Towns & cities · South East England
Hambledon
Also known as: Hambledon, Hampshire
Hambledon — village and civil parish in the county of Hampshire in England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rowlands Castle · 9.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Hambledon is located in Hampshire, with the postcode PO6. The nearest railway station is Rowlands Castle, which is 9.6 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Hambledon is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 947 people. Address: PO6. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in the county of Hampshire in England". Coordinates: 50.9307°, -1.0799°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Hambledon is a small village and civil parish in the county of Hampshire in England, situated about 10 miles (16 km) north of Portsmouth within the South Downs National Park. Hambledon is best known as the 'Cradle of Cricket'. It is thought that Hambledon Club, one of the oldest cricket clubs known, was formed about 1750. Hambledon was England's leading cricket club from about 1765 until the formation of MCC (Marylebone Cricket Club) in 1787. The famous Bat and Ball Inn in Hyden Farm Lane is next to the historic cricket ground at Broadhalfpenny Down where the Hambledon club originally played. The inn was run by Richard Nyren, who was also captain of the club. The modern Hambledon Cricket Club's ground is at Ridge Meadow, about 0.5 miles (800 m) away. Hambledon is a rural village surrounded by fields and woods. There are about 400 households with just under 1,000 residents. The hamlet of Chidden, 2 miles (3.2 km) north of Hambledon, is in the parish. The nearest villages are Clanfield, Denmead and Soberton. Due to the climate and location Hambledon also has its very own vineyard, producing its own wine.
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Background
History
Hambledon appears in the Domesday Survey of 1086 as a manor with a mill.From 1199 to 1869, the manor of Hambledon was awarded by the monarch to the Bishop of Winchester, entitling him to the tithes and other income from the parish. During the Commonwealth, the manor was passed to the Commonwealth supporter, George Wither until the Stuart Restoration. The parish of Hambledon also included the manors of Burwell, Denmead, Glidden and Rushmere.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9307, -1.0799
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Winchester
- Parish
- Hambledon
- Postcode
- PO6
- Parliamentary constituency
- Winchester
- Population
- 947
- Nearest railway station
- Rowlands Castle — 9.6 km
- Official site
- www.hambledon-hants.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q1150285 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Hambledon, Hampshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Hambledon cricket club Broadhalfpenny Down. - geograph.org.uk - 78162.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Hambledon
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Folly Tower, At Hapton
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Hambledon Wine Estate
Vineyards · 0.7 km
Windmill Down
Mountains & hills · 1.0 km
The Murder Stone.
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
Pit Hill Farm Campsite.
Campsites · 1.7 km
Home Down
Mountains & hills · 2.0 km
Grenville at Wallops Wood
Campsites · 2.6 km
Broadhalfpenny Down
Mountains & hills · 2.7 km
Bat & Ball Inn
Historic pubs · 3.4 km
Horndean Off Road Cycle Trail
Mountain bike trails · 3.7 km
St Clair's Meadow
Wildlife reserves · 3.8 km
Hambledon is a village in Hampshire, South East England, with a population of 947. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 947
- Administrative county
- Hampshire
- Constituency
- Winchester
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Things to see in Hambledon
24 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Hambledon →
📷 5Mountains & hills · South East England
Broadhalfpenny Down
Broadhalfpenny Down — Named summit at 158 m.
📷 5Forests & woodlands · South East England
Catherington Down
Catherington Down is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Vineyards · South East England
Hambledon Wine Estate
Hambledon Wine Estate — Vineyard in Hampshire, England.
📷 5Wildlife reserves · South East England
St Clair's Meadow
St Clair's Meadow is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom.
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The Sustainability Centre
The Sustainability Centre — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · South East England
Old School Field.
Old School Field. — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Hambledon
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Hambledon — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
Church of All Saints, Catherington
Church of All Saints, Catherington — Grade II* listed building-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Folly Tower, At Hapton
Folly Tower, At Hapton — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Soberton War Memorial
Soberton War Memorial — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
The Murder Stone.
The Murder Stone. — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountain bike trails · South East England
Horndean Off Road Cycle Trail
Horndean Off Road Cycle Trail — a mtb trail in england south east.
📷 5Mountain bike trails · South East England
Horndean Off Road Cycle Trail (shortcut)
Horndean Off Road Cycle Trail (shortcut) — a mtb trail in england south east.
📷 5📷 5Campsites · South East England
Pit Hill Farm Campsite.
Pit Hill Farm Campsite. — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
The Sustainability Centre
The Sustainability Centre — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Grenville at Wallops Wood
Grenville at Wallops Wood — a campsite in england south east.
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Soberton and Newtown Millennium Walk
Soberton and Newtown Millennium Walk — a military museum in england south east.
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📷 5Mountains & hills · South East England
Wether Down
Wether Down — a hill or mountain in england south east.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South East England
Windmill Down
Windmill Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 100 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South East England
Home Down
Home Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 128 m.
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
Bat & Ball Inn
Bat & Ball Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Hambledon
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Hambledon — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Folly Tower, At Hapton
Folly Tower, At Hapton — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Vineyards · South East England
Hambledon Wine Estate
Hambledon Wine Estate — Vineyard in Hampshire, England.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South East England
Windmill Down
Windmill Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 100 m.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
The Murder Stone.
The Murder Stone. — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Pit Hill Farm Campsite.
Pit Hill Farm Campsite. — a campsite in england south east.
Where to eat & stay near Hambledon
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Pit Hill Farm Campsite.
Pit Hill Farm Campsite. — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Grenville at Wallops Wood
Grenville at Wallops Wood — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
The Sustainability Centre
The Sustainability Centre — a campsite in england south east.
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📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Rookesbury Park
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📷 5Campsites · South East England
Upper Parsonage Farm
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Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
Bat & Ball Inn
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hambledon?
- Hambledon is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO6), in the parish of Hambledon.
- What is Hambledon?
- Hambledon — village and civil parish in the county of Hampshire in England.
- How do I get to Hambledon?
- The nearest railway station is Rowlands Castle, about 9.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO6.
- Is Hambledon free to visit?
- Yes, Hambledon is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hambledon?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PO6. It sits within the Winchester parliamentary constituency.