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Villages · South East England

Forton

In or near Wherwell.

Forton — a village in england south east.

Junction and sign off A303 westbound for Bransbury - geograph.org.uk - 6222131

David Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Andover · 7.2 km

About

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2022

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Test SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Forton is a village located in South-East England. It is characterised by its rural setting and local community. The village features typical English countryside landscapes, providing a glimpse into the region's agricultural heritage. Visitors can expect a tranquil environment, with opportunities for leisurely walks and exploration of the surrounding area.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.1833, -1.4000
County
Hampshire
District
Test Valley
Parish
Longparish
Postcode
SP11 6NR
Parliamentary constituency
Romsey and Southampton North
Nearest railway station
Andover — 7.2 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Bransbury, postbox No. SO21 208 and noticeboard - geograph.org.uk - 1162826📷 5

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Bransbury Manor

Bransbury Manor — a manor in South East England, United Kingdom.

Bransbury - Building Work - geograph.org.uk - 1022638📷 5

Watermills · South East England

Bransbury Mill

Bransbury Mill is a watermill in the United Kingdom.

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Manor houses · South East England

Middleton House

Middleton House — a manor in england south east.

Longparish - St Nicholas Church - geograph.org.uk - 1385014📷 5

Memorials & monuments · South East England

Longparish War Memorial

Longparish War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Trig point S1652 near Barton Stacey - geograph.org.uk - 3015620📷 5

Mountains & hills · South East England

Newton Down

Newton Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 95 m.

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Tudor Cottage - geograph.org.uk - 3337908📷 5

Villages · South East England

Longparish

Longparish — a village in england south east.

Where to eat & stay near Forton

Places to stay

Farmland north of Picket Piece - geograph.org.uk - 8223234📷 5

Caravan parks · South East England

Wyke Down Caravan & Camping Park

Wyke Down Caravan & Camping Park — a caravan park in england south east.

High Street, Andover - geograph.org.uk - 1932106📷 5

Hotels · South East England

Star and Garter Hotel

Star and Garter Hotel — a hotel in england south east.

Free↗ star-and-garter.co.uk
Newbury Building Society premises in London Street, Whitchurch - geograph.org.uk - 3428752📷 7

Hotels · South East England

White Hart

White Hart — a hotel in england south east.

↗ whitehartoverton.co.uk
A lone beech tree on Fullerton Road - geograph.org.uk - 6883226📷 5

Campsites · South East England

Rowbury Farm Camping

Rowbury Farm Camping — a campsite in england south east.

A30 north of Letterbox Firs - geograph.org.uk - 3366023📷 5

Campsites · South East England

Leckford Lodges

Leckford Lodges — a campsite in england south east.

Former Swampton Baptist Chapel - geograph.org.uk - 2591646📷 5

Campsites · South East England

Spring Hill Wild Camping

Spring Hill Wild Camping — a campsite in england south east.

Places to eat & drink

The Post Office - geograph.org.uk - 3508203📷 5

Historic pubs · South East England

The Swan Inn

The Swan Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.

The White Lion Inn at Wherwell - end elevation, showing 'header bond' - geograph.org.uk - 2527369📷 7

Historic pubs · South East England

White Lion Public House

White Lion Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.

St Mary's Church, Andover - geograph.org.uk - 6140872📷 5

Restaurants · South East England

Tycoon

Tycoon — a restaurant in england south east.

A30 passes The Leckford Hut - geograph.org.uk - 3365908📷 7

Restaurants · South East England

Clos Du Marquis

Clos Du Marquis — a restaurant in england south east.

↗ closdumarquis.co.uk
Former Post Office, Whitchurch - geograph.org.uk - 5363616📷 7

Historic pubs · South East England

The Kings Arms Public House

The Kings Arms Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.

↗ kingsarmswhitchurch.co.uk
Former Methodist Chapel at Whitchurch - geograph.org.uk - 2109409📷 7

Historic pubs · South East England

The Red House Public House

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Bell and Colville car dealership, West Horsley - geograph.org.uk - 2582775📷 5

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Forton?
Forton is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP11 6NR), in the parish of Longparish.
What is Forton?
Forton — a village in england south east.
How do I get to Forton?
The nearest railway station is Andover, about 7.2 km away. The nearest town is Wherwell. Drivers can use postcode SP11 6NR.
Is Forton a protected site?
Yes — Forton is part of the River Test SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Forton?
The nearest railway station is Andover, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SP11 6NR.