Godshill
Built-up area in Isle of Wight, England
| Coordinates: | 50.636, -1.255 |
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| OS grid ref: | SZ 52 82 |
| Population: | 1,459 |
| Dialling code: | 01983 (Isle of Wight) |
Godshill on the Isle of Wight, England, is a picture-postcard village set on a chalky knoll with pleasant views across the surrounding downland. It is best known for its honey‑coloured thatched cottages, a prominent medieval parish church perched on the hill and the miniature model village that echoes the settlement in tiny detail; tearooms and traditional pubs add to the old‑world charm.
Historically an agricultural community that grew in profile as visitors began touring the island, Godshill now relies heavily on tourism alongside local crafts and small businesses, while still hosting a close‑knit village life with occasional fetes and community events. The atmosphere is relaxed and distinctly rural, making it a popular stop for day‑trippers exploring the island’s lanes and coastal scenery.
Postcode districts covering Godshill
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 20.6 miles33.1 km
- Portsmouth 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Gosport 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Waterlooville 19.2 miles30.9 km
- Fareham 15.3 miles24.5 km
- Eastleigh 23.8 miles38.3 km
- Eastleigh Town 22.9 miles36.8 km
- Havant 19.4 miles31.2 km
- Christchurch 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Totton 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Totton and Eling 22.2 miles35.7 km
- Ryde 7.2 miles11.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Central Rural Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Rookley Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Hale Common Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Merstone Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Wroxall Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Apse Heath Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Winford Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch Ward 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Whitwell Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Arreton Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Newchurch Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Chillerton and Gatcombe Parish 2.8 miles4.6 km
Example postcodes in Godshill
PO38 3HS, PO38 3LJ, PO38 3FJ, PO38 3DN, PO38 3JJ, PO38 3HR, PO38 3FF, PO38 3JQ, PO38 3HW … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 22.2 miles35.7 km
- Bournemouth Airport 27.6 miles44.4 km
- Shanklin Railway Station 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Lake Railway Station 3.9 miles6.3 km
Hotels near Godshill Ad
- Haven Hall 5 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Hambledon Hotel 3.5 miles5.6 km
- The Wight Mouse Inn 3 3.9 miles6.2 km
- The Fig Tree Shanklin 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Luccombe Manor Country House Hotel 3 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Rylstone Manor 4 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Eastmount Hall Hotel 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Hewitt's Restaurant & Rooms 3 4.8 miles7.8 km
- The Wellington Hotel 3 3.5 miles5.6 km
- The Royal Hotel 4 3.5 miles5.6 km
Schools in Godshill
- Godshill Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Ventnor Beach Beach 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Northcourt Country house 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Carlisle Fort (Historical) Historic site 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Brading Roman Villa Historic site 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Quarr Abbey Historic site 7 miles11.3 km
- Eight Acre Copse Forest 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Bembridge Harbour Harbour 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Osborne House Historic site 8 miles12.8 km
- Bembridge Beach Beach 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Calshot Beach Beach 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Gosport Premier Marina Marina 12.7 miles20.4 km
- HMS Warrior Museum 12.9 miles20.8 km