| Coordinates: | 50.814, -1.602 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SU 28 01 |
| Population: | 3,552 |
| Dialling code: | 01590 (Lymington) |
Brockenhurst sits at the heart of the New Forest in Hampshire, England, surrounded by ancient woodland, open heath and the grazing ponies that typify the area. The village has a sleepy, village-green feel with lanes leading straight onto forest tracks and popular walking and cycling routes; its railway station on the South Western line gives easy connections to London, Southampton and the south coast, which helps bring day-trippers and commuters alike.
Locally there’s a mix of traditional pubs, small independent shops and a well regarded further education college, and the economy leans on tourism, outdoor recreation and a commuter population. Historic threads are visible in the medieval church and the long-standing commoning traditions, while nearby ornamental drives, hotels and forest attractions give it a genteel, holiday‑village character rather than an urban one.
Postcode districts covering Brockenhurst
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 11.6 miles
- Portsmouth 22.7 miles
- Bournemouth 12.2 miles
- Poole 16.9 miles
- Gosport 19.7 miles
- Fareham 18.3 miles
- Eastleigh 16.3 miles
- Eastleigh Town 14.6 miles
- Winchester 21.2 miles
- Salisbury 20.1 miles
- Christchurch 8 miles
- Totton 8.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Brockenhurst Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Sway Built-up area 2 miles
- Sandy Down Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Tiptoe Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Mount Pleasant Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Boldre Built-up area 3.4 miles
- Bashley Built-up area 3.7 miles
- Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge Ward 3.7 miles
- Pilley Built-up area 3.8 miles
- Ashley Built-up area 3.9 miles
- Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill Ward 4 miles
- Hordle Built-up area 4.1 miles
Example postcodes in Brockenhurst
SO42 7QZ, SO42 7SU, SO42 7RL, SO42 7QF, SO42 7UA, SO42 7RD, SO42 7SY, SO42 7SA, SO42 7PU … See all
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 10.7 miles
- Southampton Airport 14.3 miles
- Brockenhurst Railway Station 1.3 miles
- Sway Railway Station 2 miles
- Ringwood Bus Station 8.6 miles
Hotels in Brockenhurst Ad
- Cottage Lodge Hotel
- Thatched Cottage Hotel
- Huntsman of Brockenhurst
- Forest Park Country Hotel & Inn, Brockenhurst, New Forest 4
- Rhinefield House Hotel 4
- Balmer Lawn Hotel 4
- Careys Manor Hotel & Senspa 4
Schools in Brockenhurst
- Brockenhurst C of E Primary School & Pre-School Primary
- Brockenhurst College Further education
Local points of interest
- New Forest Forest 3.8 miles
- Lymington Yacht Haven Harbour 5.4 miles
- Hinton House Estate 5.7 miles
- Castle Malwood Estate 6 miles
- Hinton Admiral Estate 6.1 miles
- Avon Beach Beach 8.2 miles
- Paultons Park Estate 8.6 miles
- Exbury House Estate 8.9 miles
- Christchurch Harbour Harbour 9.1 miles
- Cadland House Estate 9.6 miles
- Hythe Marina Marina 9.7 miles
- West Quay Shopping centre 10.6 miles