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The Great Britain Guide

Villages · South East England

Merstone

In or near Godshill.

Merstone — a village in england south east.

Cycle Track - geograph.org.uk - 2686502

Chris McAuley — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Havenstreet · 5.5 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

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Compton Chine to Steephill Cove SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isle Of Wight

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Merstone is a village located in South-East England, with a population of 324. It is characterised by its rural setting and close-knit community. The village offers a glimpse into traditional English village life, with local amenities catering to residents and visitors alike.

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Coordinates
50.6653, -1.2591
Parish
Arreton
Postcode
PO30 3DA
Parliamentary constituency
Isle of Wight West
Population
324
Nearest railway station
Havenstreet5.5 km

Sources

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NCN route 23, near Merstone, IoW - geograph.org.uk - 1967737📷 5

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Merstone Manor

Merstone Manor — Manor House in Merstone, Isle of Wight, England, UK.

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Caravan parks · South East England

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Mountains & hills · South East England

St George's Down

St George's Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 109 m.

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Stately homes · South East England

Arreton Manor

Arreton Manor — building in Isle of Wight, England, UK.

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Natural landmarks · South East England

Arreton Barns

Arreton Barns — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Memorials & monuments · South East England

Arreton War Memorial

Arreton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

🐕👶museum.maritimearchaeologytrust.org

Where to eat & stay near Merstone

Places to stay

Troll Trail - geograph.org.uk - 2686460📷 5

Caravan parks · South East England

Bury Lane Farm Caravan Park

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Caravan parks · South East England

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B&Bs · South East England

The Chequers Inn

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Southlands Caravan Club Site - geograph.org.uk - 2689768📷 4

Caravan parks · South East England

Southland

Southland — a caravan park in england south east.

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B&Bs · South East England

Godshill Park House

Godshill Park House — a bed-and-breakfast in england south east.

Western entrance to Borthwood Copse - geograph.org.uk - 6991591📷 5

Campsites · South East England

C&CC

C&CC — a campsite in england south east.

campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

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Historic pubs · South East England

The Essex

The Essex in England South East, United Kingdom.

The Griffin public house, Godshill - geograph.org.uk - 4636827📷 7

Historic pubs · South East England

The Griffin Public House

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Historic pubs · South East England

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Merstone?
Merstone is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO30 3DA), in the parish of Arreton.
What is Merstone?
Merstone — a village in england south east.
How do I get to Merstone?
The nearest railway station is Havenstreet, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO30 3DA.
Is Merstone a protected site?
Yes — Merstone is part of the Compton Chine to Steephill Cove SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Merstone?
The nearest railway station is Havenstreet, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO30 3DA.