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Alderholt

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Alderholt

Alderholt works well as a base: 10 minutes from Verwood, 17km from New Forest National Park.

Alderholt is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 2,848, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Alderholt sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Alderholt to your route.

About Alderholt

Alderholt ( AWL-dər-hohlt) is a large village and civil parish in east Dorset, England; situated 3 miles (4.8 km) west of Fordingbridge. The parish includes the hamlets of Crendell and Cripplestyle. The parish had a population of 3,195 at the 2021 census. The village has a Co-op Food convenience store, veterinary

Read more clinic and part-time GP surgery. There are three churches in the village: Alderholt Chapel, St James' Church of England, and the Tabernacle Gospel Church. The village also has a large recreation ground with a sports and social club, two tennis courts, and a children's play area.

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Where is Alderholt located?

Alderholt is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 50.9119 latitude, -1.8308 longitude.

What is the population of Alderholt?

Alderholt has a population of approximately 2,848 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
2,848
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
50.9119, -1.8308

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Alderholt

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum

A remarkable collection of rare and unique motorcycles in the New Forest assembled by legendary trials rider Sammy Miller.

13 km · about 25 min drive

national park

New Forest National Park

Ancient royal hunting ground where wild ponies and deer roam freely through 219 square miles of heathland, woodland and coastal marshes.

17 km · about 20 min drive

cathedral

Salisbury Cathedral

Masterpiece of Early English Gothic architecture boasting Britain's tallest spire at 123 metres and housing the finest surviving Magna Carta.

17 km · about 20 min drive

racetrack

Gurston Down Motorsport Hillclimb

A 1,000-yard chalk downland hillclimb in Wiltshire with a fearsome uphill Karousel corner, run by enthusiasts since 1967 and one of the best places in Britain to watch sprint cars up close.

17 km · about 20 min drive

beach

Bournemouth Beach

A seven-mile stretch of golden sand along the Dorset coast, one of England's most popular seaside destinations.

22 km · about 25 min drive

museum

National Motor Museum Beaulieu

Set in the grounds of a historic abbey, it houses over 250 vehicles telling the story of motoring from 1893 to the present.

27 km · about 30 min drive

photogenic

Gold Hill, Shaftesbury

Steep cobbled street lined with thatched cottages, plunging past the buttressed walls of Shaftesbury Abbey with views over Blackmore Vale. Made famous by Ridley Scott's 1973 Hovis bread advert.

28 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Stonehenge

Mysterious prehistoric stone circle dating back 5,000 years on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire.

30 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Alderholt

  • 43 kmMilitary Road, Isle of WightThrilling clifftop road along the southwest coast of the Isle of Wight with sweeping sea views and access to dramatic landslip scenery.
  • 77 kmCheddar Gorge ViewpointEngland's largest gorge with 450-foot limestone cliffs, offering jaw-dropping views from several pull-off points along the winding road.
  • 77 kmGoodwood Festival of SpeedThe hillclimb course on the Goodwood estate driveway where Formula One cars, prewar Grand Prix machinery and rally legends run flat out past a country house each summer. The 1.16-mile course is estate road year-round.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

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