Bordon facts for kids
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 Looking over Chalet Hill, centre of Bordon. |
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 Bordon
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| Population | 16,035 (2011 census) |
| OS grid reference | SU796354 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BORDON |
| Postcode district | GU35 |
| Dialling code | 01420 |
| Police | Hampshire |
| Fire | Hampshire |
| Ambulance | South Central |
| EU Parliament | South East England |
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Bordon is a town in the East Hampshire area of Hampshire, England. It's located inside the beautiful Woolmer Forest, about 5 miles (8 km) southeast of Alton.
Bordon is part of a larger area called Whitehill, which includes another village named Lindford. The area is near the A325 and A3 roads, which connect London and Portsmouth. The wooded Woolmer Ranges help protect the town from the busy roads. Bordon is also connected to Condé-sur-Vire in Normandy, France, as a "twinned" town.
Unlike other nearby towns, Bordon didn't start as a market town. Instead, it grew because of its military history. Many of its facilities are near the old A325 road. Today, the A325 goes around the main town area. Bordon has places like The Phoenix Theatre and the Whitehill and Bordon Leisure Centre for fun and activities.
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Learning in Bordon
Bordon has several schools for young people.
Primary Schools
- Bordon Infant School
- Weyford Nursery
- Woodlea School
- Weyford Primary
Secondary Schools
Oakmoor School on Budds Lane offers secondary education. There is also Hollywater School, which is a special school for students with specific learning needs.
Mill Chase Academy, a school that had been open for 60 years, closed in November 2019. Oakmoor School took its place.
Bordon's History
Bordon has a strong connection to the army and used to have its own railway station. Bordon Camp was first set up in 1899 by the Highland Light Infantry soldiers. The army officially started using it in 1903.
During both World War I and World War II, the Canadian Army used Bordon Camp. You can still see concrete slabs around town where tanks and armored cars were parked.
Bordon is also home to the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME). This group trains soldiers in important technical skills. The Longmoor Army Ranges, a forest area used for firing practice, is located south of the town. Bordon's old railway station was connected to the main railway network and also to the Longmoor Military Railway.
Eco-town Plans
In 2009, there was a plan to make Bordon an "Eco-town." This idea aimed to make Whitehill-Bordon a town that doesn't harm the environment, with eco-friendly homes and businesses. The local council supported this idea, hoping it would help improve some older parts of the town.
The plan suggested building 5,000 new homes and other facilities. This would use some undeveloped land and former military areas. Some local residents were worried about the plan. They thought it was too big and would harm the natural beauty and forests of Woolmer Forest. A group called the Bordon Area Action Group was formed to oppose the plan.
However, other residents supported the idea. Over time, the plans changed, and some funding was reduced. The main plan for Whitehill & Bordon was finalized in 2012.
A sculpture was built in Hogmoor woods in 2017 by Sir Charlie Jelley.
Getting Around Bordon
Trains
The closest train station is in Liphook, about 4 miles (6.4 km) southeast of Bordon. This station is on the Portsmouth Direct Line. Bordon used to have its own station on the Bordon Light Railway, but it closed in 1966.
In 2009, there was talk of bringing a train link back to Bordon. A study in 2012 suggested a possible connection to the existing Alton Line at Bentley, Hampshire.
Roads
The A325 road goes around Bordon and Whitehill, connecting them to the A3 and to Farnham. Local Stagecoach South buses serve the town, with routes to places like Aldershot, Liphook, Haslemere, Alton, and Basingstoke.
Local Media
You can get local news and TV shows from BBC South and ITV Meridian. Television signals come from either the Midhurst or Hannington TV transmitters.
Local radio stations include BBC Radio Surrey, Greatest Hits Radio Surrey & East Hampshire, and Wey Valley Radio. Wey Valley Radio is a community station that broadcasts from Alton.
The town also has local newspapers, the Bordon Herald and Petersfield Post.
Places to Worship
- Sacred Heart Catholic Church, High Street.
- St Mark's Shared Church, Pinehill Road.
Images for kids
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Looking over Chalet Hill, centre of Bordon.
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The Longmoor Military Railway crossing a road in Bordon, 1963.
See also
In Spanish: Bordon (Hampshire) para niños
