Fordingbridge
Built-up area in New Forest, Hampshire, England
| Coordinates: | 50.933, -1.792 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 14 14 |
| Population: | 6,066 |
| Dialling code: | 01725 (Rockbourne) |
Fordingbridge is a compact market town on the edge of the New Forest in Hampshire, England, sitting astride the River Avon. Its name reflects an early ford and subsequent bridge over the river, and the riverside and historic town centre still give a sense of its medieval origins and long-standing local trade.
Today Fordingbridge combines independent shops, cafés and traditional pubs with a strong community life and plenty of outdoor appeal as a gateway to the New Forest - walking, cycling and river activities are popular. The local economy leans on small businesses, tourism and surrounding agriculture, while conservation groups and community events keep the social scene active and rooted in place.
Postcode districts covering Fordingbridge
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 17.3 miles
- Bournemouth 13.6 miles
- Poole 16.1 miles
- Eastleigh 20.2 miles
- Eastleigh Town 18.9 miles
- Winchester 22.4 miles
- Salisbury 9.8 miles
- Christchurch 13.3 miles
- Andover 23.5 miles
- Totton 12.5 miles
- Totton and Eling 12.9 miles
- New Milton 13.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Fordingbridge, Godshill & Hyde Ward 0.9 miles
- Sandleheath Built-up area 1 mile
- Godshill Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Frogham Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Breamore Built-up area 2 miles
- North Gorley Built-up area 2 miles
- Hyde Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Downlands & Forest North Ward 2.1 miles
- Alderholt Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Woodgreen Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Whitsbury Parish 2.9 miles
- Rockbourne Built-up area 2.9 miles
Example postcodes in Fordingbridge
SP6 1QS, SP6 1LN, SP6 1JD, SP6 1HS, SP6 1HY, SP6 1HF, SP6 1ND, SP6 1QU, SP6 9BU … See all
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 10.8 miles
- Southampton Airport 19 miles
- Salisbury Station 9.5 miles
- Dean Railway Station 10.2 miles
- Ringwood Bus Station 6 miles
- Salisbury Bus Station 9.5 miles
Hotels near Fordingbridge Ad
- The Three Lions 1.2 miles
- The Riverside 4 8.7 miles
- New Forest Lodge 4 7.6 miles
- The Star Inn 6 miles
- The Old Mill 4 9 miles
- The Merchant's House 4 9.4 miles
- Legacy Rose and Crown Hotel 4 8.7 miles
- Mercure Salisbury White Hart Hotel 4 9.2 miles
- Horton Inn 2 9 miles
- Best Western Red Lion Hotel 4 9.4 miles
Schools in Fordingbridge
- Fordingbridge Infant School Primary
- Fordingbridge Junior School Primary
- The Burgate School and Sixth Form Secondary
Local points of interest
- Castle Malwood Estate 8 miles
- Salisbury Racecourse Recreation 8.8 miles
- Western Downs Hill 10.1 miles
- New Forest Forest 10.2 miles
- Paultons Park Estate 10.5 miles
- Holy Cross Abbey (Stapehill, Dorset, England) Historic site 10.7 miles
- Crichel House Estate 10.8 miles
- Bournemouth Aviation Museum Museum 11.1 miles
- Cranborne Chase Forest 11.5 miles
- Embley House Estate 11.5 miles
- Norman Court Estate 12 miles
- Hinton Admiral Estate 13.3 miles