Historic pubs · South East England
The Cross Keys Public House
In or near Ashurst.
The Cross Keys Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
John Lucas — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Totton · 0.4 km
About
The Cross Keys Public House 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 Cross Keys Public House is located in Totton and Eling, Hampshire, in South-East England. It is situated near designated areas of ecological significance, including the New Forest Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and the RAMSAR-listed New Forest. Visitors to the pub can expect a traditional setting typical of British public houses, providing a social space for refreshments and local fare.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9187, -1.4883
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- New Forest
- Parish
- Totton and Eling
- Postcode
- SO40 3BY
- Parliamentary constituency
- New Forest East
- Nearest railway station
- Totton — 0.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26386673 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Cross Keys Public House?
- The Cross Keys Public House is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO40 3BY), in the parish of Totton and Eling.
- What is The Cross Keys Public House?
- The Cross Keys Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Cross Keys Public House?
- The nearest railway station is Totton, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SO40 3BY.
- Is The Cross Keys Public House a protected site?
- Yes — The Cross Keys Public House is part of the The New Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the New Forest Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to The Cross Keys Public House?
- The nearest railway station is Totton, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO40 3BY.