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Lying just north of Waterlooville, Clanfield is a village that feels defined by its position on the edge of the South Downs National Park. It is divided into two distinct parts: Old Clanfield, which retains a traditional atmosphere with its thatched cottages and the flint-walled St James Church, and the more modern New Clanfield, which has expanded significantly since the 1960s. Geography plays a big role here; the village sits in a natural basin, largely shielded from the wind by the surrounding hills, including the prominent Chalton Down. For those who live here, life tends to revolve around a handful of reliable local spots, such as the cluster of shops at Drift Road and the two well-regarded primary schools, Petersgate and Clanfield Junior. While the nearby A3 provides a direct link to Portsmouth and London, the village manages to stay quiet, serving as a practical base for people who want the accessibility of the South Coast without the busier commercial feel of the neighbouring towns.