Holbury
Built-up area in New Forest, Hampshire, England
| Coordinates: | 50.834, -1.373 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 44 03 |
| Dialling code: | 0238 (Southampton) |
Holbury is a village in the district of New Forest, in Hampshire, England, sitting on the western shore of Southampton Water close to Fawley and the coastal marshes. The setting is a mix of suburban housing and semi‑rural landscape: low heathland, salt marshes and creeks give the area a strong sense of place and good opportunities for birdwatching and walks along the Solent coast.
Historically a small agricultural settlement, Holbury expanded through the 20th century with nearby industry and the rise of commuting to Southampton, so its character today is a blend of local community facilities, light industry and commuter dormitory. Its proximity to the New Forest district countryside and coastal amenities means residents often balance village life with easy access to wider leisure and employment options.
Postcode districts covering Holbury
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 6 miles
- Portsmouth 12.7 miles
- Bournemouth 22.1 miles
- Gosport 9.8 miles
- Waterlooville 15.2 miles
- Fareham 8.2 miles
- Eastleigh 10 miles
- Eastleigh Town 8.8 miles
- Winchester 16.1 miles
- Havant 17 miles
- Christchurch 17.5 miles
- Totton 8.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield Ward 0.4 miles
- Fawley Parish 0.9 miles
- Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley Ward 1.1 miles
- Blackfield and Langley Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Frostlane Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Hythe South Ward 2 miles
- Hythe and Dibden Purlieu Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Hythe Central Ward 2.6 miles
- Exbury and Lepe Parish 2.7 miles
- Hamble & Netley Ward 2.8 miles
- Hythe and Dibden Parish 2.8 miles
- Hamble-le-Rice Built-up area 2.9 miles
Example postcodes in Holbury
SO45 2GE, SO45 1EZ, SO45 1FJ, SO45 2FE, SO45 2PR, SO45 2QJ, SO45 2HS, SO45 2JH, SO45 2QG … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 8.1 miles
- Bournemouth Airport 20.8 miles
- Hythe Pier Land Station 2.8 miles
- Hythe Pier 3 miles
Hotels near Holbury Ad
- Riverside House 3.1 miles
- Ennios Boutique Hotel 5 4.6 miles
- The Pig in the Wall - Southampton 4.8 miles
- The Montagu Arms Hotel 4 3.6 miles
- Holiday Inn Southampton 4 4.8 miles
- Villa Rothsay Hotel 4 5.5 miles
- The Pilgrim Inn 3 4.9 miles
- Holiday Inn Fareham - Solent 4 5.9 miles
- No.4 Carlton Hotel 5 5.7 miles
- Harbour Hotel Southampton 5 4.3 miles
Schools in Holbury
- Cadland Primary School Primary
- Fawley Infant School Primary
- Lift New Forest Secondary
- Manor C of E Infant School Primary
- New Forest School Independent - special
Local points of interest
- Cadland House Estate 0.5 miles
- Exbury House Estate 2.6 miles
- Calshot Beach Beach 3 miles
- Hythe Marina Marina 3.1 miles
- Netley Abbey Archaeological site 3.2 miles
- West Quay Shopping centre 5.1 miles
- St Mary's Stadium Stadium 5.1 miles
- Titchfield Abbey Historic site 6.4 miles
- Osborne House Historic site 7.3 miles
- Silverlake Stadium Stadium 8.2 miles
- Lymington Yacht Haven Harbour 8.9 miles
- New Forest Forest 9.5 miles