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Villages · South East England

Morestead

In or near Chilcomb.

Morestead — a village in england south east.

Morestead Road looking towards Jackman's Hill - geograph.org.uk - 6818183

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

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Shawford · 3.8 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 2026

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Itchen SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Test SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Morestead is a village located in South-East England. This small settlement features typical rural architecture and is surrounded by the scenic countryside, making it representative of the region's character. The village offers a peaceful atmosphere and is primarily residential, with local amenities serving the community.

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Coordinates
51.0257, -1.2742
County
Hampshire
District
Winchester
Parish
Owslebury
Postcode
SO21 1LZ
Parliamentary constituency
Winchester
Nearest railway station
Shawford — 3.8 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Approaching the junction of Jackman's Hill and Morestead Road - geograph.org.uk - 2217402📷 5

Manor houses · South East England

Morestead Manor

Morestead Manor — Grade II* listed building-listed manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

War memorial on Hazeley Down - geograph.org.uk - 7388518📷 5

Memorials & monuments · South East England

Hazeley Down Camp Memorial

Hazeley Down Camp Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

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Watley Lane - geograph.org.uk - 7265256📷 5

Mountains & hills · South East England

Cockscomb Hill

Cockscomb Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 110 m.

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Looking up the railway incline, Twyford Waterworks - geograph.org.uk - 4996948📷 5

Museums · South East England

Twyford Waterworks

Twyford Waterworks — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Free👶↗ twyfordwaterworks.co.uk
Twyford Pumping Station - auxiliary machinery - geograph.org.uk - 5747898📷 5

Natural landmarks · South East England

Twyford Pumping Station

Twyford Pumping Station — a place in South East England, United Kingdom.

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Condemned Ash trees in St. Andrew's church graveyard - geograph.org.uk - 7966187📷 5

Villages · South East England

Owslebury

Owslebury — a village in england south east.

Where to eat & stay near Morestead

Places to stay

Morn Hill area (3) - geograph.org.uk - 7438898📷 5

Hotels · South East England

voco Winchester Hotel and Spa

voco Winchester Hotel and Spa — a hotel in england south east.

↗ winchester.vocohotels.com
B3354 Main Road, Colden Common - geograph.org.uk - 7381632📷 5

Caravan parks · South East England

Colden Common Farm

Colden Common Farm — a caravan park in england south east.

Parking area on A31 east of Winchester - geograph.org.uk - 5457510📷 5

Caravan parks · South East England

Morn Hill

Morn Hill — a caravan park in england south east.

Green field at Bambridge - geograph.org.uk - 2492607📷 5

Caravan parks · South East England

Waterwells Farm Certificated Location

Waterwells Farm Certificated Location — a caravan park in england south east.

Remains of St Peter's Chapel, Winchester - geograph.org.uk - 3217231📷 5

Hotels · South East England

Winchester Royal Hotel

Winchester Royal Hotel — a hotel in england south east.

↗ winchesterroyalhotel.com
Finand AP.244.DH (13608303354)📷 6

Hotels · South East England

The Winchester Hotel

The Winchester Hotel — a hotel in england south east.

↗ thewinchesterhotel.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

High Street passing the Phoenix - geograph.org.uk - 5050286📷 7

Historic pubs · South East England

Phoenix Inn

Phoenix Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.

St Cross Road into Winchester - geograph.org.uk - 5050337📷 7

Historic pubs · South East England

The Bell Inn Public House

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

Extra Care homes on Barfield Close - geograph.org.uk - 6799313📷 7

Restaurants · South East England

The Black Rat

The Black Rat — a restaurant in england south east.

Bridge Street at the junction of High Street Winchester - geograph.org.uk - 3020758📷 7

Restaurants · South East England

The Chesil Rectory

The Chesil Rectory — a restaurant in england south east.

↗ chesilrectory.co.uk
Abbey Gardens - Winchester - geograph.org.uk - 2489940📷 5

Restaurants · South East England

River Cottage Kitchen & Deli

River Cottage Kitchen & Deli — a restaurant in england south east.

↗ rivercottage.net
Victorian letter box, Kingsgate Street, Winchester - geograph.org.uk - 1717377📷 7

Historic pubs · South East England

Wykeham Arms

Wykeham Arms in England South East, United Kingdom.

↗ wykehamarmswinchester.co.uk

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Bell and Colville car dealership, West Horsley - geograph.org.uk - 2582775📷 5

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Lodge Lane, Westerham - geograph.org.uk - 3547654📷 5

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Morestead?
Morestead is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO21 1LZ), in the parish of Owslebury.
What is Morestead?
Morestead — a village in england south east.
How do I get to Morestead?
The nearest railway station is Shawford, about 3.8 km away. The nearest town is Chilcomb. Drivers can use postcode SO21 1LZ.
Is Morestead a protected site?
Yes — Morestead is part of the River Itchen SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Test SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Morestead?
The nearest railway station is Shawford, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO21 1LZ.