Longham is a small village in Dorset on the eastern edge of the county, sitting close to the larger town of Ferndown and within easy reach of Wimborne and the seaside conurbation around Bournemouth. The surrounding landscape is a mix of low‑lying farmland, pockets of woodland and flooded gravel workings - often known locally as Longham Lakes - which provide wildlife interest and pleasant spots for walking and angling.
Historically a modest farming hamlet that grew with 20th‑century suburban expansion, Longham today has a quiet, commuter‑village feel while retaining a strong community spirit centred on local clubs and the village hall; many residents travel into nearby towns for work and amenities. Its convenient fringe location in Dorset makes it a handy base for exploring the county’s countryside and coast while remaining close to urban services.
Postcode districts covering Longham
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 24.1 miles38.7 km
- Bournemouth 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Poole 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Salisbury 20.6 miles33.1 km
- Christchurch 7.5 miles12 km
- Totton 19.7 miles31.8 km
- Totton and Eling 20 miles32.2 km
- New Milton 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Hythe and Dibden 22.1 miles35.5 km
- Hythe and Dibden Purlieu 22.2 miles35.7 km
- Ferndown 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Ferndown Town 0.9 miles1.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Ferndown South Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Ferndown Town Parish 0.9 miles1.4 km
- West Parley Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Ferndown Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Ferndown North Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Kinson Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Bearwood Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Redhill & Northbourne Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Bearwood & Merley Ward 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Wallisdown & Winton West Ward 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Moordown Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Merritown Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
Example postcodes in Longham
BH22 9DW, BH22 8SU, BH22 9AB, BH22 9DX, BH22 9DP, BH22 8ST, BH22 9DG, BH22 9DN, BH22 9AN … See all
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Southampton Airport 26.5 miles42.7 km
- Branksome Railway Station 4 miles6.4 km
- Bournemouth Railway Station 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Poole Bus Station 5.6 miles9 km
- Ringwood Bus Station 6.6 miles10.6 km
Hotels near Longham Ad
- 1777. at the Albion 3.8 miles6 km
- Tregonholme Hotel 4.7 miles7.6 km
- The Hedley Townhouse 3 4.8 miles7.6 km
- Washington House Hotel 4 4.6 miles7.5 km
- Derby Manor 4 4.7 miles7.5 km
- The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Applewood Hotel 3 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Rnli College 5.9 miles9.6 km
- The Grove Hotel 3 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Captains Club Hotel 4 6.6 miles10.6 km
Local points of interest
- Holy Cross Abbey (Stapehill, Dorset, England) Historic site 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Bournemouth Aviation Museum Museum 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Dean Court Stadium 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Bournemouth International Centre Theatre 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Poole Harbour Harbour 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Crichel House Estate 7.5 miles12 km
- Christchurch Harbour Harbour 8 miles12.8 km
- Avon Beach Beach 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Studland Beach Beach 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Hinton Admiral Estate 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Tarrant Abbey Historic site 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Hinton House Estate 10 miles16.1 km