Godshill village

Godshill village

Overview

A pretty and popular old village with thatched cottages tea-gardens galore. There's also a model village, a small toy museum and Cider Barn.

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What makes it special

  • Delightful medieval church
  • Charming thatched-roofed cottages
  • Winding main-street lined with traditional tearooms

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Godshill village

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Map references

OS Grid Ref:
SZ 52166 81070
Lat/Lng:
50.627002, -1.263848

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