Sparsholt
Parish in Winchester, Hampshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.082, -1.376 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 43 31 |
| Population: | 417 |
| Dialling code: | 01962 (Winchester) |
Sparsholt is a compact village and civil parish a few miles west of Winchester in Hampshire, England, set among classic chalk downland with pleasant walks and wide views towards the downs. The settlement has medieval roots and a handsome parish church and a cluster of thatched cottages and listed buildings that give the place a distinctly historic Hampshire character, while the surrounding landscape supports rich wildlife and typical arable and pastoral farming.
The village is also known for Sparsholt College, a specialist land‑based college that is an important local employer and draws visitors for shows, courses and open days, helping to shape the local economy and community life. Socially the village retains a strong community feel with a village hall, annual events and easy commuting access to Winchester, blending rural traditions with practical links to the city.
Postcode districts covering Sparsholt
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 11.2 miles
- Portsmouth 22.3 miles
- Basingstoke 17.4 miles
- Gosport 21.3 miles
- Waterlooville 20.8 miles
- Fareham 17.9 miles
- Eastleigh 7.5 miles
- Eastleigh Town 8.5 miles
- Winchester 2.7 miles
- Havant 22.9 miles
- Salisbury 18.5 miles
- Andover 10.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Sparsholt Built-up area 0.3 miles
- Westley Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Littleton Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Littleton and Harestock Parish 1.6 miles
- St. Barnabas Ward 1.8 miles
- Crawley Built-up area 2.1 miles
- St. Paul Ward 2.2 miles
- Headbourne Worthy Parish 2.4 miles
- St. Luke Ward 2.5 miles
- Winchester Built-up area 2.7 miles
- The Worthys Ward 2.8 miles
- Olivers Battery Parish 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Sparsholt
SO21 2QH, SO21 2LZ, SO21 2LR, SO21 2NR, SO21 2NT, SO21 2ND, SO21 2LY, SO22 5RB, SO21 2NZ … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 9.1 miles
- Bournemouth Airport 29.1 miles
- Winchester Railway Station 2.6 miles
- Shawford Railway Station 4.6 miles
- Winchester Bus Station 3.2 miles
Hotels near Sparsholt Ad
- Lainston House 5 0.3 miles
- Potters Heron Hotel 4 5.5 miles
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro Winchester 4 2.9 miles
- Kyoto Rooms Winchester 3.3 miles
- The Greyhound on the Test Hotel 4 5.7 miles
- The Winchester Hotel & Spa 4 2.7 miles
- Winchester Royal Hotel 4 2.9 miles
- The White Horse Hotel, Romsey, Hampshire 4 8.4 miles
- Holiday Inn Southampton-Eastleigh M3, Jct13 4 7.7 miles
- Days Inn Sutton Scotney South 3 5.3 miles
Schools in Sparsholt
- Sparsholt C of E Primary School Primary
- Sparsholt College Hampshire Further education
Local points of interest
- Roman wall Archaeological site 2.8 miles
- Pitt Manor Estate 2.9 miles
- Hursley Park Estate 3.5 miles
- The Grange Country house 8.2 miles
- Broadlands Country house 8.4 miles
- Silverlake Stadium Stadium 8.9 miles
- Norman Court Estate 10.5 miles
- Embley House Estate 10.5 miles
- Ramridge House Estate 12 miles
- St Mary's Stadium Stadium 12.2 miles
- West Quay Shopping centre 12.4 miles
- Paultons Park Estate 12.8 miles