Alderholt is a compact village and civil parish in north‑east Dorset, England, sitting close to the Hampshire border and within easy reach of Verwood and Fordingbridge. It occupies a pleasant mix of heathland and farmland on the northern edge of Cranborne Chase and not far from the New Forest, so the surrounding countryside is popular for walking, riding and wildlife.
Historically an agricultural settlement, Alderholt grew through the 20th century into a lively village with a primary school, village hall, shops and active sports and club life; local events and fetes remain important to the community. The local economy is a mix of small businesses, farming and commuters working in nearby towns, and the village’s name and character still reflect its rural, alder‑lined landscape.
Postcode districts covering Alderholt
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 19.7 miles31.7 km
- Bournemouth 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Poole 14 miles22.6 km
- Eastleigh 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Eastleigh Town 21.4 miles34.5 km
- Salisbury 11.2 miles18 km
- Christchurch 12.8 miles20.5 km
- Totton 14.9 miles24 km
- Totton and Eling 15.3 miles24.6 km
- New Milton 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Hythe and Dibden 19.2 miles30.9 km
- Hythe and Dibden Purlieu 19.4 miles31.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Alderholt Built-up area 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Damerham Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Sandleheath Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Cranborne & Alderholt Ward 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Edmondsham Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Fordingbridge Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Verwood Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- North Gorley Built-up area 3 miles4.9 km
- Cranborne Built-up area 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Fordingbridge, Godshill & Hyde Ward 3.1 miles5 km
- Rockbourne Built-up area 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Downlands & Forest North Ward 3.2 miles5.2 km
Example postcodes in Alderholt
SP6 3FE, SP6 3EB, SP6 3AY, SP6 3FH, SP6 3EQ, SP6 3AB, SP6 3DP, SP6 1PX, SP6 3EA … See all
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Southampton Airport 21.5 miles34.7 km
- Salisbury Station 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Christchurch Railway Station 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Ringwood Bus Station 5.4 miles8.7 km
Hotels near Alderholt Ad
- Horton Inn 2 6.3 miles10.1 km
- The Museum Inn 4 9.3 miles15 km
- Burley Manor 4 8.8 miles14.2 km
- The Bull Hotel 3 6.5 miles10.5 km
Schools in Alderholt
- St James' C of E First School and Nursery, Alderholt Primary
Local points of interest
- Crichel House Estate 8.1 miles13 km
- Holy Cross Abbey (Stapehill, Dorset, England) Historic site 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Western Downs Hill 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Cranborne Chase Forest 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Salisbury Racecourse Recreation 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Bournemouth Aviation Museum Museum 9.7 miles15.7 km
- Castle Malwood Estate 10.2 miles16.4 km
- New Forest Forest 12.1 miles19.4 km
- Dean Court Stadium 12.5 miles20.2 km
- Tarrant Abbey Historic site 12.9 miles20.7 km
- Paultons Park Estate 13.1 miles21 km
- Hinton Admiral Estate 13.2 miles21.3 km