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 3HJ, BH24 1LT, BH24 1HR, BH24 1SE, BH24 1UY, BH24 1TQ, BH24 1TU, BH24 3FT, BH24 1RH … 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
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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