Discover Yateley
Yateley from Middle English “gate” and wood-clearing “lea”
About Yateley Parish
Yateley, which has a population of around 20,500, is situated in the north east corner of Hampshire and acquired the status of a town in January 1975. It covers an area of 2,722 acres stretching northwards from the A30 to the River Blackwater, which forms the boundary with the Royal County of Berkshire.
The town includes the areas of Darby Green, Frogmore and part of Blackwater, and also includes the greater part of Blackbushe Airport within its boundary. The town itself is a mixture of old and new developments; during the last 35 years it has expanded dramatically. There are village greens, play parks, GP surgeries, schools, churches and many other local services in various locations throughout the town. To learn more about the history of Yateley, visit The Yateley Society’s website.
Yateley Common
Adjacent to the town is Yateley Common, an area of approximately 500 acres which has been designated a Country Park and is managed by the Countryside Service at Hampshire County Council. It is an area of lowland heath designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Special Protection Area (SPA) because of its importance for wildlife.
