The village of St Leonards is situated along the A31 road in the rural county of Dorset. It is part of the parish of St Leonards and St Ives, which has a total population of over six thousand. The parish was first formed in 1932 from parts of the Ringwood and Christchurch parishes. St Leonards is lies just to the north of the Bournemouth and Poole urban areas. The name St Leonards has been used in reference to this area for many centuries and is believed to be pre-Doomsday Book. The name of St Ives appears to be much more recent, dating from the 18th century. There is believed to have been a St Leonard upon whom the name was based but there has never been a St Ive. St Leonards is a good base from which to visit Dorset and the New Forest, which lies just a few miles east along the A31. The New Forest is a wildlife paradise and a walker's heaven. There are many wonderful guided and unguided walks, giving an insight into the history, geology, wildlife and folklore of the forest. For food, accommodation, or even your wedding; the St Leonards Hotel will cater for your needs.
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Places to Stay near St Leonards
Travelodge Ringwood (0.62 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
St Leonards Hotel (0.63 miles)
Dudsbury Golf Club (1.52 miles)
Original White Hart (2.86 miles)
The Original White Hart in Ringwood was named by King Henry VII after he caught a white hart on a hunting expedition. The inn has 15 delightfully refurbished en-suite bedrooms, combining modern hotel accommodation facilities ... More | visit website
Moortown Lodge Hotel (2.94 miles)
Tyrrells Ford Country House Hotel (3.04 miles)
Avon Causeway Hotel (3.76 miles)
In a country setting only five minutes from Bournemouth International Airport, the Avon Causeway provides superb accommodation, conference facilities, The Avon Causeway offers a bar with a wide range of ... More
The Fisherman's Haunt (5.08 miles)
Dating back to 1673, this lovely old-world Hotel, steeped in character, offers modern standards of comfort and amenities, excellent freshly cooked food, a superb range of wines and first class ... More
Travelodge Bournemouth Cooper Dean Hotel (5.23 miles)
Bournemouth Cooper Dean Hotel offers guests easy access to both the coastal town and wider locations for a brilliant visit to Bournemouth. It is well connected, being just over 3 miles from both Bournemouth train ... More | visit websiteClare House (5.34 miles)
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