| Coordinates: | 50.796, -1.719 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SZ 19 99 |
| Dialling code: | 01425 (Ringwood) |
Thorney Hill is a small hamlet in the western part of the New Forest district of Hampshire, England. It occupies a modest rise amid the heathland and mixed ancient woodland that define the area, so it’s common to see New Forest ponies and cattle grazing nearby and to find a network of quiet lanes and bridleways leading into the wider forest.
Historically the settlement shares the New Forest’s legacy of medieval forest law and estate agriculture, and today its character is shaped by pastoral farming, equestrian pursuits and low‑key tourism. It’s valued for its tranquillity and easy access to the recreational and natural attractions of the New Forest, rather than for any large commercial or industrial activity.
Postcode districts covering Thorney Hill
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 16.4 miles26.5 km
- Bournemouth 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Poole 11.8 miles18.9 km
- Gosport 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Fareham 23.5 miles37.9 km
- Eastleigh 20.9 miles33.7 km
- Eastleigh Town 19.3 miles31 km
- Salisbury 19.6 miles31.6 km
- Christchurch 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Totton 12.6 miles20.2 km
- Totton and Eling 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Ryde 24.9 miles40 km
Neighbouring places
- Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East Ward 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Bransgore Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- Burley Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Burley Street Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Sopley Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- Bashley Built-up area 3.1 miles5.1 km
- Burton and Winkton Parish 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill Ward 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Ballard Ward 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Ringwood South Ward 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Burton & Grange Ward 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Highcliffe and Walkford Parish 3.6 miles5.8 km
Example postcodes in Thorney Hill
BH23 8DY, BH23 8DR, BH23 8DG, BH23 8DL, BH23 8DT, BH23 8DX, BH23 8DW, BH23 8DQ, BH23 8DN … See all
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Southampton Airport 19 miles30.6 km
- Hinton Admiral Station 3 miles4.8 km
- New Milton Railway Station 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Ringwood Bus Station 4.7 miles7.6 km
Hotels near Thorney Hill Ad
- The Bear of Burton 4 miles6.4 km
- Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa - An Iconic Luxury Hotel 5 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Captains Club Hotel 4 5.2 miles8.4 km
- The Kings Arms 4 5 miles8 km
- The Retreat New Forest 3 2 miles3.2 km
- Cottage Lodge Hotel 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Rhinefield House Hotel 4 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Thatched Cottage Hotel 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Harbour Hotel & Spa Christchurch 4 4.8 miles7.8 km
- South Lawn Hotel 4 7.1 miles11.4 km
Local points of interest
- Hinton Admiral Estate 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Hinton House Estate 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Avon Beach Beach 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Christchurch Harbour Harbour 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Bournemouth Aviation Museum Museum 5.6 miles9 km
- Dean Court Stadium 6.7 miles10.8 km
- New Forest Forest 7.7 miles12.3 km
- Castle Malwood Estate 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Lymington Yacht Haven Harbour 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Bournemouth International Centre Theatre 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Holy Cross Abbey (Stapehill, Dorset, England) Historic site 9 miles14.5 km
- Paultons Park Estate 12 miles19.3 km