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Villages · South East England

Elstead

In or near Elstead.

Elstead — a village in england south east.

Approaching Elstead Bridge on the River Wey - geograph.org.uk - 3178980

David Howard — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

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

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Where to eat & stay near Elstead

Places to stay

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Garners Field Campsite

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Campsites · South East England

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Hostels · South East England

Puttenham Barn Bunkhouse

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Hotels · South East England

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Hostels · South East England

The Mulberry

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Frequently 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.