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St Leonards

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About St Leonards

St Leonards works well as a base: 5 minutes from Three Legged Cross, 18km from New Forest National Park.

St Leonards is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 5,984, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, St Leonards 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 St Leonards to your route.

About St Leonards

St Leonards and St Ives is a civil parish in Dorset, England. The parish contains the settlements of Ashley, Ashley Heath, St Ives and St Leonards, which have merged to form a single urban area.

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Where is St Leonards located?

St Leonards is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 50.8308 latitude, -1.8438 longitude.

What is the population of St Leonards?

St Leonards has a population of approximately 5,984 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
5,984
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
50.8308, -1.8438

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 St Leonards

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.

7 km · about 10 min drive

beach

Bournemouth Beach

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

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.

18 km · about 20 min drive

natural wonder

Old Harry Rocks

Iconic chalk sea stacks marking the eastern end of the Jurassic Coast, standing as sentinels against the English Channel.

22 km · about 25 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.

24 km · about 30 min drive

castle

Corfe Castle

Atmospheric ruins of a thousand-year-old royal castle perched on a hilltop, dramatically slighted during the English Civil War.

26 km · about 30 min drive

natural wonder

The Needles, Isle of Wight

Three distinctive chalk sea stacks rising from the sea off the western tip of the Isle of Wight, topped by a red-and-white striped lighthouse.

26 km · about 30 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.

26 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near St Leonards

  • 38 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.
  • 78 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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