Knowle is a small village that grew out of the former Knowle Hospital, a psychiatric facility that operated from 1852 until its closure in 1996. The area has a quiet, rural character and is situated close to the town of Fareham.
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Knowle Hospital was a psychiatric hospital that was repurposed as the village of Knowle near the town of Fareham in Hampshire, southern England, which opened in 1852 and closed in 1996. The site of the former hospital now forms the core of a small village that retains a sense of history and quiet residential life. Residents benefit from the close proximity to Fareham, a larger town that provides additional services and amenities. The transformation from a 19th‑century psychiatric facility to a modern village reflects a unique blend of heritage and contemporary living. The locality’s setting near Fareham offers a balance between rural tranquillity and access to town conveniences, making it an appealing choice for those seeking a peaceful community with convenient links to larger urban facilities.