Swanmore
Built-up area in Winchester, Hampshire, England
| Coordinates: | 50.943, -1.184 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 57 16 |
| Population: | 2,683 |
| Dialling code: | 01489 (Bishops Waltham) |
Swanmore is a village in the district of Winchester, Hampshire, England, sitting on gentle chalk downland just to the south of the main ridge of the South Downs. Its location amid farmland and small copses makes it popular with walkers and those seeking a rural base a short drive from larger centres such as Winchester and Southampton.
Historically the settlement grew in the 19th century and retains a strong village identity: a Victorian parish church, a primary school, pubs, clubs and community events give it a lively social scene despite a largely residential and commuter population. Local life still reflects the surrounding agricultural landscape, with small businesses and sports teams playing a central role in village culture.
Postcode districts covering Swanmore
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 9.4 miles
- Portsmouth 9.7 miles
- Basingstoke 22.4 miles
- Gosport 9.4 miles
- Waterlooville 8.2 miles
- Bognor Regis 24.9 miles
- Fareham 6.3 miles
- Eastleigh 6.9 miles
- Eastleigh Town 7.8 miles
- Winchester 10.3 miles
- Havant 10.4 miles
- Andover 22.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Waltham Chase Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Shirrell Heath Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Bishop's Waltham Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Shedfield Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Soberton Heath Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Soberton Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Droxford Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Central Meon Valley Ward 2.6 miles
- Corhampton and Meonstoke Parish 2.9 miles
- Wickham Built-up area 3 miles
- Curdridge Built-up area 3 miles
- Whiteley and Shedfield Ward 3.3 miles
Example postcodes in Swanmore
SO32 2WD, SO32 2PR, SO32 2QD, SO32 2PH, SO32 2NE, SO32 2PX, SO32 2NS, SO32 2UP, SO32 2PD … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 7.5 miles
- Bournemouth Airport 30.8 miles
- Botley Railway Station 3.7 miles
- Hedge End Railway Station 4.9 miles
- Winchester Bus Station 9.9 miles
Hotels near Swanmore Ad
- New Place 4 1.7 miles
- Lodge at Solent 3 5.4 miles
- Riverside House 8.1 miles
- Solent Hotel and Spa 4 5.2 miles
- Hilton Southampton - Utilita Bowl 4 6.1 miles
- Lysses House Hotel 3 6.1 miles
- No.4 Carlton Hotel 5 9.8 miles
- Red Lion Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 6.3 miles
- Meon Valley Hotel, Golf & Country Club 4 2 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Southampton M27 Jct7 3 6.2 miles
Schools in Swanmore
- Swanmore C of E Aided Primary School Primary
- Swanmore College Secondary
Local points of interest
- Southwick House Estate 5.5 miles
- Titchfield Abbey Historic site 6.3 miles
- Forest of Bere Forest 7.2 miles
- Silverlake Stadium Stadium 8.2 miles
- Netley Abbey Archaeological site 8.8 miles
- St Mary's Stadium Stadium 9.4 miles
- Pitt Manor Estate 9.8 miles
- West Quay Shopping centre 10.1 miles
- Roman wall Archaeological site 10.2 miles
- Mary Rose Museum Museum 10.3 miles
- HMS Victory Museum 10.3 miles
- Royal Navy Museum Museum 10.3 miles