Towns & cities · South East England
Charlton
Also known as: Charlton, Hampshire
Charlton — village and civil parish in Hampshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Andover · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Charlton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,947 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Hampshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.2205°, -1.4983°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Test SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Charlton is a suburb of Andover. Due to the expansion of Andover in recent years the two settlements are now effectively contiguous. Charlton is separated from Andover by way of Charlton Park and Anton Lakes. This provides an effective natural gap. As of 2005, the village has a population of 2,053 people.
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Background
History
Manor, near Andover 1614 onwards showing list of Charlton copyholders]] Manor, near Andover 1614 onwards showing further list of Charlton copyholders]] Strips of land held on copyright tenure in Charlton formed part of the manor of Foxcotte, and are documented its estate maps from 1614 onwards. In 1892 Charlton was a moderately sized rural settlement, with a school, smithy, two farms, a Methodist chapel, and two pubs. St Thomas' Church was built in 1908. By 1969 the Village had undergone some expansion, and in-fill houses had been added. Andover had expanded past the railway line and the gap between Charlton and it was now almost non-existent. For Charlton itself, the greatest growth in its…
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- Coordinates
- 51.2205, -1.4983
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Test Valley
- Parish
- Charlton
- Postcode
- SP10 4AZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Romsey and Southampton North
- Population
- 1,947
- Nearest railway station
- Andover — 1.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q784530 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Charlton, Hampshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St. Thomas Church, Charlton - geograph.org.uk - 156699.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Foxcott Tower
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
Anton Lakes
Wildlife reserves · 0.9 km
Anton Lakes
Forests & woodlands · 1.0 km
Andover railway station
Heritage railway stations · 1.0 km
Native american
Public art & sculpture · 1.4 km
Classic Andover
Theatres · 1.4 km
The Lights
Open-air theatres · 1.6 km
The Lights
Theatres · 1.6 km
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Andover College
Ironworks & forges · 1.6 km
Millennium Man
Public art & sculpture · 1.8 km
World war 2 Plaques
Memorials & monuments · 1.8 km
Tycoon
Restaurants · 1.8 km
Charlton is a village in Hampshire, South East England, with a population of 1,947. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,947
- Administrative county
- Hampshire
- Constituency
- Romsey and Southampton North
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Charlton
52 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Charlton →
📷 5📷 5Ironworks & forges · South East England
Andover College
Andover College — further education college in Andover, Hampshire, England.
📷 5Museums · South East England
Andover Museum
Andover Museum — Museum in Andover, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Andover War Memorial
Andover War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Forests & woodlands · South East England
Anton Lakes
Anton Lakes is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic houses · South East England
Ibthorpe House
Ibthorpe House — house in Hurstbourne Tarrant, Test Valley, England, UK.
📷 5Mills · South East England
Rooksbury Mill
Rooksbury Mill — grade II listed mill in Andover, Test Valley, Hampshire, England, UK.
📷 5Theatres · South East England
The Lights
The Lights is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
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📷 5Follies · South East England
Tumulus (site of)
Tumulus (site of) is a folly in the United Kingdom.
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📷 5Bowling alleys · South East England
Riverside Activity Zone
Riverside Activity Zone — a bowling in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 2Archaeological sites · South East England
Roman Building
Roman Building — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · South East England
levcomagvs, old roman settlement (site of)
levcomagvs, old roman settlement (site of) — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Manor houses · South East England
Finkley House
Finkley House — a manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Manor houses · South East England
Upper Wyke Manor
Upper Wyke Manor — a manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South East England
Andover Museum of the Iron Age
Andover Museum of the Iron Age — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South East England
Museum of the Iron Age
Museum of the Iron Age — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Heritage railway stations · South East England
Andover railway station
Andover railway station — a Grade II-listed railway station in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
Church of St Peter, Hurstbourne Tarrant
Church of St Peter, Hurstbourne Tarrant — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Foxcott Tower
Foxcott Tower — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · South East England
Andover Time Ring
Andover Time Ring — a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Foxcott Tower
Foxcott Tower — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Forests & woodlands · South East England
Anton Lakes
Anton Lakes is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Heritage railway stations · South East England
Andover railway station
Andover railway station — a Grade II-listed railway station in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · South East England
Native american
Native american — a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Charlton
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · South East England
Star and Garter Hotel
Star and Garter Hotel — a hotel in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Mullenscote Mobile Home Park
Mullenscote Mobile Home Park — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Wyke Down Caravan & Camping Park
Wyke Down Caravan & Camping Park — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 7B&Bs · South East England
White Horse
White Horse — a bed-and-breakfast in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Elmstead Park
Elmstead Park — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Rowbury Farm Camping
Rowbury Farm Camping — a campsite in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Black Swan Public House
The Black Swan Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Cricketer's Arms
The Cricketer's Arms in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
White Lion Public House
White Lion Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
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Betchworth — village and civil parish in the Mole Valley district of Surrey, England.
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Boxley
Boxley — village and civil parish in Maidstone District, Kent, England, UK.
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Effingham
Effingham — village and civil parish in Guildford borough, Surrey, England, UK.
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Englefield Green
Englefield Green — village in the borough of Runnymede, Surrey, UK.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Charlton?
- Charlton is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP10 4AZ), in the parish of Charlton.
- What is Charlton?
- Charlton — village and civil parish in Hampshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Charlton?
- The nearest railway station is Andover, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP10 4AZ.
- Is Charlton a protected site?
- Yes — Charlton is part of the River Test SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Charlton free to visit?
- Yes, Charlton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Charlton?
- The nearest railway station is Andover, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SP10 4AZ.