Willow Mead : Willow Mead is situated off Wildhern Lane close to shops in the centre of Hedge End. The development consists of 35 flats with attractive gardens and was completed in 1988.
Facilities : These include a resident manager and emergency alarm service, lift, communal lounge, guest facilities and gardens.
Southampton : Hedge End is a small town and lies about a mile to the east of the M27 at Junction 7 and immediately west of Botley. The first specifiv reference to Hedge End is made in the early 18th century when a number of farms were established in the area following the Enclosure Acts. In the late 19th century it became a strawberry growing area and has since developed to become a busy centre to the east of Southampton with excellent communications and good local shopping and leisure facilities. Hampshire Cricket's Rose Bowl is in the neighbouring village of West End.
The city of Southampton is about six miles to the west and has a long history dating back to Roman times and even today parts of the ancient walls are still visible. Saxon ‘Hamwic‘ was an important town before the Normans came but at the time of Domesday there were more Frenchmen in the town than Englishmen and during the middle ages the city went on to develop a rich trade with France importing wine.
Southampton grew extensively in Victorian times and in the early part of the 20th century became Europe‘s leading passenger port famous for the great transatlantic Liners. The Titanic was one of the first to sail. Today Southampton is a thriving and vibrant city and still a major container port.