Local Guides
In-depth guides to restaurants, things to do, moving to Petersfield, and more.
15 Jun 2026
Shopping in Petersfield: Market Square & High Street Guide
A guide to shopping and retail in Petersfield, from the historic Market Square to independent shops and the surrounding high street.
15 Jun 2026
Cafes and Coffee in Petersfield: A Local Guide
Where to find cafes, coffee shops and tea rooms in Petersfield and nearby East Hampshire.
13 Jul 2026
Things to Do in Petersfield
Attractions and activities in Petersfield — parks, museums, and outdoor spaces.
13 Jul 2026
Dog-Friendly Petersfield: Places to Visit With Your Dog
Dog-friendly spaces, pubs, and walks around Petersfield.
5 Oct 2026
Petersfield Bin Collection Days: Find Your Day and What Goes in Each Bin
Bins in Petersfield are collected by East Hampshire District Council. Your day depends on your address, so here is how to look it up, what goes in each bin, and what to do if yours is missed.
5 Oct 2026
Petersfield Buses: Routes, Where They Go and How to Check Times
Six bus routes are listed from Petersfield station and The Square. Most run a limited daytime service, so check times before you rely on one.
5 Oct 2026
Petersfield Council Tax 2026/27: Bands, Charges and How to Pay
Council tax in Petersfield is billed and collected by East Hampshire District Council. Here are the 2026/27 charges for each band in Petersfield parish, the ways to pay, and the discounts worth checking.
5 Oct 2026
Garden Waste and Bulky Waste Collection in Petersfield: Prices and How to Book
East Hampshire District Council runs a paid garden waste service and a paid bulky item collection for Petersfield households. Here are the current charges and how each one works.
5 Oct 2026
GP Surgeries in Petersfield: How to Register and Get Care Out of Hours
The two GP practices in Petersfield town, how registration and catchment work, and what to do when the surgery is closed.
5 Oct 2026
Things to Do With Kids in Petersfield: Free Sessions, Play Areas and Rainy Day Options
Regular children's sessions at the library and museum, the play areas and skate park, and where to swim, with days, times and costs from each venue's own pages.
5 Oct 2026
Petersfield Library: Opening Hours, Joining and Services
Petersfield Library is at 27 The Square and is open six days a week, with a short Thursday. Here is what it offers and how to join.
13 Jul 2026
Petersfield Market Days: The Wednesday and Saturday Market, Farmers Market and Yearly Events
Petersfield has a general market in The Square every Wednesday and Saturday and a farmers market once a month. Here are the days and times, the fixed dates in the town calendar, and how to get there.
5 Oct 2026
NHS Dentists Near Petersfield: How to Find One, Costs and Urgent Care
How to search for an NHS dentist near Petersfield, what to do in a dental emergency, and what NHS dental treatment costs, as published on nhs.uk.
5 Oct 2026
Petersfield Parks and The Heath: The Pond, Play Areas and Green Spaces
Petersfield Town Council looks after the Heath and its pond, plus recreation grounds and play areas around the town. Here is what is at each one and the rules worth knowing.
5 Oct 2026
Petersfield Pharmacies: Late Opening, Sundays and Pharmacy First
The three pharmacies the NHS lists in Petersfield, with their opening hours from their NHS profiles, plus how Pharmacy First works.
5 Oct 2026
Petersfield Post Offices: Branches, Hours and Services
The main Petersfield branch is at 29 The Square, with five village branches nearby. Hours and services as published by the Post Office.
9 Jul 2026
Petersfield Recycling Centre (the Tip): Opening Hours and How to Book
Petersfield's household waste recycling centre is on Bedford Road and is run for Hampshire County Council. You need an appointment before you go. Here are the hours, the booking rules, what the site takes and what costs money.
5 Oct 2026
Report a Problem in Petersfield: Who to Contact for Potholes, Bins, Fly Tipping and More
Potholes and street lights go to Hampshire County Council. Bins, fly tipping, litter and noise go to East Hampshire District Council. Town parks and play areas go to Petersfield Town Council.
5 Oct 2026
Petersfield School Term Dates 2026/27: Terms, Half Terms and INSET Days
Community and voluntary controlled schools in Petersfield follow the term dates set by Hampshire County Council, then add their own INSET days. Here are the 2026/27 dates in one place, with the INSET days local schools have published.
5 Oct 2026
Petersfield Schools: Primary and Secondary Options and How to Apply
Petersfield has an infant school, a junior school and a secondary school in town, plus four village primaries nearby. Here is the list, the application dates and how to check your catchment.
13 Jul 2026
Parking in Petersfield: Car Parks, Charges and Free Sunday Parking
Petersfield's public car parks are run by East Hampshire District Council. Here is what each one costs, how long you can stay, and where parking is free on a Sunday.
5 Oct 2026
Trains from Petersfield Station: Routes, Times, Parking and Access
Petersfield station sits on the main line between London Waterloo and Portsmouth. Here is where you can go direct, when the ticket office is open, what parking costs and how accessible the station is.
5 Oct 2026
Urgent Care in Petersfield: Minor Injuries, 111 and A&E
Where to go in and around Petersfield when you need help today but it is not a 999 emergency, and which A&E departments the NHS lists nearby.