Wootton
Built-up area in Isle of Wight, England
| Coordinates: | 50.726, -1.234 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SZ 54 92 |
| Population: | 4,231 |
| Dialling code: | 01983 (Isle of Wight) |
Wootton is a small village on the northern edge of the Isle of Wight, England, sitting at the head of Wootton Creek, a tidal inlet that flows into the Solent. The creek’s mudflats and saltmarsh attract birdlife and make the area popular with small boats and nature watchers, and it’s an easy hop from larger settlements such as Ryde and Fishbourne.
Historically the village grew from agricultural and maritime roots - its name hints at ancient woodland - and traces of small‑scale boatbuilding and milling survive in local memory. Today Wootton retains a village atmosphere with shops, pubs and community activities, while many residents commute to nearby towns or work in the island’s marine and tourism sectors.
Postcode districts covering Wootton
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 15.2 miles
- Portsmouth 9.2 miles
- Gosport 6.7 miles
- Waterlooville 13.5 miles
- Fareham 9 miles
- Eastleigh 17.8 miles
- Eastleigh Town 17.1 miles
- Winchester 23.7 miles
- Havant 14.2 miles
- Christchurch 22.5 miles
- Totton 17.9 miles
- Totton and Eling 17.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Wootton Bridge Parish 0.2 miles
- Fishbourne Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Binstead & Fishbourne Ward 1.5 miles
- Whippingham Parish 1.5 miles
- Fairlee & Whippingham Ward 1.6 miles
- Havenstreet Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Havenstreet and Ashey Parish 2 miles
- Osborne Ward 2.4 miles
- Ryde West Ward 2.6 miles
- East Cowes Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Pan & Barton Ward 2.8 miles
- Haylands & Swanmore Ward 2.9 miles
Example postcodes in Wootton
PO33 4RG, PO33 4NG, PO33 4QF, PO33 4RD, PO33 4QG, PO33 4PA, PO33 4PF, PO33 4QH, PO33 4PJ … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 16.4 miles
- Bournemouth Airport 26.9 miles
- Ryde Esplanade Railway Station 3.3 miles
- Ryde Pier Head Railway Station 3.3 miles
Hotels near Wootton Ad
- Lakeside Park Hotel & Spa 4 0.3 miles
- Hewitt's Restaurant & Rooms 3 3.3 miles
- Villa Rothsay Hotel 4 4.3 miles
- Haven Hall 5 6.8 miles
- The Marine 3.3 miles
- The Seaview Hotel 5.4 miles
- Ye Spotted Dogge 7.4 miles
- Hambledon Hotel 7.1 miles
- Charter House 3.2 miles
- Royal Esplanade Hotel 3.3 miles
Schools in Wootton
- Wootton Community Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Quarr Abbey Historic site 1.5 miles
- Osborne House Historic site 2.3 miles
- Eight Acre Copse Forest 5.1 miles
- Brading Roman Villa Historic site 5.1 miles
- Carlisle Fort (Historical) Historic site 5.9 miles
- Bembridge Harbour Harbour 6.5 miles
- Calshot Beach Beach 6.9 miles
- Bembridge Beach Beach 7 miles
- Gosport Premier Marina Marina 7.1 miles
- HMS Warrior Museum 7.4 miles
- Royal Navy Museum Museum 7.5 miles
- HMS Victory Museum 7.5 miles