most places - i go to Guildford (20 mins down the A3) alot for a \'girlie\' shopping trip as it has a lot of variety, Portsmouth \'Gunwharf Quays\' is also great for a shopping trip and has a cinema and plenty to see. You have alot of National Trust type places in the area and plenty of places for walking (if you like that kind of thing) and you have the train station locally with good connections into London, if you were missing it :-) There is a Sainsburys in Liphook with a petrol station, and several smaller shops including a newsagents, chemist and hairdressers. You also have several nice pubs that serve food, a selection of takeaway outlets and also a very nice complex which has a restaurant and a Starbucks set in its own grounds. Haslemere is very close too and also has a selection of \'villagey\' type shops plus a Boots, Waitrose, Tesco and a WHSmith. Although a \'quiet\' place to live, it certainly has everything you could ask for. :-)

Re: Moving to Liphook - wendy (7th Mar 2013 - 11:16:36) We also have three extremely good nurseries in the village, all of which take children from two years old, although they may have a small waiting list. There are several playgroups each week, these are a great place to meet other adults, and three excellent schools taking children from 4 right through to 16. See our education page and our new page on nurseries

Re: Moving to Liphook - Debby OK (7th Mar 2013 - 11:59:33) Hi Been here nearly 7 years, originally from London too, and lived in Newcastle for 5 years. We love it here, both my boys are going through the local schools, the youngest starting at one of the 3 nurseries. Very happy with them. Both been/going through Scouts - karate - church youth group. Loads of different clubs for them when they are infant and junior age and lots going on for parents too. Lovely village with a great community atmosphere throughout the year. Busiest I've ever been and the best move we have made. Debby

Re: Moving to Liphook - jaybee (7th Mar 2013 - 12:36:30) If this type of positive postings continues too many people will want to come. Dosen't any one have any negative comments. I have been trying to think of some, but drawn a blank

Re: Moving to Liphook - Robert (7th Mar 2013 - 13:02:49) We are moving to Liphook from London at Easter. Me, my wife and our 2 daughters (a nearly 6 year old and a nearly 1 year old). Funilly enough I'm 38 and lived in London all my life. It looks like a great place and we're really excited about the move. It will certainly be a change from living around Borough/ Elephant & Castle! Anyone got any opinions on nursery options for a 1 year old? What's the Royal School's one like? Also where is the nearest decent butchers ?

Re: Moving to Liphook - Barry (7th Mar 2013 - 13:22:21) Hi , I think nearest butchers is in Haslemere which is a few miles away. Both my kids at Royal School , couldnt recommend it highly enough , in terms of nursery I have only heard good things but suggest you try and visit the school and talk to headteacher etc .

Re: Moving to Liphook - Susie (7th Mar 2013 - 13:53:35) Welcome to Liphook I've lived here for nearly 3 years now and love it here, we have our disagreements but everyone ultimately loves the village and are proud of it. I passed 2 people this morning, they'd never been here before, who stopped me and said how much they love the village and how it has a wonderful atmosphere. They then asked about houses. Maybe I should become a estate agent? I like that people can just stop random starngers and find them helpful and friendly. Well done Liphook. I'll be walking to school in a bit, maybe someone else will stop me.

Re: Moving to Liphook - Simon (7th Mar 2013 - 14:27:36) We moved to Liphook in summer 2012 after about 2 years in Haslemere. Haslemere might be 'prettier' but can't compete with Liphook in terms of friendliness and community. Our neighbours are brilliant and we've been to a few events such as the carol singing and carnival which make you feel part of it all. We've also treated ourselves to health club membership at Old Thorns - yes, indulgent I know, but enjoying that as well. Negatives - I'm surprised at the amount of traffic there is, especially at peak times; and the miserable staff at the Post Office on Headley Road (!) But the positives outweight the negatives by a long way...

Re: Moving to Liphook - liz (7th Mar 2013 - 14:36:16) Best bit is beautiful surrounding countryside. Decent butchers also at Grayshott. Worst bit is traffic and risk of further development as Liphook, unfortunately, has grown and is growing much too quickly.

Re: Moving to Liphook - anne (7th Mar 2013 - 14:49:10) The people of Liphook that I have met are very friendly and there is a proper Community Spirit with the clubs, yearly Carnival & LiDBA Bike ride. Childrens nurseries and schools are excellent catering for all ages. My family and I moved here several years ago from a large town and the things I can say that are lacking are a butchers shop for fresh meat buses and perhaps a bowling alley or something for the older children. There are many things for the younger people to take part in but the teenagers find it difficult especially if not interested in Sports they cannot always afford to travel from the Village for entertainment. Although there is a train station it would be good to have a bus to travel out of the village especially if you are not a car owner you may miss having a bus to use if you have lived in London or large city. The volunteers of Liphook in Bloom do a sterling job in keeping the village lovely so again another group that need volunteers if you were interested in getting involved. Liphook is a lovely place to live and hope you will be happy if you move here.

