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 miles15.1 km
- Portsmouth 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Basingstoke 22.4 miles36.1 km
- Gosport 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Waterlooville 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Bognor Regis 24.9 miles40 km
- Fareham 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Eastleigh 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Eastleigh Town 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Winchester 10.3 miles16.5 km
- Havant 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Andover 22.8 miles36.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Waltham Chase Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Shirrell Heath Built-up area 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Bishop's Waltham Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Shedfield Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Soberton Heath Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Soberton Built-up area 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Droxford Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Central Meon Valley Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Corhampton and Meonstoke Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Wickham Built-up area 3 miles4.9 km
- Curdridge Built-up area 3 miles4.9 km
- Whiteley and Shedfield Ward 3.3 miles5.4 km
Example postcodes in Swanmore
SO32 2QB, SO32 2RF, SO32 2EU, SO32 2RG, SO32 2PF, SO32 2FS, SO32 2EL, SO32 2QA, SO32 2NS … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Bournemouth Airport 30.8 miles49.6 km
- Botley Railway Station 3.7 miles6 km
- Hedge End Railway Station 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Winchester Bus Station 9.9 miles15.9 km
Hotels near Swanmore Ad
- New Place 4 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Lodge at Solent 3 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Riverside House 8.1 miles13 km
- Hilton Southampton - Utilita Bowl 4 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Solent Hotel and Spa 4 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Lysses House Hotel 3 6.1 miles9.8 km
- No.4 Carlton Hotel 5 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Red Lion Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Meon Valley Hotel, Golf & Country Club 4 2 miles3.2 km
- Holiday Inn Fareham - Solent 6.5 miles10.5 km
Schools in Swanmore
- Swanmore C of E Aided Primary School Primary
- Swanmore College Secondary
Local points of interest
- Southwick House Estate 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Titchfield Abbey Historic site 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Forest of Bere Forest 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Silverlake Stadium Stadium 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Netley Abbey Archaeological site 8.8 miles14.1 km
- St Mary's Stadium Stadium 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Pitt Manor Estate 9.8 miles15.8 km
- West Quay Shopping centre 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Roman wall Archaeological site 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Mary Rose Museum Museum 10.3 miles16.5 km
- HMS Victory Museum 10.3 miles16.5 km
- Royal Navy Museum Museum 10.3 miles16.6 km