| Coordinates: | 50.967, -1.731 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SU 19 18 |
| Dialling code: | 01725 (Rockbourne) |
The village and civil parish of Hale sits on the northern edge of the New Forest in Hampshire, England. It is a small, rural parish characterised by heathland, mixed woodland and open pasture where the traditions of commoning are still evident; free‑roaming ponies and cattle, seasonal birdlife and a strong conservation focus give the area a distinctly natural, unhurried feel.
Historically tied to the royal forest and rural manorial life, Hale retains a quiet village character with scattered historic buildings and farmsteads. The local economy leans on agriculture, forestry and visitor interest in the New Forest, while many residents commute to nearby towns such as Fordingbridge, Bournemouth or Southampton. Socially it is a small, close‑knit community with active parish interest in protecting the landscape and traditional ways of life.
Postcode districts covering Hale
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 14.9 miles24 km
- Bournemouth 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Poole 19.5 miles31.4 km
- Fareham 25 miles40.2 km
- Eastleigh 17.3 miles27.9 km
- Eastleigh Town 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Winchester 19.1 miles30.7 km
- Salisbury 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Christchurch 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Andover 20.1 miles32.3 km
- Totton 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Totton and Eling 10.7 miles17.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Woodgreen Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Redlynch Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Lover Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Downton Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Breamore Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Redlynch & Landford Ward 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Godshill Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Fordingbridge Built-up area 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Frogham Built-up area 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Fordingbridge, Godshill & Hyde Ward 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Downlands & Forest North Ward 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Landford Parish 3.9 miles6.2 km
Example postcodes in Hale
SP6 2RA, SP6 2NN, SP6 2NB, SP6 2NH, SP6 2RB, SP6 2NE, SP6 2NS, SP6 2NG, SP6 2RQ … See all
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 13.8 miles22.3 km
- Southampton Airport 16.3 miles26.3 km
- Dean Railway Station 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Salisbury Station 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Salisbury Bus Station 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Ringwood Bus Station 8.7 miles14 km
Hotels near Hale Ad
- New Forest Lodge 4 4.3 miles6.9 km
- The Riverside 4 7.1 miles11.4 km
- The Merchant's House 4 7.5 miles12.1 km
- The Old Mill 4 7.5 miles12 km
- Mercure Salisbury White Hart Hotel 4 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Legacy Rose and Crown Hotel 4 7 miles11.3 km
- The Stag Hotel 3 9.4 miles15.2 km
- The Trusty Servant 7.4 miles11.9 km
- The Crown Manor House Hotel 4 9.3 miles15 km
- The Bull Hotel 3 2.1 miles3.3 km
Schools in Hale
- Hale Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Castle Malwood Estate 6.8 miles11 km
- Salisbury Racecourse Recreation 8.1 miles13 km
- Paultons Park Estate 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Norman Court Estate 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Embley House Estate 8.6 miles13.8 km
- New Forest Forest 9.5 miles15.2 km
- Broadlands Country house 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Western Downs Hill 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Cranborne Chase Forest 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Bournemouth Aviation Museum Museum 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Holy Cross Abbey (Stapehill, Dorset, England) Historic site 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Crichel House Estate 14.3 miles23 km