Romsey Abbey
Ward in Test Valley, Hampshire, England
| Coordinates: | 50.987, -1.501 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 35 20 |
| Dialling code: | 01794 (Romsey) |
The Romsey Abbey ward sits at the heart of the market town of Romsey in the borough of Test Valley, Hampshire, England. It centres on the Norman abbey church that gives the ward its name and is framed by the leafy banks of the River Test, with convenient access to surrounding countryside and the nearby New Forest.
The area blends historic character - narrow streets and period buildings around a bustling market - with a local economy of independent shops, cafés and small businesses, while many residents commute to larger centres such as Southampton and Salisbury. Community life is lively, with heritage activities, local festivals and volunteer groups that reflect the town’s long history and riverside setting.
Postcode districts covering Romsey Abbey
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Portsmouth 21.7 miles34.9 km
- Bournemouth 23 miles37 km
- Gosport 19.6 miles31.6 km
- Waterlooville 21.9 miles35.3 km
- Fareham 16.6 miles26.6 km
- Eastleigh 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Eastleigh Town 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Winchester 9.5 miles15.4 km
- Havant 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Salisbury 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Christchurch 19.9 miles32.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Romsey Built-up area 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Romsey Tadburn Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Romsey Cupernham Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Belbins Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Shootash Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- North Baddesley Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Timsbury Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Blackwater Ward 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Awbridge Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Michelmersh and Timsbury Parish 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Wellow Parish 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Braishfield Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
Example postcodes in Romsey Abbey
SO51 8ZB, SO51 8HY, SO51 8GJ, SO51 0HR, SO51 8AL, SO51 1ET, SO51 8HE, SO51 8HA, SO51 8DF … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Bournemouth Airport 20.6 miles33.2 km
- Romsey Railway Station 0.5 miles0.9 km
- Mottisfont & Dunbridge Railway Station 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Winchester Bus Station 9.8 miles15.8 km
Hotels near Romsey Abbey Ad
- The White Horse Hotel, Romsey, Hampshire 4 0.2 miles0.3 km
- No.4 Carlton Hotel 5 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Shirley Apartments, Cozy Studio, Self Check in, 10 Min Drive to City Centre, Walking to Redbridge Train Station 3 4.7 miles7.6 km
- The Pig in the Wall - Southampton 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Holiday Inn Express Southampton - West 3 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Ennios Boutique Hotel 5 7.5 miles12.1 km
- The Pilgrim Inn 3 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Holiday Inn Southampton 4 7.3 miles11.7 km
- New Forest Lodge 4 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Potters Heron Hotel 4.1 miles6.5 km
Schools in Romsey Abbey
- Romsey Abbey C of E Primary School Primary
- Romsey Primary School & Nursery Primary
- The Romsey School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Broadlands Country house 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Embley House Estate 2 miles3.1 km
- Paultons Park Estate 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Hursley Park Estate 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Silverlake Stadium Stadium 6.1 miles9.8 km
- West Quay Shopping centre 7.1 miles11.4 km
- St Mary's Stadium Stadium 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Norman Court Estate 7.5 miles12 km
- Castle Malwood Estate 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Pitt Manor Estate 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Hythe Marina Marina 8.9 miles14.4 km
- New Forest Forest 9 miles14.5 km