Ringwood
Parish in New Forest, Hampshire, England
| Coordinates: | 50.831, -1.77 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 16 03 |
| Population: | 14,084 |
| Dialling code: | 01425 |
Ringwood sits on the edge of the New Forest in eastern Hampshire, right by the River Avon and close to the border with Dorset. The parish blends heathland, river valley and ancient woodland, making it a popular base for walking, horse riding and wildlife watching while still feeling compact and accessible to nearby towns.
Historically a market and coaching town, Ringwood keeps a lively high street of independent shops, cafes and pubs, plus regular markets and community events; its mix of Georgian and vernacular buildings sits within a conservation area. The local economy mixes retail and tourism with small industries, and a well‑known local brewery and active community groups give the town a strong sense of local identity.
Postcode districts covering Ringwood
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 17.4 miles
- Bournemouth 7.3 miles
- Poole 11.1 miles
- Eastleigh 21.5 miles
- Eastleigh Town 19.9 miles
- Salisbury 17 miles
- Christchurch 6.1 miles
- Totton 13 miles
- Totton and Eling 13.3 miles
- Newport 22.3 miles
- Newport and Carisbrooke 22.2 miles
- New Milton 7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Ringwood South Ward 0.6 miles
- Hightown Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Ringwood Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Hangersley Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Burley Street Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East Ward 2.5 miles
- St. Leonards & St. Ives Ward 2.8 miles
- St. Leonards and St. Ives Parish 2.8 miles
- Ashley Heath Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Burley Built-up area 3 miles
- Thorney Hill Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Ringwood North & Ellingham Ward 3.3 miles
Example postcodes in Ringwood
BH24 1TR, BH24 1BT, BH24 3DS, BH24 1XN, BH24 1QR, BH24 1EQ, BH24 1NX, BH24 1DU, BH24 3JR … See all
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 4.7 miles
- Southampton Airport 19.8 miles
- Hinton Admiral Station 5.9 miles
- Christchurch Railway Station 6.4 miles
- Ringwood Bus Station 1.5 miles
Hotels near Ringwood Ad
- The Bear of Burton 5.9 miles
- The Three Lions 6.2 miles
- The Kings Arms 4 6.7 miles
- The Star Inn 1.6 miles
- Captains Club Hotel 4 6.8 miles
- Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa - An Iconic Luxury Hotel 5 7 miles
- Rhinefield House Hotel 4 6.3 miles
- Derby Manor 4 8.2 miles
- Cottage Lodge Hotel 8.5 miles
- Thatched Cottage Hotel 8.6 miles
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 4.9 miles
- Hinton Admiral Estate 6.3 miles
- Hinton House Estate 6.7 miles
- Holy Cross Abbey (Stapehill, Dorset, England) Historic site 7 miles
- Avon Beach Beach 7.2 miles
- Dean Court Stadium 7.2 miles
- Christchurch Harbour Harbour 7.5 miles
- Castle Malwood Estate 8.2 miles
- New Forest Forest 8.5 miles
- Bournemouth International Centre Theatre 9.2 miles
- Crichel House Estate 11.1 miles
- Lymington Yacht Haven Harbour 11.9 miles