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 miles25.5 km
- Portsmouth 19.1 miles30.8 km
- Bournemouth 17 miles27.4 km
- Poole 21.6 miles34.7 km
- Gosport 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Waterlooville 23 miles37 km
- Fareham 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Eastleigh 20.4 miles32.8 km
- Eastleigh Town 18.9 miles30.5 km
- Havant 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Christchurch 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Totton 15.5 miles25 km
Neighbouring places
- Bouldnor Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Yarmouth Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Freshwater Parish 1.5 miles2.3 km
- Norton Built-up area 1.8 miles3 km
- Freshwater South Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Freshwater and Totland Built-up area 2.5 miles3.9 km
- Shalfleet Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet Ward 3.4 miles5.6 km
- Totland & Colwell Ward 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Totland Parish 3.7 miles6 km
- Calbourne, Newtown and Porchfield Parish 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Brighstone Built-up area 4.8 miles7.8 km
Example postcodes in Freshwater North & Yarmouth
PO41 0YF, PO41 0PD, PO41 0XZ, PO41 0NA, PO41 0SY, PO41 0PB, PO40 9RU, PO40 9RY, PO41 0RP … See all
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 17.1 miles27.6 km
- Southampton Airport 18.3 miles29.5 km
- Lymington Pier Railway Station 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Lymington Town Railway Station 5.3 miles8.5 km
Hotels near Freshwater North & Yarmouth Ad
- The George Hotel and Beach Club 3 1.4 miles2.2 km
- The Bay Colwell 2.9 miles4.6 km
- South Lawn Hotel 4 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Monkey Brewhouse 6 miles9.7 km
- The Beach House 3 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Hewitt's Restaurant & Rooms 3 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Macdonald Elmers Court Hotel 4.9 miles7.8 km
- One Holyrood Hotel 4 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Villa Rothsay Hotel 4 8.7 miles14 km
- Cottage Lodge Hotel 9.6 miles15.4 km
Schools in Freshwater North & Yarmouth
- Shalfleet C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Lymington Yacht Haven Harbour 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Northcourt Country house 6.2 miles10 km
- Exbury House Estate 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Osborne House Historic site 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Hinton House Estate 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Cadland House Estate 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Hinton Admiral Estate 10.6 miles17 km
- Calshot Beach Beach 10.7 miles17.3 km
- Avon Beach Beach 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Quarr Abbey Historic site 12.3 miles19.7 km
- Christchurch Harbour Harbour 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Hythe Marina Marina 12.7 miles20.5 km