Sopley
Built-up area in New Forest, Hampshire, England
| Coordinates: | 50.769, -1.776 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SZ 15 96 |
| Population: | 308 |
Sopley is a small riverside village in the New Forest district of Hampshire, England, set on the banks of the River Avon close to the Dorset border. It lies a short drive from Christchurch and the coastal towns of Bournemouth and Poole, giving easy access to both New Forest heathland and the lowland Avon valley with its wet meadows and quiet lanes.
The village retains a genteel rural character, with historic features such as a medieval parish church and the old watermill at Sopley Mill. The local economy is largely agricultural with a fair number of commuters and a modest amount of leisure tourism - walkers, anglers and riders visit the area - while village life centres on the church, village hall and the picturesque cottages that line its lanes.
Postcode districts covering Sopley
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 19.6 miles31.5 km
- Bournemouth 4 miles6.5 km
- Poole 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Eastleigh 24.1 miles38.7 km
- Eastleigh Town 22.4 miles36 km
- Salisbury 21.2 miles34.2 km
- Christchurch 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Totton 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Totton and Eling 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Newport 21.4 miles34.4 km
- Newport and Carisbrooke 21.1 miles33.9 km
- New Milton 5 miles8.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Burton and Winkton Parish 1 mile1.7 km
- Burton & Grange Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Bransgore Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Christchurch Town Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Commons Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Christchurch Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Holdenhurst Village Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Hurn Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe Ward 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Littledown & Iford Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- East Southbourne & Tuckton Ward 3 miles4.8 km
- Merritown Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
Example postcodes in Sopley
BH23 7AZ, BH23 7BU, BH23 7AU, BH23 7AY, BH23 7BT, BH23 7AR, BH23 7AX, BH23 7BE, BH23 7AW … See all
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 3 miles4.9 km
- Southampton Airport 22.2 miles35.7 km
- Christchurch Railway Station 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Hinton Admiral Station 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Ringwood Bus Station 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Poole Bus Station 9.5 miles15.3 km
Hotels near Sopley Ad
- The Bear of Burton 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Captains Club Hotel 4 2.6 miles4.1 km
- The Kings Arms 4 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa - An Iconic Luxury Hotel 5 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Derby Manor 4 4.6 miles7.5 km
- Harbour Hotel & Spa Christchurch 4 3.1 miles5 km
- Tregonholme Hotel 5.9 miles9.5 km
- The Hedley Townhouse 3 6 miles9.6 km
- Washington House Hotel 4 6 miles9.7 km
- The Grove Hotel 3 5.3 miles8.6 km
Local points of interest
- Bournemouth Aviation Museum Museum 3 miles4.8 km
- Avon Beach Beach 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Christchurch Harbour Harbour 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Hinton Admiral Estate 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Dean Court Stadium 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Hinton House Estate 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Bournemouth International Centre Theatre 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Holy Cross Abbey (Stapehill, Dorset, England) Historic site 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Studland Beach Beach 10.3 miles16.6 km
- New Forest Forest 10.8 miles17.3 km
- Lymington Yacht Haven Harbour 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Poole Harbour Harbour 10.9 miles17.5 km