Sway
in Hampshire of England, United Kingdom

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
50.787 and -1.603 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 50° 47' 12" and W -1° 36' 10"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 05:23 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:23 am and 4:18 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-43.750 and 173.083 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Le Bons Bay
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Sway

Sway in Hampshire (England) with it's 2,421 habitants is a town located in United Kingdom about 81 mi (or 131 km) south-west of London, the country's capital town.

Time in Sway is now 05:23 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 10 airports closer to Sway, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Bournemouth Airport in a distance of 10 mi (or 17 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Dorset and East Devon Coast in a distance of 27 mi (or 43 km), East. Also, if you like the game of golf, there are some options within driving distance. We saw 2 points of interest near this location. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Totland, Freshwater, Yarmouth, Shalfleet and Whiteparish. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 48 °F

Morning Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Night Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 80%
Air Pressure 1028 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 4 km/h (3 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 16% of sky
General Conditions Few clouds

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

10°C (49 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Scattered clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

10°C (49 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

8°C (46 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

CHEWTON GLEN

Address
4,5 mi
CHRISTCHURCH HAMPSHIRE AREA ENGLAND
BH256QS NEW MILTON
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Rhinefield House Hotel

Address
2,6 mi
Rhinefield Road
SO42 7QB Brockenhurst
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Careys Manor & Senspa

Address
3,3 mi
Lyndhurst Road
SO42 7RH Brockenhurst
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Balmer Lawn

Address
3,3 mi
Lyndhurst Road
SO42 7ZB Brockenhurst
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Kingfishers

Address
4,0 mi
Normandy Lane
SO41 8AE Lymington
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Macdonald Elmers Court Hotel & Resort

Address
4,0 mi
South Baddesley Road
SO41 5ZB Lymington
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Crown Manor House

Address
6,0 mi
High Street
SO43 7NF Lyndhurst
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hollycroft B&B

Address
2,2 mi
Tattenham Road
SO42 7SA Brockenhurst
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


New Park Manor

Address
3,4 mi
1 LYNDHURST ROAD NEW FOREST
SO42 7QH Brockenhurst
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Stanwell House

Address
3,4 mi
High Street 14-15
SO41 9AA Lymington
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Shorinji Kempo demonstration at Sway Fete

Published: July 16, 2009
Length: 40:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: CustardCat

Sway and New Milton Dojo kenshi persevered against the weather and put on a superb demonstration of Shorinji Kempo at Sway Fete. http://bit.ly/NewMiltonDojo.


444012 passes fast through Sway station

Published: February 28, 2010
Length: 14:16 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: mnic1234

444012 passes fast through Sway station.


Photoshop Selection Tools (Part 2)

Published: October 24, 2012
Length: 16:46 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mike Browne

In Photoshop Selection Tools part 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xj07vv6L1z4) I introduced you to some of the selection options available in Photoshop and explained what they do. Now lets...


Don Brazier's Inboard motor speedboat

Published: October 27, 2010
Length: 13:57 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: srcmbc

In action at Setley Pond in the New Forest, southern England, home of the Solent Radio Controlled Model Boat Club ( www.srcmbc.org.uk ).


Don Scott's Braemar

Published: March 02, 2011
Length: 51:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: srcmbc

Radio controlled model of the Fred Olsen Cruise Ship; scratch built and seen on two of her first voyages (before total completion). Launched in 1993 (as Crown Dynasty) Braemar is 24344...


Jumping Grids On Lucky

Published: August 28, 2008
Length: 42:03 min
Rating: 2 of 5
Author: HeavensAngel13

Um well yes, i'm riding Lucky and jumping a grid she did it really well and im proud it's the first time i'd ever jumped her that day.


Tony Crollie's Seaplane (1)

Published: November 07, 2008
Length: 25:05 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: srcmbc

Taxi-ing trials.


VW Bus drive New Forest

Published: March 11, 2012
Length: 59:48 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Damon Green

The sun shone briefly in the New Forest, England, so I took the bus for a spin. Co-starring Buckley the cat. Filmed with my Sony NEX-5N.


Alan Read's Soleil d'Or

Published: December 03, 2010
Length: 37:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: srcmbc

A radio controlled model of a motor-sailer. Filmed at Setley Pond in the New Forest, southern England, home of the Solent Radio Controlled Model Boat Club ( www.srcmbc.org.uk ).


Ralph Stockton's Rowed Lifeboat (Part 2)

Published: November 18, 2010
Length: 55:48 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: srcmbc

A radio controlled model of a rowed lifeboat. A separate video (Part 1) showed the boat on the water and this video shows the mechanics. Filmed at Setley Pond in the New Forest, southern...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

New Forest West (UK Parliament constituency)

New Forest West is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the UK Parliament since 1997 by Des Swayne, a Conservative.

Located at 50.806, -1.629 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parliamentary constituencies in Hampshire, United Kingdom Parliamentary constituencies established in 1997, New Forest (district)

Brockenhurst College

Brockenhurst College, or colloquially known as Brock, is in the tertiary sector providing education in a wide range of courses for many different ages. The college is based in the village of Brockenhurst in the New Forest in Hampshire, England. The college has over 2800 full-time students and over 10,000 part-time adult learners as far and wide as The New Forest, Bournemouth, Poole, East Dorset, the Waterside area of Southampton, South Wiltshire, and the Isle of Wight.

Located at 50.821, -1.57 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Further education colleges in Hampshire, Educational institutions established in 1909, Learning and Skills Beacons, International Baccalaureate schools in England

Sway railway station

Sway railway station is a railway station serving the village of Sway in Hampshire, England. It is located on the South Western Main Line from London Waterloo to Weymouth. The station is served by South West Trains, who operate stopping services from London Waterloo to Poole throughout the day. The station has two platforms: Platform 1 - for through services towards Southampton. Platform 2 - for through services towards Bournemouth and Weymouth.

Located at 50.785, -1.61 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Hampshire, Railway stations opened in 1888, Former London and South Western Railway stations, New Forest, Railway stations served by South West Trains, DfT Category E stations

Shirley Holms Halt railway station

Shirley Holms Halt was a railway halt in the New Forest district of Hampshire. Opened in 1860 it was closed in 1888 with opening of Sway on the South Western Main Line. Said to be one of the first halts in the country, Shirley Holms Halt consisted of a short unstaffed platform. Passengers from the halt had to signal to the train operator if they wanted to board the train. Preceding station Historical railways Following station Brockenhurst   Lymington Branch Line   Ampress Works Halt

Located at 50.7827, -1.5698 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in Hampshire, Former London and South Western Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1860, Railway stations closed in 1888

Avon Water (Hampshire)

Avon Water is a small river in the south of England, flowing through the New Forest in Hampshire to the sea. It should not be confused with the larger River Avon, which also flows through Hampshire. Along with the Beaulieu River and the Lymington River, Avon Water is one of the three main rivers which drain the New Forest southward directly into the Solent, although it is smaller than the other two rivers.

Located at 50.794, -1.625 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
New Forest, Rivers of Hampshire


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Sway