Hambledon Hampshire Map

About Hambledon

The rolling South Downs landscape provides a picturesque setting for Hambledon, a village with a rich agricultural heritage. It lies 5.7 km west-north-west of Horndean (from Horndean: bearing 297°T, OS grid SU 646 150), and is situated north-north-west of Denmead village. Hambledon is particularly renowned for its historical significance in the development of cricket, often referred to as the "Cradle of Cricket" due to the Hambledon Club's influential role in shaping the early game during the 18th century. The village itself retains a charming rural character, with traditional flint and brick cottages dotting the lanes. St. Andrew's Church, a Grade I listed building, stands as a prominent landmark, its origins stretching back to the medieval period. Agriculture continues to be an important part of the local economy, with surrounding fields producing a variety of crops.

About This Hambledon Map Page

Explore Hambledon, 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: 50.931355, -1.081038. 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.