Re: Moving to Liphook - Sarah (7th Mar 2013 - 19:34:39) Hiya, I moved to Liphook in December (from just up the road, but originally from Essex!). I love it, people are (in the main) very friendly and welcoming. There's lots to do in the village, and because of its size it has some great services too (supermarket, train station etc.). Me and my hubby have been made to feel very welcome, and I'm sure that will be extended to you too. Good luck with the move, I know how stressful it can be! Sarah

Re: Moving to Liphook - EB (7th Mar 2013 - 19:55:17) The village is lovely, we moved here a year and a half ago. Great for families, good food locally and friendly people. People are friendly, and there is also Chichester close by! The schools are great. The Royal School is holding it\'s \'Grow for it\' day on Saturday the 4th of May. It\'s a great, family oriented day which you can bring your children to, complete the activities with them, walk around the beautiful grounds and meet the staff informally. Why not look on their website, you do have to register. Good luck with the move!

Re: Moving to Liphook - Helen (7th Mar 2013 - 22:27:43) A decent butchers also in Petersfield in Lavant Street,just down the road from the station. Or a 10 min car journey.

Re: Moving to Liphook - matt (7th Mar 2013 - 23:08:26) It's a lovely village/small town (given the estimated growth) and my wife and I have been v.happy here. I'll try to focus on the differences you'll notice moving from London (I was there 5 years): Pro's: Quiter Clean air Very friendly people You'll get a seat on the train (if commuting) Great community events; bike ride, carnival, carol singing etc Consistently good schools, nurserys Useful local businesses 30-40 mins from the beach; Hayling, Bosham, Witterings, Southsea You'll feel a lot safer at all times of the day Con's: Quiter! You'll need a car (and patience at peak time but it's nothing like the south circular) SW Trains (if your commuting) Price of petrol/diesel at Sainsburys Nothing for older kids to do Nearest cinema is Guildford (Odeon) or Aldershot (Cineworld) Snow can be bad - buy a snow shovel! Some things are also just different, wellies for example are an acceptable footwear year round!

Re: Moving to Liphook - eml (22nd Mar 2013 - 20:35:29) I have lived in Liphook all my life and am now 18 and am very happy living here and personally don\'t want to leave! It\'s got pretty much all the facilities you need, plenty of hairdressers, pubs, restaurants. Schools- Liphook Infants, Liphook Juniors, Brookham, Highfield, Churchers, Bohunt. I have been at the Royal School all of my life and I couldn\'t recommend it to people more if I tried!! The nursery is really good, and all the up until 6th form (college) which I am in now it is friendly and supportive and your kids would get the most out of it that is possible! Definitely try and go to the Grow For It event this year- I helped last year and it really is a fun day out for the little ones! There is also Liphook Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers, and Liphook Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Senior Scouts, which are really good and all of the leaders for both are so friendly, recommend them as well! They take a huge active role in the Liphook community, including the carnival! Every October we have Liphook Carnival. Anyone can enter a float and they go around Liphook in the evening, there is also a bonfire at Radford Park, fireworks, and a funfair on the main green. This is such good fun for people of all ages, little ones will love it and as they get older will still love it- if they are members of Guides or Scouts they will get the chance to be on the floats too! There is a lot of places for dog walking or jogging or whatever around Liphook- There is the green in Liphook, the recreation ground with the football pitch and two play parks, Radford Park which has the green and the woods with a river running through it - also good for feeding the ducks! There is also Iron Hill woods, great for jogging or dog walking or cycling. Every June there is LiDBA which is a 25 mile charity bike ride which raises funds for specific things around the village, really shows the sense of community I think! So many people get involved whether they are cycling, volunteering or just cheering the cyclists on :) also a junior ride so the little ones can cycle around the Bohunt school field as many times as they like. Other events include Liphook in Bloom which a lot of people help with, the Liphook Market every Saturday. There is also a Family Fun Day in the summer, and a fun fair comes occasionally as well as a circus. Someone said that there is nothing for teenagers to do, however as a teenager who lives in Liphook I must disagree with them- The guides and scouts, there is a youth club once a week at the Millenium Hall, a church youth group, the rec and a skate park (which a lot of adults may see as a bad thing having \"youths\" hanging around, but lets be honest that is what skate parks and parks are for after all!). - Haslemere is a 6 minute train journey away and there is a sports centre there called the Herons which has a gym, swimming pool and other facilities which are not only good for teenagers but everyone in general. There are also a few more shops in Haslemere, some clothes shops and other things such as WHSmith\'s etc. There is a local good butchers, and a fish mongers - The Good Fish Shop - which is very good. - Guildford is a 23 minute train journey away, lots of clothes shops, restaurants, bars, nightclubs, pubs. A big sports centre called the Spectrum- ice skating, bowling, swimming, etc. Liphook also has a local library which is very good, and local churches as well. Plenty of pubs- The Royal Anchor, The Links Tavern, The Deers Hut, The Black Fox, The Green Dragon (which should be reopening in October following repairs to the damage caused by the fire). There is a big Sainsbury\'s supermarket with a petrol station and cafe and ample parking facilities open from 8am until 10pm Mon-Sat and 10am - 4pm on Sundays. Also a smallish Co-op which opens 7am - 11pm. Means you will never be far away from getting anything if you run out! Also a newsagents in the square. If you have pets then there is a veterinary surgery in Liphook - Woodland Veterinary Centre. There is also North Downs in Milford, St Peters in Petersfield, Crofts in Haslemere and many more. For horsey people there is Liphook Equine Hospital as well. There are two doctors surgeries in the Village- Shiphouse Surgery and Liphook Village Surgery. Dentists are also in good supply - Oak Lodge Dental Practice and Eagle Dental Surgery. I\'m sure there are more which I am not aware of. There is a small local pet shop in Liphook - Hiscocks - and a Countrywide down station road, as well as Denes which is on the outskirts so you will never be short of supplies for whatever pets you may have or your garden needs etc. Also a garden centre just down the road in Rake. There is an amazing place in Liphook called Hollycombe Steam in the Country. (www.hollycombe.co.uk). They are a registered charity. It is a working steam fairground and there is also 3 different railways there as well, and a wonderful giftshop and cafe which has excellent food. There is the option of becoming a volunteer up there and they are always looking for new volunteers of all ages to come and help in anyway possible! Anyway I have just realised how much I have actually written and really do apologise, but basically if you didn\'t get my point, Liphook is a great great place to live, and I hope that when/if you move here you are very warmly welcomed by everyone! :) x

Re: Moving to Liphook - Ian Smith (23rd Mar 2013 - 14:13:20) Hi, I am an Estate Agent in the village and have lived here for the last 15 years and my two young sons go to nursery and the excellent infant school in the village. I have spent 30 years working in the area including Haslemere, Alton, Grayshott, Farnham, Godalming and Guildford and I can think of no nicer place to live than in the village. The local people are fantastic, the area has everything you can need and we are so accessible for so much.

Re: Moving to Liphook - Anna@Griggs Green (25th Mar 2013 - 15:22:46) Robert My one year old goes to Royal School daycare and is having a great time. He settled in really well and all the staff are fantastic. He is my first, and I was so nervous about nursery but I couldnt be happier with Royal School. They do have a waiting list though, so best put your child\'s name on it if you are interested. Anna

Re: Moving to Liphook - Melinda Cooper (27th Mar 2013 - 18:13:15) Are you interested in doing yoga? I run a yoga class at the Peak Centre at 7pm on Tuesday nights. It's fine if you haven't done yoga. My class is open to all. We are having a break for Easter and will have a one-off class on a Thursday night on the 25th of April. From 30th April we go back to the regular Tuesdays. All classes are drop in and the cost £5. You can ring or text me on 09677 173 961. Hope all goes well with your move. Melinda

Re: Moving to Liphook - pete (30th Mar 2013 - 12:46:56) Judging by all the Royal school mentions on this page all the replies seem to come from the more well off members of society. I would just like to say that if you are of a more average income it's still a good place to live as a lot of the activities available are free and the non fee paying schools are excellent. Only downsides are buses are almost non existent, trains are horrendessly priced and petrol prices are not great due to it being a rural location.

Re: Moving to Liphook - Cath (30th Mar 2013 - 17:06:23) Dear Pete To be fair - there are no nurseries for children in Liphook who offer full day cover. So if you work and you decide not to go down the child minder route - The Royal School who take from babies or Amesbury up at Hindhead, who take from 2 years old or a nursery in Haslemere are your closest options. Both also offer the 15 hours paid for you get once your child is three. I therefore think your comment is unfair we are not all well off - but we some of us do need to work and have our children looked after.

Re: Moving to Liphook - conor (27th Jul 2013 - 01:50:03) I have recently moved here and have found it to be a good choice, its quiet, and out the way. Everybody that I've met are more than friendly. The area altogether is really quite a calm place. A few teething problems at first, but I've grown very attached to the area. I definitely recommend Liphook as a place to move to.

Re: Moving to Liphook - Becks (27th Jul 2013 - 09:48:16) There is now a further option for a local day nursery school that caters for children aged from 3 months at Greatham Village Nursery School. They were rated outstanding by OfSted and are only a short drive from Liphook

Re: Moving to Liphook - Basil & Denise Briolas (31st Jul 2013 - 12:10:32) Hi My wife Denise and I moved here a year ago from New Zealand. We really love it here.Very serene and peaceful village. The folk here are friendly and welcoming and we have met some interesting people both talented and social. Great walks in the nearby forests and lots of interesting narrow farm road trips. It's a hidden gem!! Welcome and if you need a coffee get together please feel free to call us on 07423636654. Cheers Basil and Denise Briolas

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