Bishopstoke is a large village and civil parish in the borough of Eastleigh, Hampshire, England, lying along the chalk stream of the River Itchen and close to the Itchen Valley Country Park. Its position just north of Southampton and within easy reach of Winchester made it a natural commuter and residential area, and the arrival of the railways and nearby engineering works in the 19th century shaped much of its modern growth.
The name reflects historic ties to the bishops of Winchester, and the village still centres on its historic parish church, All Saints, alongside a mix of local shops, pubs, schools and active community groups. Green corridors, riverside walks and good access to regional transport give it a pleasant blend of suburban convenience and countryside character, with conservation interest in the Itchen’s trout-rich waters.