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Known for
Fleet Pond (Hampshire's largest freshwater lake and nature reserve), the Basingstoke Canal, and an affluent Hampshire commuter town with excellent access to both London and the Surrey Hills
A little history
Fleet developed primarily as a commuter town when the railway arrived in 1847. Fleet Pond — a Site of Special Scientific Interest and Local Nature Reserve — is the largest natural freshwater lake in Hampshire, with extraordinary birdlife year-round. The Basingstoke Canal runs through the area.
Fleet Pond is genuinely excellent for birdwatching — reed warblers, great crested grebes and kingfishers all nest here. The Basingstoke Canal towpath for walking and cycling. The town centre has improving independent food.
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Fleet has good independent cafes and restaurants. The town centre has improving independent food. Local Hampshire produce throughout.
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Fleet serves an affluent commuter catchment. Strong independent retail alongside the Hartley Wintney and Hook area. Independent food is growing.
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Fleet is a place in Hampshire known for fleet Pond (Hampshire's largest freshwater lake and nature reserve), the Basingstoke Canal, and an affluent Hampshire commuter town with excellent access to both London and the Surrey Hills. Fleet developed primarily as a commuter town when the railway arrived in 1847. The population is around 37,000.
Fleet has good independent cafes and restaurants. The town centre has improving independent food. Local Hampshire produce throughout.
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Roam covers Fleet and the surrounding area in Hampshire, including Church Crookham, Crookham Village, Hartley Wintney, Hook, Odiham, Winchfield, Long Sutton and Dogmersfield.
