Freshwater North & Yarmouth
Ward in Isle of Wight, England
| Coordinates: | 50.696, -1.474 |
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| OS grid ref: | SZ 37 88 |
| Dialling code: | 01590 (Lymington) |
Freshwater North & Yarmouth sits on the rugged west coast of the Isle of Wight, where chalk cliffs, pebble beaches and the grassy sweep of Tennyson Down meet a compact, sheltered harbour at Yarmouth. The area is famous for Freshwater Bay and the Tennyson connections - Farringford was Alfred Lord Tennyson’s home - so walking, birdwatching and dramatic coastal scenery are big attractions.
Locally the economy leans on tourism, small-scale fishing and agriculture, with sailing and the little ferry link to Lymington keeping Yarmouth lively in summer; historic features such as the harbour and old fortifications add character, while a close-knit community life and seasonal events give the settlements a quietly traditional island feel.
Postcode districts covering Freshwater North & Yarmouth
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 15.9 miles
- Portsmouth 19.1 miles
- Bournemouth 17 miles
- Poole 21.6 miles
- Gosport 16.1 miles
- Waterlooville 23 miles
- Fareham 16.6 miles
- Eastleigh 20.4 miles
- Eastleigh Town 18.9 miles
- Havant 24.1 miles
- Christchurch 12.4 miles
- Totton 15.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Bouldnor Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Yarmouth Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Freshwater Parish 1.5 miles
- Norton Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Freshwater South Ward 1.9 miles
- Freshwater and Totland Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Shalfleet Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet Ward 3.4 miles
- Totland & Colwell Ward 3.5 miles
- Totland Parish 3.7 miles
- Calbourne, Newtown and Porchfield Parish 3.8 miles
- Brighstone Built-up area 4.8 miles
Example postcodes in Freshwater North & Yarmouth
PO41 0SZ, PO40 9RU, PO40 9TQ, PO41 0XR, PO41 0PN, PO41 0UR, PO41 0TL, PO41 0QG, PO41 0XY … See all
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 17.1 miles
- Southampton Airport 18.3 miles
- Lymington Pier Railway Station 4.9 miles
- Lymington Town Railway Station 5.3 miles
Hotels near Freshwater North & Yarmouth Ad
- The George Hotel and Beach Club 3 1.4 miles
- The Bay Colwell 2.9 miles
- South Lawn Hotel 4 5.7 miles
- Monkey Brewhouse 6 miles
- Hewitt's Restaurant & Rooms 3 7.8 miles
- The Beach House 3 5.7 miles
- Villa Rothsay Hotel 4 8.7 miles
- Thatched Cottage Hotel 9.5 miles
- Cottage Lodge Hotel 9.6 miles
- The Wight Mouse Inn 3 9.7 miles
Schools in Freshwater North & Yarmouth
- Shalfleet C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Lymington Yacht Haven Harbour 4.5 miles
- Northcourt Country house 6.2 miles
- Exbury House Estate 7.9 miles
- Osborne House Historic site 9.7 miles
- Hinton House Estate 9.9 miles
- Cadland House Estate 10.3 miles
- Hinton Admiral Estate 10.6 miles
- Calshot Beach Beach 10.7 miles
- Avon Beach Beach 11.6 miles
- Quarr Abbey Historic site 12.3 miles
- Christchurch Harbour Harbour 12.3 miles
- Hythe Marina Marina 12.7 miles