| 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 miles18.6 km
- Portsmouth 22.7 miles36.6 km
- Bournemouth 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Poole 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Gosport 19.7 miles31.7 km
- Fareham 18.3 miles29.5 km
- Eastleigh 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Eastleigh Town 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Winchester 21.2 miles34.2 km
- Salisbury 20.1 miles32.3 km
- Christchurch 8 miles12.8 km
- Totton 8.4 miles13.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Brockenhurst Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Sway Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Sandy Down Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Tiptoe Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Mount Pleasant Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Boldre Built-up area 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Bashley Built-up area 3.7 miles6 km
- Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge Ward 3.7 miles6 km
- Pilley Built-up area 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Ashley Built-up area 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill Ward 4 miles6.4 km
- Hordle Built-up area 4.1 miles6.6 km
Example postcodes in Brockenhurst
SO41 8PH, SO42 7YY, SO42 7QQ, SO42 7TD, SO42 7QE, SO42 7SB, SO42 7TE, BH25 5TZ, BH25 5TY … See all
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 10.7 miles17.3 km
- Southampton Airport 14.3 miles23 km
- Brockenhurst Railway Station 1.3 miles2 km
- Sway Railway Station 2 miles3.3 km
- Ringwood Bus Station 8.6 miles13.8 km
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 miles6 km
- Lymington Yacht Haven Harbour 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Hinton House Estate 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Castle Malwood Estate 6 miles9.6 km
- Hinton Admiral Estate 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Avon Beach Beach 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Paultons Park Estate 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Exbury House Estate 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Christchurch Harbour Harbour 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Cadland House Estate 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Hythe Marina Marina 9.7 miles15.7 km
- West Quay Shopping centre 10.6 miles17 km