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 miles
- Portsmouth 15.3 miles
- Gosport 13.3 miles
- Waterlooville 19.7 miles
- Fareham 15.8 miles
- Eastleigh 24.2 miles
- Eastleigh Town 23.3 miles
- Havant 19.9 miles
- Christchurch 22.7 miles
- Totton 22.8 miles
- Totton and Eling 22.5 miles
- Ryde 7.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Godshill Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Central Rural Ward 1.4 miles
- Rookley Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Wroxall Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Whitwell Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Merstone Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Hale Common Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Chale, Niton & Shorwell Ward 2.5 miles
- Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch Ward 2.5 miles
- Niton and Whitwell Parish 2.5 miles
- Chale Green Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Apse Heath Built-up area 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Godshill
PO38 3NA, PO38 3FG, PO38 3LP, PO38 3AN, PO38 3LF, PO38 2PH, PO38 3HH, PO38 3JU, PO38 3DN … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 22.6 miles
- Bournemouth Airport 27.5 miles
- Shanklin Railway Station 3.6 miles
- Lake Railway Station 4.3 miles
Hotels near Godshill Ad
- Medehamstede 3.8 miles
- The Wellington Hotel 3 3.3 miles
- The Q Hotel 3.8 miles
- Charter House 4 5.1 miles
- Luccombe Manor Country House Hotel 3 3.7 miles
- The Clifton Guest Accommodation 4 3.8 miles
- The Hambrough 3.4 miles
- No24 Ventnor 5 3.4 miles
- The Havelock 4 3.8 miles
- The Fig Tree Shanklin 3.7 miles
Schools in Godshill
- Godshill Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Ventnor Beach Beach 3.4 miles
- Northcourt Country house 4.3 miles
- Carlisle Fort (Historical) Historic site 5.4 miles
- Brading Roman Villa Historic site 5.7 miles
- Quarr Abbey Historic site 7.6 miles
- Eight Acre Copse Forest 7.7 miles
- Bembridge Harbour Harbour 8 miles
- Osborne House Historic site 8.4 miles
- Bembridge Beach Beach 9.1 miles
- Calshot Beach Beach 12.9 miles
- Gosport Premier Marina Marina 13.3 miles
- Exbury House Estate 13.3 miles