Edmondsham is a small, rural parish in Dorset, England, set amid rolling downland and mixed farmland on the fringes of the Cranborne Chase. The area is marked by parkland, pockets of ancient woodland and small streams, making it attractive to walkers and those seeking quietly scenic countryside rather than tourist bustle.
Historically it has a manorial feel, with a country house and parish church forming focal points, and the local economy remains largely agricultural with estate management, small rural businesses and some commuters to nearby towns. Socially it retains a close-knit village character with occasional community events and the kind of local traditions and heritage that draw heritage visitors and residents who value rural life.
Postcode districts covering Edmondsham
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 22.1 miles35.5 km
- Bournemouth 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Poole 12 miles19.3 km
- Eastleigh Town 23.9 miles38.5 km
- Salisbury 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Christchurch 12.5 miles20.2 km
- Totton 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Totton and Eling 17.6 miles28.4 km
- New Milton 14.3 miles22.9 km
- Hythe and Dibden 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Hythe and Dibden Purlieu 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Ferndown 6.5 miles10.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Cranborne & Alderholt Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Whitmore Built-up area 1.3 miles2 km
- Cranborne Built-up area 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Verwood Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Woodlands Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Horton Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Wimborne St. Giles Parish 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Alderholt Built-up area 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Three Legged Cross Built-up area 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Damerham Parish 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Chalbury Common Built-up area 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Gussage All Saints Parish 3.9 miles6.2 km
Example postcodes in Edmondsham
BH21 5RJ, BH21 5RG, BH21 5RH, BH21 5RQ, BH21 5RE, BH21 5QY, BH21 5RD, BH21 5RF, BH31 7LD
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Southampton Airport 24 miles38.6 km
- Branksome Railway Station 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Bournemouth Railway Station 11.7 miles18.9 km
- Ringwood Bus Station 5.9 miles9.4 km
Hotels near Edmondsham Ad
- Horton Inn 2 3.6 miles5.8 km
- The Museum Inn 4 7.5 miles12 km
- 1777. at the Albion 7.7 miles12.3 km
- The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant 7.7 miles12.5 km
- King's Head Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 7.7 miles12.3 km
- Burley Manor 4 9.8 miles15.8 km
- The Bull Hotel 3 9.1 miles14.6 km
Local points of interest
- Crichel House Estate 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Holy Cross Abbey (Stapehill, Dorset, England) Historic site 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Cranborne Chase Forest 8.1 miles13 km
- Western Downs Hill 8.4 miles13.4 km
- Bournemouth Aviation Museum Museum 8.7 miles14 km
- Tarrant Abbey Historic site 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Salisbury Racecourse Recreation 11.1 miles17.8 km
- Dean Court Stadium 11.5 miles18.4 km
- Castle Malwood Estate 12.4 miles20 km
- Bournemouth International Centre Theatre 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Wardour Castle Estate 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Hinton Admiral Estate 13.4 miles21.6 km