Marchwood
Parish in New Forest, Hampshire, England
| Coordinates: | 50.886, -1.45 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 38 09 |
| Population: | 6,141 |
| Dialling code: | 0238 (Southampton) |
Marchwood sits on the western fringe of the New Forest in Hampshire, England, tucked beside the saltmarshes of Southampton Water. The flat, tidal landscape gives the village long views over the estuary and attracts waders and wildfowl, while to the south the waterway opens out towards the Solent. Its position between coast and forest makes it a quiet gateway for walkers and birdwatchers exploring the wider National Park.
Historically and economically the village has a practical, maritime edge: the nearby Marchwood Military Port and energy infrastructure have shaped local employment alongside small businesses and commuter links into nearby towns such as Totton and Hythe. Socially it retains a village feel with a mix of community groups, a church and primary school, and a sense of being both connected to industry and to the rural character of the New Forest.
Postcode districts covering Marchwood
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Portsmouth 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Bournemouth 20.4 miles32.8 km
- Gosport 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Waterlooville 18.3 miles29.4 km
- Fareham 11.7 miles18.9 km
- Eastleigh 8.1 miles13 km
- Eastleigh Town 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Winchester 13.5 miles21.8 km
- Havant 20.3 miles32.7 km
- Salisbury 20.2 miles32.5 km
- Christchurch 16.3 miles26.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Marchwood Built-up area 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Marchwood & Eling Ward 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Dibden & Dibden Purlieu Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Freemantle Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- Denny Lodge Parish 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Hythe and Dibden Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Bargate Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Millbrook Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Hythe and Dibden Purlieu Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Hythe Central Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Banister & Polygon Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Totton South Ward 2.9 miles4.6 km
Example postcodes in Marchwood
SO40 4YE, SO40 4YF, SO40 4YN, SO40 4LE, SO40 4AY, SO40 4YL, SO40 4YP, SO40 4WX, SO40 4YG … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 6 miles9.7 km
- Bournemouth Airport 18.6 miles30 km
- Millbrook 1.9 miles3 km
- Southampton Town Quay 2 miles3.3 km
Hotels near Marchwood Ad
- The Pilgrim Inn 3 0.1 miles0.2 km
- The Pig in the Wall - Southampton 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Ennios Boutique Hotel 5 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Holiday Inn Southampton 4 2 miles3.2 km
- No.4 Carlton Hotel 5 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Harbour Hotel Southampton 5 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Moxy Southampton 4 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Shirley Apartments, Cozy Studio, Self Check in, 10 Min Drive to City Centre, Walking to Redbridge Train Station 3 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour 4 2 miles3.3 km
- Leonardo Hotel Southampton 4 2.7 miles4.4 km
Schools in Marchwood
- Marchwood C of E Infant School Primary
- Marchwood Junior School Primary
Local points of interest
- West Quay Shopping centre 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Hythe Marina Marina 2.3 miles3.7 km
- St Mary's Stadium Stadium 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Netley Abbey Archaeological site 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Cadland House Estate 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Paultons Park Estate 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Silverlake Stadium Stadium 5.7 miles9.2 km
- New Forest Forest 6 miles9.6 km
- Exbury House Estate 6.4 miles10.2 km
- Embley House Estate 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Broadlands Country house 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Castle Malwood Estate 7.3 miles11.8 km