Parish in New Forest, Hampshire, England
| Coordinates: | 50.776, -1.715 |
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| OS grid ref: | SZ 20 97 |
| Population: | 3,719 |
| Dialling code: | 01425 (Ringwood) |
The village and civil parish of Bransgore sits on the northern edge of the New Forest in Hampshire, close to the Dorset border and within easy reach of Christchurch and the south coast. It occupies a pleasant setting of heathland, small farms and pockets of woodland, popular for walking and outdoor pursuits, and benefits from proximity to the wider New Forest landscape and coastal resorts.
Historically a rural settlement that expanded in the 19th and 20th centuries, Bransgore retains a village centre with local shops, pubs, a village hall and sports clubs, while many residents commute to nearby towns such as Bournemouth and Poole. The local economy blends agriculture, small businesses and tourism linked to the National Park, and the parish maintains an active community life with fĂȘtes, clubs and conservation-minded groups.
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