Historic pubs · South East England
The Old Beams Inn
In or near Ashley Heath.
The Old Beams Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
Mike Faherty — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kingsmere · 5.7 km
About
The Old Beams Inn is a historic pub in England South West, 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: River Avon System SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Avon Valley (Bickton to Christchurch) SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
- Ramsar wetland: Avon Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Old Beams Inn is a pub located in the parish of Ellingham, Harbridge and Ibsley in Hampshire, South-West England. It is situated near the River Avon System and the Avon Valley, both designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The surrounding area is part of the Cranborne Chase and West Wiltshire Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Visitors can expect a traditional pub atmosphere in a scenic setting, ideal for enjoying local beverages and food.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8843, -1.7882
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- New Forest
- Parish
- Ellingham, Harbridge and Ibsley
- Postcode
- BH24 3PP
- Parliamentary constituency
- New Forest West
- Nearest railway station
- Kingsmere — 5.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26450247 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Old Beams Inn?
- The Old Beams Inn is in Hampshire, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BH24 3PP), in the parish of Ellingham, Harbridge and Ibsley.
- What is The Old Beams Inn?
- The Old Beams Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Old Beams Inn?
- The nearest railway station is Kingsmere, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH24 3PP.
- Is The Old Beams Inn a protected site?
- Yes — The Old Beams Inn is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Avon Valley (Bickton to Christchurch) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to The Old Beams Inn?
- The nearest railway station is Kingsmere, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH24 3PP.