Grimstead is a small, quiet rural parish in Wiltshire formed by the twin villages of East Grimstead and West Grimstead, lying on the banks of the River Dun a few miles south‑east of Salisbury. The area is largely farmland and woodland, with country lanes, flint and brick cottages and a low population that gives it a strong sense of tranquillity and countryside character.
Historically the community has been agricultural, with past links to water‑meadow management and small local mills, and you’ll still find historic buildings and village churches reflecting that past. Its location on the fringe of chalk downland and not far from the New Forest makes it popular with walkers and those seeking rural life while remaining within reach of Salisbury and coastal transport corridors; local social life revolves around the village hall, church events and a small number of community gatherings.
Postcode districts covering Grimstead
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 15.7 miles
- Bournemouth 22.3 miles
- Eastleigh 16.5 miles
- Eastleigh Town 15.7 miles
- Winchester 16.3 miles
- Salisbury 5.1 miles
- Christchurch 21.1 miles
- Andover 14.7 miles
- Totton 12 miles
- Totton and Eling 12.4 miles
- New Milton 20.2 miles
- Hythe and Dibden 17.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Alderbury & Whiteparish Ward 0.4 miles
- West Grimstead Built-up area 0.6 miles
- East Grimstead Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Whaddon Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Alderbury Parish 1.8 miles
- Pitton and Farley Parish 2.2 miles
- Clarendon Park Parish 2.3 miles
- Pitton Built-up area 2.4 miles
- West Dean Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Shute End Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Whiteparish Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Nunton Built-up area 3.6 miles
Example postcodes in Grimstead
SP5 3SH, SP5 3RZ, SP5 3RQ, SP5 3RU, SP5 3RS, SP5 1AU, SP5 3SF, SP5 3RY, SP5 3SA … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 16.1 miles
- Bournemouth Airport 19.5 miles
- Dean Railway Station 2.6 miles
- Salisbury Station 5.1 miles
- Salisbury Bus Station 4.6 miles
Hotels near Grimstead Ad
- The Merchant's House 4 4.5 miles
- The Chapter House 4.5 miles
- The Legacy Rose and Crown Hotel 4 4.6 miles
- The Kings Head 4 3.1 miles
- Salisbury South Milford hotel 2 3.6 miles
- Mercure Salisbury White Hart Hotel 4 4.5 miles
- Premier Inn Salisbury South Milford 3 3.6 miles
- Red Lion Hotel 4 4.5 miles
- Milford Hall Salisbury 4 4.8 miles
- The Riverside 3 4.8 miles
Local points of interest
- Norman Court Estate 3.7 miles
- Salisbury Racecourse Recreation 7 miles
- Embley House Estate 8.9 miles
- Amesbury Abbey Historic site 9.5 miles
- Broadlands Country house 9.6 miles
- Paultons Park Estate 10.1 miles
- Durrington Walls Archaeological site 10.2 miles
- Castle Malwood Estate 10.7 miles
- Stonehenge Archaeological site 10.8 miles
- Hursley Park Estate 12.8 miles
- Ramridge House Estate 13.3 miles
- New Forest Forest 13.4 miles