Villages · South East England
Rookley
In or near Godshill.
Rookley — a village in england south east.

Roger Cornfoot — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Havenstreet · 7.4 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
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Compton Chine to Steephill Cove SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isle Of Wight
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Rookley is a village located in South-East England with a population of 638. It features typical rural architecture and is representative of the region's quaint village life. The area is characterised by its scenic landscapes and local community, reflecting the traditional English village atmosphere.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6551, -1.2833
- District
- Isle of Wight
- Parish
- Rookley
- Postcode
- PO38 3NH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Isle of Wight West
- Population
- 638
- Nearest railway station
- Havenstreet — 7.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2639169 (CC BY 4.0)
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The Lakes Rookley
Caravan parks · 0.5 km

Pidford Manor
Stately homes · 0.6 km

Elliot's Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.0 km

The Chequers Inn
B&Bs · 1.2 km

Sheat Manor
Stately homes · 1.4 km

Gatcombe House
Stately homes · 1.7 km

Bridge At Gatcombe House
Historic bridges · 1.7 km

St. Olave's Church, Gatcombe
Historic churches · 1.7 km

Merstone Manor
Stately homes · 1.9 km

Merstone
Villages · 2.1 km

Bury Lane Farm Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 2.2 km

Great Budbridge Manor
Stately homes · 2.3 km
Nearby
Caravan parks · South East England
The Lakes Rookley
The Lakes Rookley — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 3Stately homes · South East England
Pidford Manor
Pidford Manor — manor house on the Isle of Wight, England.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South East England
Elliot's Hill
Elliot's Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 86 m.
📷 7B&Bs · South East England
The Chequers Inn
The Chequers Inn — a bed-and-breakfast in england south east.
📷 5Stately homes · South East England
Sheat Manor
Sheat Manor — manor on the Isle of Wight, England, UK.
📷 5Stately homes · South East England
Gatcombe House
Gatcombe House — building in Gatcombe, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Rookley
Places to stay
Caravan parks · South East England
The Lakes Rookley
The Lakes Rookley — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 7B&Bs · South East England
The Chequers Inn
The Chequers Inn — a bed-and-breakfast in england south east.
Caravan parks · South East England
Bury Lane Farm Caravan Park
Bury Lane Farm Caravan Park — a caravan park in england south east.
Campsites · South East England
Windmill Campersite
Windmill Campersite — a campsite in england south east.
B&Bs · South East England
Godshill Park House
Godshill Park House — a bed-and-breakfast in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Griffin Public House
The Griffin Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · South East England
The Eight Bells
The Eight Bells in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Cranbourne Arms Public House
The Cranbourne Arms Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5More places in this region
📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rookley?
- Rookley is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO38 3NH), in the parish of Rookley.
- What is Rookley?
- Rookley — a village in england south east.
- How do I get to Rookley?
- The nearest railway station is Havenstreet, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO38 3NH.
- Is Rookley a protected site?
- Yes — Rookley is part of the Compton Chine to Steephill Cove SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Rookley?
- The nearest railway station is Havenstreet, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO38 3NH.