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 miles28 km
- Bournemouth 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Poole 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Eastleigh 21.5 miles34.7 km
- Eastleigh Town 19.9 miles32.1 km
- Salisbury 17 miles27.4 km
- Christchurch 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Totton 13 miles21 km
- Totton and Eling 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Newport 22.3 miles36 km
- Newport and Carisbrooke 22.2 miles35.8 km
- New Milton 7 miles11.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Ringwood South Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- Hightown Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Ringwood Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Hangersley Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Burley Street Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East Ward 2.5 miles4.1 km
- St. Leonards & St. Ives Ward 2.8 miles4.4 km
- St. Leonards and St. Ives Parish 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Ashley Heath Built-up area 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Burley Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Thorney Hill Built-up area 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Ringwood North & Ellingham Ward 3.3 miles5.3 km
Example postcodes in Ringwood
BH24 1PE, BH24 1EL, BH24 3EQ, BH24 3DG, BH24 1GY, BH24 1UT, BH24 1SA, BH24 1JD, BH24 3JR … See all
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Southampton Airport 19.8 miles31.9 km
- Hinton Admiral Station 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Christchurch Railway Station 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Ringwood Bus Station 1.5 miles2.4 km
Hotels near Ringwood Ad
- The Bear of Burton 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Captains Club Hotel 4 6.8 miles11 km
- The Kings Arms 4 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa - An Iconic Luxury Hotel 5 7 miles11.3 km
- Rhinefield House Hotel 4 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Cottage Lodge Hotel 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Derby Manor 4 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Thatched Cottage Hotel 8.6 miles13.9 km
- The Retreat New Forest 3 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Tregonholme Hotel 9.2 miles14.9 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 4.9 miles8 km
- Hinton Admiral Estate 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Hinton House Estate 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Holy Cross Abbey (Stapehill, Dorset, England) Historic site 7 miles11.3 km
- Avon Beach Beach 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Dean Court Stadium 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Christchurch Harbour Harbour 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Castle Malwood Estate 8.2 miles13.2 km
- New Forest Forest 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Bournemouth International Centre Theatre 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Crichel House Estate 11.1 miles17.8 km
- Lymington Yacht Haven Harbour 11.9 miles19.1 km