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 miles
- Bournemouth 12.1 miles
- Poole 14 miles
- Eastleigh 22.8 miles
- Eastleigh Town 21.4 miles
- Salisbury 11.2 miles
- Christchurch 12.8 miles
- Totton 14.9 miles
- Totton and Eling 15.3 miles
- New Milton 13.8 miles
- Hythe and Dibden 19.2 miles
- Hythe and Dibden Purlieu 19.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Alderholt Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Damerham Parish 1.7 miles
- Sandleheath Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Cranborne & Alderholt Ward 2.4 miles
- Edmondsham Parish 2.7 miles
- Fordingbridge Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Verwood Built-up area 2.9 miles
- North Gorley Built-up area 3 miles
- Cranborne Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Fordingbridge, Godshill & Hyde Ward 3.1 miles
- Rockbourne Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Downlands & Forest North Ward 3.2 miles
Example postcodes in Alderholt
SP6 3FD, SP6 3AD, SP6 3DU, SP6 3BD, SP6 3HF, SP6 3EH, SP6 3DJ, SP6 3RA, SP6 3RD … See all
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 9.4 miles
- Southampton Airport 21.5 miles
- Salisbury Station 10.8 miles
- Christchurch Railway Station 12.6 miles
- Ringwood Bus Station 5.4 miles
Hotels near Alderholt Ad
- The Three Lions 3.3 miles
- The Museum Inn 4 9.3 miles
- Horton Inn 2 6.3 miles
- The Star Inn 5.4 miles
- Burley Manor 4 8.8 miles
- The Bull Hotel 3 6.5 miles
Schools in Alderholt
- St James' C of E First School and Nursery, Alderholt Primary
Local points of interest
- Crichel House Estate 8.1 miles
- Holy Cross Abbey (Stapehill, Dorset, England) Historic site 8.5 miles
- Western Downs Hill 8.8 miles
- Cranborne Chase Forest 9.4 miles
- Salisbury Racecourse Recreation 9.5 miles
- Bournemouth Aviation Museum Museum 9.7 miles
- Castle Malwood Estate 10.2 miles
- New Forest Forest 12.1 miles
- Dean Court Stadium 12.5 miles
- Tarrant Abbey Historic site 12.9 miles
- Paultons Park Estate 13.1 miles
- Hinton Admiral Estate 13.2 miles