Set in the heart of the Sunapee-Kearsarge region, the quintessential New England town of New London offers shopping, dining, entertainment and an abundance of outdoor activities from hiking, boating, skiing, golf and so much more.
New London is home to Colby-Sawyer College, a liberal arts and sciences college known for its scenic campus nestled right in downtown New London. Throughout the year, several events are hosted at the college and community members often take advantage of membership and fitness programs at the Hogan Sports Center.
The New London Barn Playhouse is the oldest continuously operating summer theater in New Hampshire! Located on Main Street, it’s easy to enjoy an evening dining at a local restaurant before you walk to a show. During the summer months you will also see the town green come alive with live music and annual events.
New London residents can easily enjoy lake life from one or both of the sandy town beaches—Bucklin Beach is located on the shores of Little Lake Sunapee and Elkins Beach provides access to Pleasant Lake.
For those looking for to get involved in youth sports and activities, New London has two very active organizations that offer numerous sports, recreational and educational programs—The New London Outing Club and the New London Recreation Department.
An active community of small businesses and local organizations create a unique culture in New London offering several events and opportunities to get involved throughout the year.
Location
Concord, NH – 30 miles (under 30 minutes)
Manchester, NH – 45 miles (40 minutes)
Lebanon, NH – 25 miles (under 30 minutes)
Boston, MA – 90 miles (1.5 hours)
New York City, NY – 260 miles (4.5 hours)
Killington, VT – 60 miles (just over an hour)
Montreal, Quebec – 215 miles (3.5 hours)
County: Merrimack
Population: 4,403*
School District
Kearsarge Regional School District (KRSD)
The following towns are served by KRSD: Bradford, Newbury, New London, Sutton, Springfield, Warner and Wilmot. The district has approximately 1,700 students and includes the following schools:
- James House Preschool in New London
- Kearsarge Regional Elementary School at New London
- Sutton Central School
- Kearsarge Regional Elementary at Bradford
- Simonds Elementary School in Warner
- Kearsarge Regional Middle School in Sutton
- Kearsarge Regional High School in Sutton
Major Lakes and Water Bodies
Lake Sunapee
Little Lake Sunapee
Pleasant Lake
Healthcare
New London Hospital
New London, NH
25-bed, Critical Access Hospital, 24-hour Emergency Department
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Lebanon, NH
Concord Hospital
Concord, NH
Annual Events
New London Hospital Days
New London Triathlon
Winter Carnival
Strawberry Festival
What's the weather like in New London right now? Get a real time report from the O'Halloran Group Weather Station located on Main Street in New London.
*2017 Census data, www.nhes.nh.gov
** Location distances are approximate
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