Traditional county: Hampshire · District / Borough: Fareham · Region: South East
Explore Fareham, Hampshire with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Fareham map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Fareham, Hampshire, England. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
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| Place | Fareham |
| Traditional County | Hampshire |
| District / Borough | Fareham |
| Region | South East |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 50.852353 |
| Longitude | -1.175911 |
| Place Type | Town |
Fareham commands the gentle slope where the Hampshire basin meets the shimmering reach of the Solent, its character defined by the salt-tide and the steady pulse of maritime industry. It lies 3.3 miles south of Wickham (from Wickham: bearing 172°T, OS grid SU 581 061), and is situated south-east of Funtley village. Historically a crossroads for trade, the local economy has long drawn strength from its proximity to the naval dockyards, balancing modern aerospace manufacturing with the lingering echoes of its agrarian past. The light here reflects off the water with a peculiar, silvery clarity, illuminating the limestone remnants of Fort Fareham that watch over the southern approaches. Here, the land transitions from the chalky ridges of the interior into the soft, mud-slicked edges of the coast, where the rhythm of the tides dictates the pace of the day. Cultural life thrives in the intimate spaces of the centre, where the Ashcroft Arts Centre provides a quiet stage for local voices amidst the brick-built heritage. One might wander past the Westbury Manor Museum to catch the scent of damp earth and old parchment, a stark contrast to the lively, modern energy found at Fareham Live. The town has nurtured notable figures such as the actor Colin Firth, who spent formative years in these surroundings, absorbing the coastal air and the quiet discipline of the region. On bright afternoons, the view towards the horizon beyond the wetlands of Wicor Hard offers a stark, open beauty that feels entirely indifferent to the bustle of the nearby high street. It remains a place where the forward motion of progress is constantly tempered by the heavy, salt-laden weight of the sea.
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Explore Fareham, Hampshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 50.852353, -1.175911. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | August 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |