Winford
Built-up area in Isle of Wight, England
| Coordinates: | 50.655, -1.206 |
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| OS grid ref: | SZ 56 84 |
| Dialling code: | 01983 (Isle of Wight) |
Winford on the Isle of Wight is a small, quietly rural settlement that feels more like a hamlet than a village, set amid the island’s rolling farmland and downland. It’s the sort of place enjoyed by walkers and birdwatchers for its proximity to country lanes and coastal scenery, while being within reasonable distance of the island’s main services in Newport.
Historically it has agricultural roots with a scattering of cottages and farm buildings rather than any grand landmarks, and its local economy and social life tend to revolve around farming, small-scale tourism and nearby village facilities. The community is typically close-knit and low-key, appealing to people seeking a peaceful base on an island known for its mix of natural beauty and Victorian seaside towns.
Postcode districts covering Winford
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 20.1 miles32.4 km
- Portsmouth 12.6 miles20.2 km
- Gosport 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Waterlooville 17 miles27.4 km
- Fareham 13.7 miles22 km
- Eastleigh 22.9 miles36.9 km
- Eastleigh Town 22.2 miles35.7 km
- Havant 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Christchurch 24.5 miles39.4 km
- Totton 22.5 miles36.3 km
- Totton and Eling 22.2 miles35.7 km
- Chichester 22.8 miles36.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Apse Heath Built-up area 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Newchurch Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Hale Common Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Alverstone Garden Village Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Lake South Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Lake Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey Ward 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Sandown Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Lake North Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Shanklin Central Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Shanklin Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Arreton Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
Example postcodes in Winford
PO36 0LQ, PO36 0LB, PO36 0NZ, PO36 0JZ, PO36 0LJ, PO36 0LR, PO36 0LN, PO36 0NY, PO36 0JX … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Bournemouth Airport 29.2 miles47 km
- Lake Railway Station 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Shanklin Railway Station 1.8 miles2.9 km
Hotels near Winford Ad
- Haven Hall 5 2 miles3.2 km
- Hambledon Hotel 2.2 miles3.5 km
- The Fig Tree Shanklin 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Eastmount Hall Hotel 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Luccombe Manor Country House Hotel 3 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Rylstone Manor 4 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Luccombe Hall Hotel 4 2.5 miles4 km
- Keats Green Hotel 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Mayfair Hotel 3 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Hewitt's Restaurant & Rooms 3 5.1 miles8.2 km
Local points of interest
- Carlisle Fort (Historical) Historic site 2.5 miles4 km
- Brading Roman Villa Historic site 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Ventnor Beach Beach 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Eight Acre Copse Forest 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Bembridge Harbour Harbour 5 miles8.1 km
- Quarr Abbey Historic site 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Bembridge Beach Beach 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Northcourt Country house 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Osborne House Historic site 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Gosport Premier Marina Marina 10.6 miles17.1 km
- HMS Warrior Museum 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Royal Navy Museum Museum 10.9 miles17.6 km