| Coordinates: | 50.785, -1.608 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SZ 27 98 |
| Population: | 2,421 |
| Dialling code: | 01590 (Lymington) |
Sway is a compact village set on the western edge of the New Forest in Hampshire, England, loved for its surrounding pinewoods, heathland and easy access to outdoor pursuits such as walking, cycling and horse riding. Its most striking landmark is Sway Tower, a 19th‑century concrete folly built by a local eccentric and notable as one of the tallest non‑reinforced concrete structures in the UK, which gives the village a distinctive historic touch amid otherwise largely Victorian and later houses.
The village retains a strong community feel with a village hall, pubs and small local businesses, while welcoming holiday visitors who come to explore the New Forest and nearby coast. Good rail links, with services to London Waterloo, and proximity to towns such as Lymington and Brockenhurst mean many residents commute to larger centres, blending rural life with easy access to urban amenities.
Postcode districts covering Sway
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 13.1 miles
- Portsmouth 23.1 miles
- Bournemouth 11.3 miles
- Poole 16.1 miles
- Gosport 20 miles
- Fareham 19 miles
- Eastleigh 17.9 miles
- Eastleigh Town 16.2 miles
- Winchester 23 miles
- Salisbury 21.8 miles
- Christchurch 6.7 miles
- Totton 10.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Tiptoe Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Mount Pleasant Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Ashley Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Hordle Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Sandy Down Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Brockenhurst Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Bashley Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Milford & Hordle Ward 2.4 miles
- Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill Ward 2.5 miles
- Boldre Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Everton Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Lymington Built-up area 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Sway
SO41 6EW, SO41 6DQ, SO41 6EA, SO41 6BA, SO41 6BD, SO41 6BU, SO41 6AY, SO41 6DR, SO41 6BZ … See all
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 10.3 miles
- Southampton Airport 15.8 miles
- Sway Railway Station 0.1 miles
- Brockenhurst Railway Station 2.6 miles
- Ringwood Bus Station 9.1 miles
Hotels near Sway Ad
- The Manor at Sway – Hotel, Restaurant and Gardens 4 0.1 miles
- Forest Park Country Hotel & Inn, Brockenhurst, New Forest, Hampshire 4 2.8 miles
- The Old Mill 4 1.7 miles
- Passford House Hotel 3 1.5 miles
- South Lawn Hotel 3 3.5 miles
- Premier Inn Lymington 3 1.6 miles
- Careys Manor Hotel 4 3.1 miles
- The Burley Inn 5 miles
- The Bosun's Chair 3.5 miles
- The Filly Inn 1.9 miles
Schools in Sway
- St Luke's C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Hinton House Estate 4.1 miles
- Lymington Yacht Haven Harbour 4.2 miles
- Hinton Admiral Estate 4.7 miles
- New Forest Forest 5.8 miles
- Avon Beach Beach 6.7 miles
- Christchurch Harbour Harbour 7.7 miles
- Castle Malwood Estate 8 miles
- Exbury House Estate 9.1 miles
- Bournemouth Aviation Museum Museum 10.3 miles
- Cadland House Estate 10.3 miles
- Paultons Park Estate 10.6 miles
- Dean Court Stadium 10.6 miles