Towns & cities · East of England
Merton
Merton — village and civil parish in Norfolk, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Merton is located in the East of England, in the Breckland district of Norfolk, with the postcode IP25. Entry to the town is free. There is no nearest railway station mentioned, so it may be remote for public transport access.
About
Merton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 6 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 113 people. Address: IP25. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Norfolk, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.5540°, 0.8116°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Forest SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Farmland SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Merton is a civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. It covers an area of 5.94 km2 (2.29 sq mi) and had a population of 113 in 50 households at the 2001 census, increasing to a population of 133 in 56 households at the 2011 census. For the purposes of local government, it falls within the district of Breckland. The villages name means "Pool farm/settlement". Merton Hall is the home of Lord Walsingham. Its church, St Peter's, is one of 124 existing round-tower churches in Norfolk and is a Grade I listed building.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5540, 0.8116
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Merton
- Postcode
- IP25
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Norfolk
- Population
- 113
Sources
- wikidata: Q2091702 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Merton, Norfolk (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Merton-g6.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Merton is a small village located in Norfolk, in the East of England, with a population of 113. Our guide lists N nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 113
- Administrative county
- Norfolk
- Constituency
- Mid Norfolk
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Things to see in Merton
13 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Merton →
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Museum 4 Watton
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Watton War Memorial
Watton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Merton Village Sign
Merton Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Watton Village Sign
Watton Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Watton Clock Tower
Watton Clock Tower — a memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · East of England
Watton, Norfolk
Watton, Norfolk — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5📷 5Farmers’ markets · East of England
Watton Country Market
Watton Country Market — a UK farmers' market in england east.
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📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Merton Village Sign
Merton Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5📷 5📷 5Forests & woodlands · East of England
Wayland Wood
Wayland Wood is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Farmers’ markets · East of England
Watton Country Market
Watton Country Market — a UK farmers' market in england east.
Where to eat & stay near Merton
Places to stay
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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Swaffham Kebab & Pizza House
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Griffin Hotel, Attleborough
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The Railway Public House
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📷 5Restaurants · East of England
Wong's Taste of China
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Old Mill Public House, Rudolph's Nite Spot And Old Mill Pizza House
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Green Dragon Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Merton?
- Merton is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP25), in the parish of Merton.
- What is Merton?
- Merton — village and civil parish in Norfolk, England, UK.
- How do I get to Merton?
- Drivers can use postcode IP25.
- Is Merton a protected site?
- Yes — Merton is part of the Breckland Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Breckland Farmland SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Merton free to visit?
- Yes, Merton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Merton?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IP25. It sits within the Mid Norfolk parliamentary constituency.