Godshill
Parish in Isle of Wight, England
| Coordinates: | 50.629, -1.261 |
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| OS grid ref: | SZ 52 81 |
| Population: | 1,459 |
| Dialling code: | 01983 (Isle of Wight) |
Located amid the rolling downs and farmland of the central Isle of Wight, Godshill is famed for its picture‑postcard thatched cottages and an ancient parish church tucked into the hillside, whose medieval fabric gives a strong historic atmosphere. The village occupies a gentle rise with pleasant views and hosts a popular model‑village attraction alongside traditional tearooms and independent shops that draw day visitors.
Once a predominantly agricultural community, Godshill today balances farming with a tourism‑led local economy supporting pubs, craft businesses and community events; conservation of its historic character is a local priority. Its charm and easy access from other parts of the Isle of Wight make it one of the island’s most photographed and visited settlements in England.
Postcode districts covering Godshill
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 21 miles33.7 km
- Portsmouth 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Gosport 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Waterlooville 19.7 miles31.8 km
- Fareham 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Eastleigh 24.2 miles39 km
- Eastleigh Town 23.3 miles37.5 km
- Havant 19.9 miles32.1 km
- Christchurch 22.7 miles36.5 km
- Totton 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Totton and Eling 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Ryde 7.8 miles12.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Godshill Built-up area 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Central Rural Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Rookley Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Wroxall Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Whitwell Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Merstone Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Hale Common Built-up area 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Chale, Niton & Shorwell Ward 2.5 miles3.9 km
- Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch Ward 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Niton and Whitwell Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Chale Green Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Apse Heath Built-up area 2.8 miles4.6 km
Example postcodes in Godshill
PO38 3JE, PO38 3JJ, PO38 2PA, PO38 3HD, PO38 3LB, PO38 3JU, PO38 3JP, PO38 2PB, PO38 3JT … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 22.6 miles36.4 km
- Bournemouth Airport 27.5 miles44.3 km
- Shanklin Railway Station 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Lake Railway Station 4.3 miles7 km
Hotels near Godshill Ad
- Haven Hall 5 4 miles6.5 km
- Hambledon Hotel 3.7 miles6 km
- The Wight Mouse Inn 3 3.3 miles5.4 km
- The Fig Tree Shanklin 3.7 miles6 km
- The Wellington Hotel 3 3.3 miles5.3 km
- The Royal Hotel 4 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Luccombe Manor Country House Hotel 3 3.7 miles6 km
- Rylstone Manor 4 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Eastmount Hall Hotel 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Luccombe Hall Hotel 4 3.7 miles6 km
Schools in Godshill
- Godshill Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Ventnor Beach Beach 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Northcourt Country house 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Carlisle Fort (Historical) Historic site 5.4 miles8.6 km
- Brading Roman Villa Historic site 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Quarr Abbey Historic site 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Eight Acre Copse Forest 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Bembridge Harbour Harbour 8 miles12.9 km
- Osborne House Historic site 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Bembridge Beach Beach 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Calshot Beach Beach 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Gosport Premier Marina Marina 13.3 miles21.3 km
- Exbury House Estate 13.3 miles21.4 km