| Coordinates: | 50.814, -1.602 |
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| 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.
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