| 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 miles38.6 km
- Southampton 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Portsmouth 20.8 miles33.4 km
- Basingstoke 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Woking 20.6 miles33.1 km
- Bracknell 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Guildford 18.1 miles29.2 km
- Gosport 22.6 miles36.4 km
- Waterlooville 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Bognor Regis 24.4 miles39.2 km
- Aldershot 12.2 miles19.7 km
- Farnborough 14.7 miles23.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Selborne Built-up area 1 mile1.5 km
- Oakhanger Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Blackmoor Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Worldham Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Whitehill Hogmoor & Greatham Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Whitehill Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- East Worldham Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Greatham Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Upper Farringdon Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Whitehill Pinewood Ward 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Hawkley Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Newton Valence Parish 2.8 miles4.6 km
Example postcodes in Selborne
GU34 3LE, GU34 3JA, GU33 6BY, GU34 3BN, GU34 3JW, GU34 3LQ, GU34 3DB, GU33 6DE, GU34 3JB … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 21.6 miles34.7 km
- London Heathrow Airport 32.5 miles52.3 km
- Alton Railway Station 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Liss Railway Station 4.3 miles6.9 km
Hotels near Selborne Ad
- The Hawkley Inn 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Old Thorns Hotel & Resort 4 4.4 miles7.1 km
- The Market Hotel 5 4 miles6.4 km
- Alton House Hotel 3 4 miles6.4 km
- The Angel Hotel 6.1 miles9.8 km
- The Nest Hotel & Restaurant 3 8.7 miles14 km
- The Georgian, Haslemere, Surrey 4 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Bush Hotel Farnham 4 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Frensham Pond Country House Hotel & Spa 4 6.4 miles10.4 km
- Farnham House Hotel 3 8 miles12.9 km
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 miles11.7 km
- Cairn Wood Forest 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Jungle Wood Forest 7.5 miles12 km
- Jamia Ahmadiyya UK College 8.1 miles13 km
- The Farnum Museum Museum 9.2 miles14.9 km
- Waverley Abbey Archaeological site 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Dogmersfield House Estate 10.3 miles16.5 km
- Britty Wood Forest 11.5 miles18.6 km
- The Grange Country house 12 miles19.4 km
- Recreation Ground Stadium 12.5 miles20 km
- Foxall Wood Forest 13 miles20.9 km
- Aldershot Military Museum Museum 13.8 miles22.2 km