Michelmersh and Timsbury
Parish in Test Valley, Hampshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.026, -1.51 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 34 25 |
| Population: | 881 |
| Dialling code: | 01794 (Romsey) |
Michelmersh and Timsbury is a small, largely rural parish in Test Valley, Hampshire, in southern England, set on rolling chalk downland and farmland within the wider River Test catchment and within easy reach of Romsey and Southampton. The landscape and quiet lanes give it a distinctly pastoral feel, with hedgerows, small woodlands and the sense of being close to classic Hampshire countryside.
The settlements have medieval roots and a number of historic houses and parish church features, and the local economy mixes agriculture with longstanding local industry - notably traditional brick and tile making - alongside many residents who commute to nearby towns. Social life centres on village halls, pubs and occasional community events, preserving a close-knit village character while benefiting from good road links to larger centres such as Winchester and Southampton.
Postcode districts covering Michelmersh and Timsbury
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 8.9 miles14.2 km
- Portsmouth 23.5 miles37.9 km
- Bournemouth 24.8 miles40 km
- Basingstoke 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Gosport 21.7 miles34.9 km
- Waterlooville 23.3 miles37.5 km
- Fareham 18.5 miles29.8 km
- Eastleigh 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Eastleigh Town 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Winchester 8.7 miles13.9 km
- Salisbury 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Christchurch 22.1 miles35.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Timsbury Built-up area 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Belbins Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Awbridge Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Braishfield Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Mottisfont Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Romsey Cupernham Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Romsey Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Ampfield & Braishfield Ward 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Romsey Abbey Ward 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Lockerley Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Shootash Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Blackwater Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
Example postcodes in Michelmersh and Timsbury
SO51 0NA, SO51 0NB, SO51 0AF, SO51 0LD, SO51 0NZ, SO51 0NF, SO51 0NE, SO51 0NN, SO51 0AL … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Bournemouth Airport 22.3 miles36 km
- Mottisfont & Dunbridge Railway Station 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Romsey Railway Station 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Winchester Bus Station 9 miles14.5 km
Hotels near Michelmersh and Timsbury Ad
- The White Horse Hotel, Romsey, Hampshire 4 2.6 miles4.2 km
- The Greyhound on the Test Hotel 4 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Lainston House 5 7.2 miles11.6 km
- New Forest Lodge 4 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Potters Heron Hotel 4.4 miles7.1 km
- No.4 Carlton Hotel 5 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Shirley Apartments, Cozy Studio, Self Check in, 10 Min Drive to City Centre, Walking to Redbridge Train Station 3 7.4 miles12 km
- The Pig in the Wall - Southampton 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Holiday Inn Southampton-Eastleigh M3, Jct13 4 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Holiday Inn Express Southampton - West 3 6.5 miles10.5 km
Local points of interest
- Broadlands Country house 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Embley House Estate 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Hursley Park Estate 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Norman Court Estate 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Paultons Park Estate 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Pitt Manor Estate 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Silverlake Stadium Stadium 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Roman wall Archaeological site 8.6 miles13.9 km
- West Quay Shopping centre 9.6 miles15.4 km
- St Mary's Stadium Stadium 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Castle Malwood Estate 9.9 miles15.9 km
- New Forest Forest 11.5 miles18.5 km