| Coordinates: | 50.934, -1.757 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SU 17 14 |
| Population: | 436 |
| Dialling code: | 01725 (Rockbourne) |
Godshill in the New Forest, Hampshire, England is a small, rural hamlet set among the national park’s heathland and ancient woodland. The surrounding landscape of open pasture, mixed woods and winding lanes is typical of the area, and commoning traditions mean free‑roaming ponies and cattle are a familiar sight.
With roots in medieval farming and forestry, the settlement today feels quietly historic: scattered farmsteads, a country pub or two and a close‑knit community. The local economy leans on agriculture, conservation and a modest tourism trade from walkers and wildlife enthusiasts, with services and larger shops found in nearby market towns such as Fordingbridge and Lymington.
Postcode districts covering Godshill
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 15.7 miles
- Bournemouth 14 miles
- Poole 16.9 miles
- Eastleigh 18.7 miles
- Eastleigh Town 17.3 miles
- Winchester 21 miles
- Salisbury 10 miles
- Christchurch 13.2 miles
- Andover 22.7 miles
- Totton 10.9 miles
- Totton and Eling 11.3 miles
- New Milton 13 miles
Neighbouring places
- Frogham Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Fordingbridge, Godshill & Hyde Ward 1.2 miles
- Fordingbridge Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Woodgreen Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Hyde Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Breamore Built-up area 1.9 miles
- North Gorley Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Sandleheath Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Hale Parish 2.6 miles
- Downlands & Forest North Ward 3.1 miles
- Alderholt Built-up area 3.6 miles
- Whitsbury Parish 3.8 miles
Example postcodes in Godshill
SP6 2JZ, SP6 2LW, SP6 2LQ, SP6 2LP, SP6 2LX, SP6 2JX, SP6 2LH, SP6 2LL, SP6 2JY … See all
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 11.3 miles
- Southampton Airport 17.5 miles
- Dean Railway Station 9.2 miles
- Salisbury Station 9.7 miles
- Ringwood Bus Station 6.2 miles
- Salisbury Bus Station 9.6 miles
Hotels near Godshill Ad
- The Three Lions 1.2 miles
- New Forest Lodge 4 6.2 miles
- The Riverside 4 8.9 miles
- The Stag Hotel 3 9 miles
- Rhinefield House Hotel 4 9.1 miles
- Ormonde House Hotel 3 9.2 miles
- The Crown Manor House Hotel 4 8.9 miles
- Penny Farthing Hotel 8.9 miles
- The Old Mill 4 9.3 miles
- The Merchant's House 4 9.5 miles
Local points of interest
- Castle Malwood Estate 6.5 miles
- New Forest Forest 8.9 miles
- Paultons Park Estate 9 miles
- Salisbury Racecourse Recreation 9.3 miles
- Embley House Estate 10 miles
- Norman Court Estate 11 miles
- Western Downs Hill 11.5 miles
- Bournemouth Aviation Museum Museum 11.5 miles
- Holy Cross Abbey (Stapehill, Dorset, England) Historic site 11.6 miles
- Broadlands Country house 12 miles
- Crichel House Estate 12.2 miles
- Hinton Admiral Estate 12.9 miles