Ringwood
Built-up area in New Forest, Hampshire, England
| Coordinates: | 50.845, -1.78 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 15 05 |
| Population: | 14,084 |
| Dialling code: | 01425 |
Ringwood is a small market town on the western edge of the New Forest in Hampshire, England. It sits where the River Avon flows through low-lying heath and ancient woodland, close to the Dorset border and within easy reach of Bournemouth and Southampton. The surrounding forest landscape with its ponies and open heath makes it a popular base for visitors as well as a pleasant commuter and shopping centre.
Historically a medieval market town that grew up around a river crossing, Ringwood still has a lively market square, timber-framed buildings and the parish All Saints Church. Local life mixes independent shops, farmers' markets and outdoor pursuits; the town is also home to the well-known Ringwood Brewery, so it balances a rural character with modest local industry, tourism and community events.
Postcode districts covering Ringwood
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 17.5 miles28.2 km
- Bournemouth 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Poole 11.5 miles18.4 km
- Eastleigh 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Eastleigh Town 19.9 miles32.1 km
- Salisbury 16 miles25.7 km
- Christchurch 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Totton 13 miles20.9 km
- Totton and Eling 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Newport 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Newport and Carisbrooke 23.1 miles37.1 km
- New Milton 8.1 miles13 km
Neighbouring places
- Hightown Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Hangersley Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Ringwood South Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Ringwood North & Ellingham Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Ellingham, Harbridge and Ibsley Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- St. Leonards & St. Ives Ward 2.6 miles4.1 km
- St. Leonards and St. Ives Parish 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Ashley Heath Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Burley Street Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East Ward 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Burley Built-up area 3.7 miles5.9 km
- North Gorley Built-up area 4.2 miles6.7 km
Example postcodes in Ringwood
BH24 1JG, BH24 3FU, BH24 1BA, BH24 1FF, BH24 1TU, BH24 1SQ, BH24 3AE, BH24 1NR, BH24 3SB … See all
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Southampton Airport 19.8 miles31.9 km
- Hinton Admiral Station 7 miles11.3 km
- Christchurch Railway Station 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Ringwood Bus Station 0.5 miles0.8 km
Hotels near Ringwood Ad
- The Bear of Burton 7 miles11.2 km
- Captains Club Hotel 4 7.8 miles12.6 km
- The Kings Arms 4 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Rhinefield House Hotel 4 6.8 miles11 km
- Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa - An Iconic Luxury Hotel 5 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Cottage Lodge Hotel 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Thatched Cottage Hotel 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Derby Manor 4 8.9 miles14.4 km
- Tregonholme Hotel 9.9 miles15.9 km
- The Hedley Townhouse 3 10 miles16 km
Schools in Ringwood
- Poulner Infant School and Nursery Primary
- Poulner Junior School Primary
- Ringwood C of E Infant School Primary
- Ringwood Junior School Primary
- Ringwood School Academy Secondary
Local points of interest
- Bournemouth Aviation Museum Museum 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Holy Cross Abbey (Stapehill, Dorset, England) Historic site 6.9 miles11.2 km
- Hinton Admiral Estate 7.5 miles12 km
- Hinton House Estate 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Dean Court Stadium 8 miles12.9 km
- Castle Malwood Estate 8.1 miles13 km
- Avon Beach Beach 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Christchurch Harbour Harbour 8.6 miles13.9 km
- New Forest Forest 8.7 miles14 km
- Bournemouth International Centre Theatre 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Crichel House Estate 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Paultons Park Estate 11.7 miles18.9 km