Rockbourne
Parish in New Forest, Hampshire, England
| Coordinates: | 50.968, -1.838 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 11 18 |
| Population: | 167 |
| Dialling code: | 01725 |
Rockbourne is a small rural parish on the western edge of the New Forest district of Hampshire, in southern England. It occupies rolling farmland and pasture close to the valley of the River Avon, with patches of heathland and ancient woodland nearby, so it attracts walkers, riders and those seeking quiet countryside scenery.
Quiet and largely agricultural, the parish punches above its weight historically thanks to the famous Rockbourne Roman Villa and small museum, while a medieval church, thatched cottages and listed farmhouses give the settlement a strongly rooted character. The local economy centres on farming and small businesses, with many residents commuting to nearby towns such as Fordingbridge, and a close‑knit community that hosts occasional village events and benefits from easy access to New Forest recreation.
Postcode districts covering Rockbourne
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 19.5 miles
- Bournemouth 15.7 miles
- Poole 17.5 miles
- Eastleigh 22 miles
- Eastleigh Town 20.8 miles
- Winchester 23.5 miles
- Salisbury 7.6 miles
- Christchurch 16 miles
- Andover 22.9 miles
- Totton 14.8 miles
- Totton and Eling 15.2 miles
- New Milton 16.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Rockbourne Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Whitsbury Parish 0.8 miles
- Downlands & Forest North Ward 1.1 miles
- Damerham Parish 2.2 miles
- Sandleheath Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Breamore Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Martin Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Fordingbridge Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Alderholt Built-up area 3.7 miles
- Downton Built-up area 4 miles
- Woodgreen Built-up area 4.1 miles
- Fordingbridge, Godshill & Hyde Ward 4.1 miles
Example postcodes in Rockbourne
SP6 3NR, SP6 3NY, SP6 3NN, SP6 3NA, SP6 3NJ, SP6 3JB, SP6 3NP, SP6 3NH, SP6 3NS … See all
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 13 miles
- Southampton Airport 21 miles
- Salisbury Station 7.2 miles
- Dean Railway Station 10.2 miles
- Salisbury Bus Station 7.3 miles
- Ringwood Bus Station 8.6 miles
Hotels near Rockbourne Ad
- The Riverside 4 6.5 miles
- The Old Mill 4 6.7 miles
- The Merchant's House 4 7.2 miles
- Legacy Rose and Crown Hotel 4 6.6 miles
- Mercure Salisbury White Hart Hotel 4 7.1 miles
- The Museum Inn 4 9.9 miles
- New Forest Lodge 4 8.9 miles
- Best Western Red Lion Hotel 4 7.2 miles
- Horton Inn 2 8.8 miles
- The Bull Hotel 3 3.9 miles
Schools in Rockbourne
- Western Downland C of E Aided Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Salisbury Racecourse Recreation 6 miles
- Western Downs Hill 7.4 miles
- Cranborne Chase Forest 9.2 miles
- Crichel House Estate 10.5 miles
- Castle Malwood Estate 10.7 miles
- Norman Court Estate 11.8 miles
- Holy Cross Abbey (Stapehill, Dorset, England) Historic site 12 miles
- Wardour Castle Estate 12.2 miles
- Paultons Park Estate 12.8 miles
- New Forest Forest 13.1 miles
- Embley House Estate 13.3 miles
- Bournemouth Aviation Museum Museum 13.3 miles