Parish in New Forest, Hampshire, England
| Coordinates: | 50.981, -1.902 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 06 20 |
| Population: | 413 |
| Dialling code: | 01725 (Rockbourne) |
Martin is a small, rural parish in the New Forest district of Hampshire, England, lying between the market towns of Ringwood and Fordingbridge. It consists of scattered hamlets such as East Martin and West Martin, set among farmland, pockets of woodland and the heathland character that defines much of the surrounding national park. Narrow lanes, traditional cottages and a handful of listed buildings give it a quietly historic, pastoral feel.
Historically agricultural, the local economy still leans towards farming and rural enterprises, with conservation policies shaping new development. Social life is small-scale and community-focused, centred on parish events and countryside pursuits; proximity to the broader New Forest makes it popular for walking, wildlife-watching and as a peaceful base for those wanting easy access to larger towns nearby.
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