| Coordinates: | 50.94, -1.07 |
|---|---|
| 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 miles23 km
- Portsmouth 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Basingstoke 22.3 miles35.9 km
- Gosport 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Waterlooville 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Bognor Regis 20.4 miles32.9 km
- Littlehampton 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Fareham 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Eastleigh 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Eastleigh Town 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Winchester 13.8 miles22.3 km
- Havant 6.7 miles10.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Hambledon Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Horndean Catherington Ward 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Central Meon Valley Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Denmead Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Clanfield Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Catherington Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Soberton Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Horndean Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Horndean Downs Ward 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Hart Plain Ward 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Droxford Built-up area 3.3 miles5.2 km
- Horndean Murray Ward 3.3 miles5.3 km
Example postcodes in Hambledon
PO7 4SD, PO8 0UB, PO7 4RS, PO7 4SE, PO7 4RJ, PO7 4SL, PO7 4RB, PO7 4TG, PO7 4TB … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Bournemouth Airport 35.4 miles57.1 km
- Rowlands Castle Railway Station 5.9 miles9.6 km
- Portchester Railway Station 6.7 miles10.9 km
Hotels near Hambledon Ad
- The Nest Hotel & Restaurant 3 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Rooms@73 4.6 miles7.3 km
- The Ropemaker 4 8.1 miles13 km
- The Red Lion by Innkeeper's Collection 4 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Portsmouth Marriott Hotel 4 6.5 miles10.5 km
- New Place 4 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Village Hotel Portsmouth 4 6.8 miles11 km
- Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - North 3 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Lysses House Hotel 3 7.4 miles11.9 km
- The Angel Hotel 7.9 miles12.8 km
Schools in Hambledon
- Hambledon Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Forest of Bere Forest 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Southwick House Estate 4.1 miles6.7 km
- Langstone Harbour Harbour 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Titchfield Abbey Historic site 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Mary Rose Museum Museum 9.7 miles15.6 km
- HMS Victory Museum 9.7 miles15.7 km
- Royal Navy Museum Museum 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Fratton Park Stadium 10 miles16 km
- HMS Warrior Museum 10 miles16 km
- Gosport Premier Marina Marina 10 miles16.2 km
- Southsea Marina Marina 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Chichester Harbour Harbour 11.8 miles19 km