Villages · South East England
Holmbury St Mary
In or near Effingham.
Holmbury St Mary — a village in england south east.
Dr Neil Clifton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gomshall · 4.2 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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Holmbury St Mary is a village located in South-East England, with a population of 572. The village is characterised by its rural setting and traditional architecture. It offers a glimpse into the English countryside lifestyle, making it a quiet retreat for those seeking a more serene environment. The area is suitable for walking and enjoying the surrounding natural beauty.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.1874, -0.4104
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Guildford
- Parish
- Shere
- Postcode
- RH5 6PD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Godalming and Ash
- Population
- 572
- Nearest railway station
- Gomshall — 4.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2646732 (CC BY 4.0)
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St Mary The Virgins Church
St Mary The Virgins Church — church in Borough of Guildford, Surrey, England, UK.
📷 5Natural landmarks · South East England
Belmont Prep School
Belmont Prep School — a school heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Vineyards · South East England
Large Univallate Hillfort at Felday
Large Univallate Hillfort at Felday — a UK vineyard in england south east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Hill forts · South East England
Hill Fort at Felday
Hill Fort at Felday — a hill fort in South East England, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Mountain bike trails · South East England
Telegraph Row
Telegraph Row — a mtb trail in england south east.
Where to eat & stay near Holmbury St Mary
Places to stay
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Hurtwood Hideout
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📷 5Campsites · South East England
Bentley Copse Activity Centre
Bentley Copse Activity Centre — a campsite in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Old School Public House
The Old School Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
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The Scarlett Arms Public House
The Scarlett Arms Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
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📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
Duke Of Wellington Public House
Duke Of Wellington Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Bulls Head Public House
The Bulls Head Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
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The Chequers Inn Public House
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Holmbury St Mary?
- Holmbury St Mary is in Surrey, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RH5 6PD), in the parish of Shere.
- What is Holmbury St Mary?
- Holmbury St Mary — a village in england south east.
- How do I get to Holmbury St Mary?
- The nearest railway station is Gomshall, about 4.2 km away. The nearest town is Effingham. Drivers can use postcode RH5 6PD.
- Is Holmbury St Mary a protected site?
- Yes — Holmbury St Mary is part of the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Holmbury St Mary?
- The nearest railway station is Gomshall, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RH5 6PD.