| Coordinates: | 50.904, -1.605 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SU 27 11 |
| Population: | 326 |
Minstead is a small village set in the heart of the New Forest in Hampshire, England. It sits amid open heathland and ancient woodland where traditional commoning means ponies, cattle and deer still roam freely, making it a popular, peaceful base for walkers and cyclists and for exploring the broader New Forest and nearby Lyndhurst.
The village keeps a strong community feel with a village hall, a parish church, a handful of traditional cottages and small farms; the local economy is largely shaped by forestry, agriculture and low-key tourism. Historic character and active conservation-minded residents combine to protect the landscape, while seasonal events and rural clubs maintain Minstead’s distinctly village social life.
Postcode districts covering Minstead
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Portsmouth 23.6 miles38 km
- Bournemouth 15.8 miles25.3 km
- Poole 19.9 miles32 km
- Gosport 20.9 miles33.6 km
- Fareham 18.6 miles29.9 km
- Eastleigh 12.9 miles20.7 km
- Eastleigh Town 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Winchester 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Salisbury 14.6 miles23.6 km
- Christchurch 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Andover 22 miles35.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Lyndhurst & Minstead Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Cadnam and Bartley Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Lyndhurst Built-up area 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Bramshaw Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Woodlands Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Copythorne Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Netley Marsh Parish 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Ashurst Built-up area 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Ashurst and Colbury Parish 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Ower Built-up area 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Blackhill Built-up area 4.3 miles6.9 km
Example postcodes in Minstead
SO43 7HA, SO43 7FS, SO43 7FT, SO43 7PE, SO43 7FU, SO43 7FW, SO43 7HB, SO43 7FX
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 11.3 miles18.1 km
- Bournemouth Airport 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Ashurst 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Totton Railway Station 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Ringwood Bus Station 9.1 miles14.6 km
Hotels near Minstead Ad
- The Stag Hotel 3 2.6 miles4.1 km
- The Trusty Servant 0.4 miles0.7 km
- The Crown Manor House Hotel 4 2.5 miles4 km
- Ormonde House Hotel 3 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Cottage Lodge Hotel 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Penny Farthing Hotel 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Thatched Cottage Hotel 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Huntsman of Brockenhurst 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Rhinefield House Hotel 4 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Woodlands Lodge Hotel 3 2.5 miles4 km
Schools in Minstead
- Minstead Training Project Further education
Local points of interest
- Castle Malwood Estate 0.6 miles1 km
- New Forest Forest 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Paultons Park Estate 3.1 miles5 km
- Embley House Estate 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Broadlands Country house 7.4 miles12 km
- West Quay Shopping centre 8.7 miles13.9 km
- Hythe Marina Marina 9.1 miles14.7 km
- St Mary's Stadium Stadium 9.3 miles15 km
- Silverlake Stadium Stadium 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Cadland House Estate 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Netley Abbey Archaeological site 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Lymington Yacht Haven Harbour 11.1 miles17.9 km