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Holbury sits on the western shore of the Southampton Water, tucked between the eastern edge of the New Forest National Park and the industrial landscape of the Fawley refinery. It serves as a practical, residential hub for the Waterside parishes, largely defined by its proximity to both the deep-water coast and the open heathlands of the forest. The village grew significantly in the mid-20th century to support the workforce of the nearby energy facilities, and today it functions as a convenient base with its own local shops, schools, and the large Holbury Manor Park, which protects a patch of ancient woodland and the remnants of a medieval moated site. Life here is dictated by the local geography: you are never more than a few minutes’ drive from the quiet walking trails of the New Forest or the shoreline at Lepe, yet the presence of the refinery remains a constant backdrop, both as a major local employer and a towering landmark on the horizon. It’s a place that feels functional and settled, offering a straightforward pace of life with easy access to the city of Southampton via the A326.