North Baddesley is a large village and civil parish in Hampshire, England. It is situated 3 miles (4.5 km) east of the town of Romsey and 6 miles (10 km) north of Southampton. It occupies an area of approximately 9.15 square kilometres, and is home to a population of just over 10,000 people. It is located in the Test Valley; a river famous for trout fishing. North Baddesley is one of the largest villages in the South of England.
Administratively it is represented by the two-tier system of councils with responsibilities divided between Hampshire County Council and Test Valley Borough Council.
North Baddesley is twinned with Authie and Carpiquet, France and was home to Keith Harris and Orville the Duck.
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