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The Great Britain Guide

Villages · South East England

Holmbury St Mary

In or near Effingham.

Holmbury St Mary — a village in england south east.

Holmbury St. Mary, The 'Hollybush Tavern' - geograph.org.uk - 4214102

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
Gomshall4.2 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

St Mary The Virgins Church📷 5

Historic churches · South East England

St Mary The Virgins Church

St Mary The Virgins Church — church in Borough of Guildford, Surrey, England, UK.

FreeGrade Ihistoricengland.org.uk
Crocodiles, No Swimming - Sign, Holmbury St Mary - geograph.org.uk - 1285942📷 5

Natural landmarks · South East England

Belmont Prep School

Belmont Prep School — a school heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Village Green Holmbury St Mary - geograph.org.uk - 3585811📷 5

Vineyards · 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.

Hurt Wood - geograph.org.uk - 7643889📷 5

Hill forts · South East England

Hill Fort at Felday

Hill Fort at Felday — a hill fort in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Footpath 174 on Hurt Wood - geograph.org.uk - 7952754📷 5

Mountain bike trails · South East England

Au Natural

Au Natural — a mtb trail in england south east.

Track down Holmbury Hill - geograph.org.uk - 4787412📷 5

Mountain 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

Footpath 174 on Hurt Wood - geograph.org.uk - 7952754📷 5

Hostels · South East England

Hurtwood Hideout

Hurtwood Hideout — a hostel in england south east.

hurtwoodhideout.com
Radnor Lane entrance to youth hostel - geograph.org.uk - 7952750📷 5

Campsites · South East England

Hurtwood Hideout

Hurtwood Hideout — a campsite in england south east.

Wotton House - geograph.org.uk - 7012093📷 7

Hotels · South East England

Wotton House

Wotton House — a hotel in england london.

phcompany.com
Broadmoor - Telephone Box - geograph.org.uk - 6717614📷 5

Hostels · South East England

Henman Bunkhouse

Henman Bunkhouse — a hostel in england south east.

Etherley Copse - geograph.org.uk - 2411485📷 5

Campsites · South East England

Etherley Farm

Etherley Farm — a campsite in england south east.

Access road for houses off Hound House Road - geograph.org.uk - 4167223📷 5

Campsites · South East England

Bentley Copse Activity Centre

Bentley Copse Activity Centre — a campsite in england south east.

bentleycopse.org.uk

Places to eat & drink

A29 Stane Street approaching Ockley - geograph.org.uk - 2850229📷 5

Historic pubs · South East England

The Old School Public House

The Old School Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.

Horsham Road, Walliswood - geograph.org.uk - 3391359📷 5

Historic pubs · South East England

The Scarlett Arms Public House

The Scarlett Arms Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.

High Street, Dorking - geograph.org.uk - 5685983📷 7

Cafés · South East England

Cakerider

Cakerider — a café in england london.

Duke of Wellington, East Horsley - geograph.org.uk - 2726117📷 7

Historic pubs · South East England

Duke Of Wellington Public House

Duke Of Wellington Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.

Bull's Head - geograph.org.uk - 2731031📷 7

Historic pubs · South East England

The Bulls Head Public House

The Bulls Head Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.

Footpath off Waterlands Lane - geograph.org.uk - 1853832📷 5

Historic pubs · South East England

The Chequers Inn Public House

The Chequers Inn Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.

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Villages · South East England

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West Horsley — a village in england london.

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Villages · South East England

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Westerham — a village in england london.

Frequently 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. 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.