Historic pubs · South East England
Sir John Barleycorn Inn
In or near Ashurst.
Sir John Barleycorn Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.

Val Pollard — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rio Grande Train Station · 4.0 km
About
Sir John Barleycorn Inn is a historic pub in England South East, United Kingdom. Britain's pubs are a cornerstone of its tourist appeal — from medieval coaching inns and timber-framed alehouses to grand Victorian gin palaces — and many are listed buildings serving real ale and traditional food.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: The New Forest SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: New Forest
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Sir John Barleycorn Inn is a pub located in Copythorne, Hampshire, within the South-East England region. It is situated near the New Forest, which is designated as both a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a RAMSAR wetland site. Visitors can expect a traditional pub atmosphere, with the surrounding natural beauty providing a scenic backdrop. The inn serves as a convenient stop for those exploring the New Forest area.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9212, -1.5870
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- New Forest
- Parish
- Copythorne
- Postcode
- SO40 2NQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- New Forest East
- Phone
- 02380812236
- Nearest railway station
- Rio Grande Train Station — 4 km
- Official site
- www.sir-john-barleycorn.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26450970 (CC0)
- fsq: 4c4c41b146240f47b29a86f4 (Apache-2.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sir John Barleycorn Inn?
- Sir John Barleycorn Inn is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO40 2NQ), in the parish of Copythorne.
- What is Sir John Barleycorn Inn?
- Sir John Barleycorn Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sir John Barleycorn Inn?
- The nearest railway station is Rio Grande Train Station, about 4.0 km away. The nearest town is Ashurst. Drivers can use postcode SO40 2NQ.
- Is Sir John Barleycorn Inn a protected site?
- Yes — Sir John Barleycorn Inn is part of the The New Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the New Forest Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Sir John Barleycorn Inn?
- The nearest railway station is Rio Grande Train Station, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO40 2NQ.