| Coordinates: | 50.94, -1.07 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 65 16 |
| Population: | 702 |
Hambledon is a small village and civil parish in the district of Winchester, in Hampshire, set on rolling chalk downland at the edge of the South Downs. The settlement centres on a classic village green fringed by period cottages and farmland, with straightforward road links to nearby towns such as Portsmouth and Winchester, which makes it popular with both long-standing rural families and commuters.
It is best known for its historic connection with early organised cricket - the 18th-century Hambledon club is often called the cradle of the modern game - and the green still hosts matches and village events. Local life combines agriculture, small businesses and a handful of vineyards and pubs, and the surrounding countryside draws walkers and those seeking a quiet, community-focused rural feel.
Postcode districts covering Hambledon
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 14.3 miles
- Portsmouth 8.4 miles
- Basingstoke 22.3 miles
- Gosport 9.8 miles
- Waterlooville 4.9 miles
- Bognor Regis 20.4 miles
- Littlehampton 24.9 miles
- Fareham 7.9 miles
- Eastleigh 11.7 miles
- Eastleigh Town 12.7 miles
- Winchester 13.8 miles
- Havant 6.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Hambledon Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Horndean Catherington Ward 2.3 miles
- Central Meon Valley Ward 2.4 miles
- Denmead Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Clanfield Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Catherington Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Soberton Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Horndean Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Horndean Downs Ward 3.2 miles
- Hart Plain Ward 3.2 miles
- Droxford Built-up area 3.3 miles
- Horndean Murray Ward 3.3 miles
Example postcodes in Hambledon
PO7 4RJ, PO7 4TA, PO7 4RB, PO7 4QN, PO7 4SZ, PO7 4TE, PO7 4SG, PO7 4SA, PO7 4RW … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 12.5 miles
- Bournemouth Airport 35.4 miles
- Rowlands Castle Railway Station 5.9 miles
- Portchester Railway Station 6.7 miles
Hotels near Hambledon Ad
- The Nest Hotel & Restaurant 3 5.8 miles
- Rooms@73 4.6 miles
- Holiday Inn Fareham - Solent 4 9.5 miles
- The Red Lion by Innkeeper's Collection 4 6.5 miles
- Portsmouth Marriott Hotel 4 6.5 miles
- The Ropemaker 4 8.1 miles
- New Place 4 5.6 miles
- Village Hotel Portsmouth 4 6.8 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - North 3 7.3 miles
- Lysses House Hotel 3 7.4 miles
Schools in Hambledon
- Hambledon Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Forest of Bere Forest 3.2 miles
- Southwick House Estate 4.1 miles
- Langstone Harbour Harbour 9.1 miles
- Titchfield Abbey Historic site 9.1 miles
- Mary Rose Museum Museum 9.7 miles
- HMS Victory Museum 9.7 miles
- Royal Navy Museum Museum 9.8 miles
- Fratton Park Stadium 10 miles
- HMS Warrior Museum 10 miles
- Gosport Premier Marina Marina 10 miles
- Southsea Marina Marina 10.4 miles
- Chichester Harbour Harbour 11.8 miles