| Coordinates: | 51.102, -0.923 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SU 75 34 |
| Population: | 540 |
| Dialling code: | 01420 (Alton) |
Selborne is a small rural village and civil parish in East Hampshire, Hampshire, England, tucked into a steep-sided valley of chalk downland and characteristic beech "hangers". The settlement sits close to the market town of Alton and is surrounded by rolling farmland, woodland and commons that give it a distinctly rural, protected feel.
It is best known for its association with the 18th‑century naturalist Gilbert White; his house is a museum and the area around Selborne Hanger and Selborne Common is prized for biodiversity, attracting walkers, birdwatchers and conservation groups. Local life still revolves around agriculture and small‑scale tourism, and the community retains a quiet, conservation‑minded character with many visitors coming to enjoy the natural history and country walks.
Postcode districts covering Selborne
Most populated places nearby
- Reading 24 miles
- Southampton 24.1 miles
- Portsmouth 20.8 miles
- Basingstoke 13.4 miles
- Woking 20.6 miles
- Bracknell 22.5 miles
- Guildford 18.1 miles
- Gosport 22.6 miles
- Waterlooville 16.4 miles
- Bognor Regis 24.4 miles
- Aldershot 12.2 miles
- Farnborough 14.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Selborne Built-up area 1 mile
- Oakhanger Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Blackmoor Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Worldham Parish 1.9 miles
- Whitehill Hogmoor & Greatham Ward 2.1 miles
- Whitehill Built-up area 2.3 miles
- East Worldham Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Greatham Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Upper Farringdon Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Whitehill Pinewood Ward 2.7 miles
- Hawkley Parish 2.8 miles
- Newton Valence Parish 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Selborne
GU35 9JN, GU35 9JH, GU34 3JH, GU34 3JE, GU34 3JU, GU34 3JW, GU33 6BW, GU34 3FB, GU34 3JT … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 21.6 miles
- London Heathrow Airport 32.5 miles
- Alton Railway Station 3.9 miles
- Liss Railway Station 4.3 miles
Hotels near Selborne Ad
- The Hawkley Inn 3.2 miles
- Old Thorns Hotel & Resort 4 4.4 miles
- The Angel Hotel 6.1 miles
- Alton House Hotel 3 4 miles
- The Nest Hotel & Restaurant 3 8.7 miles
- Bush Hotel Farnham 4 9.5 miles
- The Georgian, Haslemere, Surrey 4 9.4 miles
- Frensham Pond Country House Hotel & Spa 4 6.4 miles
- Farnham House Hotel 3 8 miles
- The Crown Hotel 3.9 miles
Schools in Selborne
- Selborne C of E Primary School Primary
- St Matthew's C of E Aided Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Borden Wood Forest 7.3 miles
- Cairn Wood Forest 7.3 miles
- Jungle Wood Forest 7.5 miles
- Jamia Ahmadiyya UK College 8.1 miles
- The Farnum Museum Museum 9.2 miles
- Waverley Abbey Archaeological site 9.6 miles
- Dogmersfield House Estate 10.3 miles
- Britty Wood Forest 11.5 miles
- The Grange Country house 12 miles
- Recreation Ground Stadium 12.5 miles
- Foxall Wood Forest 13 miles
- Aldershot Military Museum Museum 13.8 miles