Villages · South East England
Elstead
In or near Elstead.
Elstead — a village in england south east.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Mills Wood · 4.7 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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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
Elstead is a village located in South-East England, with a population of 2,557. It features a mix of residential areas and local amenities typical of a rural community. The village is characterised by its historical architecture and surrounding countryside, making it a representative example of a traditional English village.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1855, -0.7054
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Waverley
- Parish
- Elstead
- Postcode
- GU8 6DE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Godalming and Ash
- Population
- 2,557
- Nearest railway station
- Mills Wood — 4.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2650051 (CC BY 4.0)
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Elstead Bridge
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Polstead Manor
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Thundry Meadows
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Somerset Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.6 km

Yagden Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.3 km

Rodsall Manor
Manor houses · 2.5 km

Shrike Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.5 km

Granary At Home Farm
Farms (open to visitors) · 2.9 km

Tilford
Museums · 3.0 km

Peper Harow House
Historic houses · 3.0 km
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Elstead?
- Elstead is in Surrey, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU8 6DE), in the parish of Elstead.
- What is Elstead?
- Elstead — a village in england south east.
- How do I get to Elstead?
- The nearest railway station is Mills Wood, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU8 6DE.
- Is Elstead a protected site?
- Yes — Elstead is part of the WEALDEN HEATHS National Nature Reserve and the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Elstead?
- The nearest railway station is Mills Wood, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU8 6DE.