New Milton
Parish in New Forest, Hampshire, England
| Coordinates: | 50.76, -1.659 |
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| OS grid ref: | SZ 24 95 |
| Population: | 23,753 |
| Dialling code: | 01590 (Lymington) |
Situated on the western edge of the New Forest in Hampshire, New Milton is a market town and civil parish close to the Hampshire–Dorset coast. The parish reaches the cliff-top resort of Barton-on-Sea, with views across the Solent to the Isle of Wight, and lies within easy reach of Bournemouth and Southampton. A railway station provides regular services towards Brockenhurst and London, which helps explain its appeal to commuters as well as visitors.
Having expanded in the 19th century with the arrival of the railway, New Milton balances independent shops, light industry and a modest tourist trade. Local life is shaped by nearby heathland and coast - Barton-on-Sea’s eroding cliffs are well known to fossil hunters - and community amenities such as the local arts centre, markets and clubs give it a relaxed, small‑town character rather than an urban buzz.
Postcode districts covering New Milton
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 15.9 miles
- Bournemouth 8.8 miles
- Poole 13.6 miles
- Gosport 22.4 miles
- Fareham 21.6 miles
- Eastleigh 20.6 miles
- Eastleigh Town 18.9 miles
- Salisbury 22.7 miles
- Christchurch 4 miles
- Totton 12.9 miles
- Totton and Eling 12.9 miles
- Ryde 21.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- New Milton Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Ballard Ward 0.4 miles
- Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill Ward 0.5 miles
- Milton Ward 0.7 miles
- Bashley Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Ashley Built-up area 1 mile
- Barton & Becton Ward 1.3 miles
- Barton on Sea Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Tiptoe Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Hordle Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Highcliffe & Walkford Ward 2.3 miles
- Milford & Hordle Ward 2.6 miles
Example postcodes in New Milton
BH25 5BQ, BH25 5SB, BH25 6UG, BH25 5GS, BH25 7JL, BH25 6HB, BH25 6DY, BH25 5LR, BH25 5UU … See all
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 8.1 miles
- Southampton Airport 18.6 miles
- New Milton Railway Station 0.3 miles
- Hinton Admiral Station 2.5 miles
- Ringwood Bus Station 8.3 miles
Hotels near New Milton Ad
- Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa - An Iconic Luxury Hotel 5 1.4 miles
- South Lawn Hotel 4 3.5 miles
- The Bear of Burton 4.5 miles
- Cottage Lodge Hotel 5.4 miles
- Thatched Cottage Hotel 5.5 miles
- Monkey Brewhouse 4.7 miles
- The Kings Arms 4 5.4 miles
- The Manor at Sway 4 2.7 miles
- The Retreat New Forest 3 1.8 miles
- Captains Club Hotel 4 5.6 miles
Schools in New Milton
- Ashley Infant School Primary
- Ashley Junior School Primary
- Ballard School Independent - all ages
- Durlston School Independent - all ages
- New Milton Infant School Primary
- New Milton Junior School Primary
- The Arnewood School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Hinton House Estate 1.3 miles
- Hinton Admiral Estate 1.9 miles
- Avon Beach Beach 3.9 miles
- Christchurch Harbour Harbour 4.9 miles
- Lymington Yacht Haven Harbour 5.7 miles
- Dean Court Stadium 8 miles
- New Forest Forest 8.1 miles
- Bournemouth Aviation Museum Museum 8.1 miles
- Castle Malwood Estate 9.8 miles
- Bournemouth International Centre Theatre 10.1 miles
- Exbury House Estate 11.6 miles
- Holy Cross Abbey (Stapehill, Dorset, England) Historic site 12 miles