Yarmouth
Built-up area in Isle of Wight, England
| Coordinates: | 50.705, -1.498 |
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| OS grid ref: | SZ 35 89 |
| Population: | 912 |
| Dialling code: | 01590 (Lymington) |
Yarmouth is a compact, historic harbour town on the west coast of the Isle of Wight in England, sitting at the mouth of the western River Yar and looking out across the Solent. Its small quay, narrow streets and Georgian facades hint at medieval origins, while the 16th‑century Yarmouth Castle is a reminder of its strategic maritime past; a regular vehicle ferry links the town with Lymington on the mainland.
Today the town’s economy and social life revolve around boating, fishing and tourism, with a lively sailing scene, independent shops and cafes catering to visitors and locals alike. Nearby saltmarshes and estuaries such as Newtown offer notable birdwatching and nature‑reserve interest, so Yarmouth feels like a quiet, marine‑centred hub for exploring the west of the island.
Postcode districts covering Yarmouth
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 15.5 miles25 km
- Portsmouth 19.8 miles31.9 km
- Bournemouth 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Poole 20.5 miles33 km
- Gosport 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Waterlooville 23.5 miles37.9 km
- Fareham 17 miles27.3 km
- Eastleigh 20.1 miles32.4 km
- Eastleigh Town 18.6 miles30 km
- Havant 24.8 miles39.8 km
- Christchurch 11.2 miles18.1 km
- Totton 14.9 miles23.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Norton Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Bouldnor Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Freshwater North & Yarmouth Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Freshwater Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Freshwater and Totland Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Freshwater South Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Totland & Colwell Ward 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Totland Parish 3.1 miles5.1 km
- Shalfleet Built-up area 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Lymington and Pennington Parish 4.4 miles7 km
- Pennington Ward 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Walhampton and Portmore Built-up area 4.5 miles7.3 km
Example postcodes in Yarmouth
PO41 0PW, PO41 0NT, PO41 0PG, PO41 0QP, PO41 0NL, PO41 0PN, PO41 0PH, PO41 0QY, PO41 0QX … See all
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 16 miles25.7 km
- Southampton Airport 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Lymington Pier Railway Station 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Lymington Town Railway Station 4.3 miles6.9 km
Hotels near Yarmouth Ad
- The George Hotel and Beach Club 3 0.2 miles0.2 km
- The Bay Colwell 2.1 miles3.4 km
- South Lawn Hotel 4 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Monkey Brewhouse 4.9 miles7.9 km
- The Beach House 3 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Macdonald Elmers Court Hotel 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Cottage Lodge Hotel 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Thatched Cottage Hotel 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa - An Iconic Luxury Hotel 5 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Master Builders House Hotel 4 7.3 miles11.7 km
Local points of interest
- Lymington Yacht Haven Harbour 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Northcourt Country house 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Exbury House Estate 7.9 miles12.6 km
- Hinton House Estate 8.7 miles14 km
- Hinton Admiral Estate 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Cadland House Estate 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Osborne House Historic site 10.5 miles16.8 km
- Avon Beach Beach 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Calshot Beach Beach 11 miles17.7 km
- Christchurch Harbour Harbour 11.2 miles18 km
- New Forest Forest 11.8 miles19 km
- Hythe Marina Marina 12.5 miles20 km