Barton on Sea
Built-up area in New Forest, Hampshire, England
| Coordinates: | 50.741, -1.668 |
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| OS grid ref: | SZ 23 93 |
| Population: | 5,454 |
| Dialling code: | 01590 (Lymington) |
Barton on Sea is a small coastal village on the Hampshire coast near New Milton in the New Forest district, looking out over the Solent towards the Isle of Wight. It is best known for its low boulder‑clay cliffs and pebble beaches, where ongoing erosion and occasional fossil finds attract walkers, amateur palaeontologists and birdwatchers; the cliff‑top coastal path and a golf course give wide sea views.
Originally a modest Victorian/Edwardian seaside settlement, Barton on Sea is now largely residential with a strong retirement and holiday‑home presence, supported by local shops, a community centre and small tourism businesses. Mid‑20th‑century cliff‑stabilisation works have shaped the modern shoreline, and the village benefits from close links to New Milton and the broader leisure and nature offerings of the New Forest.
Postcode districts covering Barton on Sea
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 17.1 miles27.6 km
- Bournemouth 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Poole 13 miles20.9 km
- Gosport 23 miles37.1 km
- Fareham 22.4 miles36 km
- Eastleigh 21.9 miles35.2 km
- Eastleigh Town 20.2 miles32.5 km
- Salisbury 23.9 miles38.4 km
- Christchurch 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Totton 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Totton and Eling 14.3 miles23 km
- Ryde 22.2 miles35.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Barton & Becton Ward 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Milton Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- New Milton Built-up area 1 mile1.7 km
- Ballard Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Highcliffe & Walkford Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Ashley Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Highcliffe and Walkford Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Bashley Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Hordle Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Milford & Hordle Ward 3 miles4.8 km
- Tiptoe Built-up area 3 miles4.9 km
Example postcodes in Barton on Sea
BH25 7FG, BH25 7AT, BH25 7NX, BH25 7AA, BH25 7EN, BH25 7PW, BH25 6PN, BH25 7SX, BH25 6PR … See all
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 8.1 miles13 km
- Southampton Airport 19.8 miles31.9 km
- New Milton Railway Station 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Hinton Admiral Station 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Ringwood Bus Station 9.1 miles14.6 km
Hotels near Barton on Sea Ad
- Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa - An Iconic Luxury Hotel 5 0.7 miles1.1 km
- The Bear of Burton 4 miles6.4 km
- South Lawn Hotel 4 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Captains Club Hotel 4 4.9 miles7.9 km
- The Kings Arms 4 4.7 miles7.6 km
- The Beach House 3 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Harbour Hotel & Spa Christchurch 4 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Monkey Brewhouse 5.4 miles8.6 km
- The Retreat New Forest 3 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Cottage Lodge Hotel 6.7 miles10.8 km
Schools in Barton on Sea
- Durlston School Independent - all ages
Local points of interest
- Hinton House Estate 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Hinton Admiral Estate 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Avon Beach Beach 3 miles4.8 km
- Christchurch Harbour Harbour 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Lymington Yacht Haven Harbour 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Dean Court Stadium 7.4 miles12 km
- Bournemouth Aviation Museum Museum 8 miles12.8 km
- Bournemouth International Centre Theatre 9.4 miles15.1 km
- New Forest Forest 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Castle Malwood Estate 11.2 miles18 km
- Holy Cross Abbey (Stapehill, Dorset, England) Historic site 12 miles19.3 km
- Exbury House Estate 12.4 miles20 km