Lower Farringdon
Built-up area in East Hampshire, Hampshire, England
Within South Downs National Park
| Coordinates: | 51.111, -0.994 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SU 70 35 |
| Dialling code: | 01420 (Alton) |
Lower Farringdon is a small, quietly rural hamlet in the district of East Hampshire, in the county of Hampshire, England. Set amongst rolling agricultural land and chalk downland typical of the area, it lies within easy reach of market towns such as Alton and the wider South Downs countryside, which shapes the local scenery and outdoor leisure opportunities.
The settlement has the character of many Hampshire hamlets: a handful of historic cottages and farmsteads, a long association with agriculture and former manorial landscapes, and a small, close-knit community that relies on nearby villages and towns for shops and services. The place name reflects its Old English roots and the general rural history of the county, and today it’s valued for its tranquillity, attractive surroundings and good access to country walks and local heritage.
Postcode districts covering Lower Farringdon
Most populated places nearby
- Reading 23.3 miles37.5 km
- Southampton 21.9 miles35.2 km
- Portsmouth 20.5 miles33 km
- Basingstoke 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Woking 22.5 miles36.3 km
- Bracknell 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Guildford 20.5 miles33 km
- Gosport 22 miles35.4 km
- Waterlooville 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Aldershot 13.8 miles22.3 km
- Farnborough 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Fareham 19.7 miles31.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Farringdon Parish 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Upper Farringdon Built-up area 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Chawton Parish 1.2 miles2 km
- Newton Valence Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Four Marks & Medstead Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- East Tisted Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Four Marks Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Alton Whitedown Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Beech Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Selborne Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Ropley, Hawkley & Hangers Ward 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Alton Westbrooke Ward 2.6 miles4.3 km
Example postcodes in Lower Farringdon
GU34 3DZ, GU34 3DD, GU34 3DR, GU34 3DY, GU34 3EZ, GU34 3DP, GU34 3EL, GU34 3DN, GU34 3DL … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 19.3 miles31 km
- London Heathrow Airport 34.1 miles54.8 km
- Medstead and Four Marks Station 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Alton Railway Station 3.1 miles5 km
Hotels near Lower Farringdon Ad
- The Hawkley Inn 4.5 miles7.2 km
- The Angel Hotel 4.4 miles7.1 km
- The Market Hotel 5 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Alton House Hotel 3 3 miles4.9 km
- The Swan Hotel, Alresford 3 7.4 miles11.9 km
- The Nest Hotel & Restaurant 3 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Old Thorns Hotel & Resort 4 7.5 miles12 km
- Frensham Pond Country House Hotel & Spa 4 9 miles14.5 km
- Farnham House Hotel 3 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Champneys Forest Mere 7.7 miles12.3 km
Local points of interest
- The Grange Country house 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Borden Wood Forest 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Cairn Wood Forest 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Jungle Wood Forest 10 miles16.1 km
- Dogmersfield House Estate 10.5 miles16.8 km
- The Farnum Museum Museum 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Jamia Ahmadiyya UK College 11.2 miles18 km
- Waverley Abbey Archaeological site 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Milestones Museum 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Oakley Hall Estate 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Britty Wood Forest 13.9 miles22.3 km
- Recreation Ground Stadium 14.1 miles22.7 km