Villages · South East England
Compton
In or near Farncombe.
Compton — a village in england south east.
Colin Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Farncombe · 2.5 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2018
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: WEALDEN HEATHS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Compton is a village located in South-East England. It features typical rural architecture and a quaint community atmosphere. The village is characterised by its picturesque surroundings, making it representative of the English countryside. Visitors can expect a tranquil environment, ideal for leisurely walks and exploration of local heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2132, -0.6302
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Guildford
- Parish
- Compton
- Postcode
- GU3 1EH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Godalming and Ash
- Nearest railway station
- Farncombe — 2.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2652489 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Compton, Guildford
Museums · 0.2 km
Compton War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Church of St Nicholas
Historic churches · 0.3 km
Eastbury Manor
Stately homes · 0.4 km
Watts Mortuary Chapel
Chapels · 0.5 km
The Withies Inn
Historic pubs · 0.6 km
Watts Studios (Limnerslease)
Galleries · 0.9 km
Watts Gallery
Galleries · 0.9 km
Prior's Field School
Natural landmarks · 1.5 km
Farncombe Wood
Wildlife reserves · 1.6 km
Hog's Back
Mountains & hills · 1.7 km
Loseley Park
Historic houses · 1.7 km
Nearby
📷 5Museums · South East England
Compton, Guildford
Compton is a village and civil parish in the Guildford district of Surrey, England. It is about 3 miles WSW of the centre of Guildford. It has a medieval church and a close connection with fine art an
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Compton War Memorial
Compton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
Church of St Nicholas
Church of St Nicholas — church in Compton, Guildford, Surrey, England, UK.
Flagship📷 5Stately homes · South East England
Eastbury Manor
Eastbury Manor — manor house in Compton, Guildford, Surrey, England, UK.
Flagship📷 5Chapels · South East England
Watts Mortuary Chapel
Watts Mortuary Chapel — a Grade I-listed chapel in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Withies Inn
The Withies Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Compton
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · South East England
Puttenham Barn Bunkhouse
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📷 5Hotels · South East England
The Kings Arms and Royal Hotel
The Kings Arms and Royal Hotel — a hotel in england south east.
📷 7Hotels · South East England
Asperion Hotel
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📷 5Hotels · South East England
Travelodge Guildford
Travelodge Guildford — a hotel in england london.
📷 7Hotels · South East England
Guildford Harbour Hotel
Guildford Harbour Hotel — a hotel in england london.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Withies Inn
The Withies Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Richmond Arms Public House
The Richmond Arms Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Stag on the River
The Stag on the River in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Seahorse Public House
The Seahorse Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
Rodboro Buildings
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The Angel Hotel
The Angel Hotel in England South East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Compton?
- Compton is in Surrey, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU3 1EH), in the parish of Compton.
- What is Compton?
- Compton — a village in england south east.
- How do I get to Compton?
- The nearest railway station is Farncombe, about 2.5 km away. The nearest town is Farncombe. Drivers can use postcode GU3 1EH.
- Is Compton a protected site?
- Yes — Compton is part of the WEALDEN HEATHS National Nature Reserve and the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Compton?
- The nearest railway station is Farncombe, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU3 1EH.