Merton Park

Downs, Moorland in Norfolk Breckland

England

Merton Park

Tottington Road Tottington Road looking west near to Thompson, Norfolk.
Tottington Road Credit: Claire Evans

Merton Park is a charming village located in the county of Norfolk, England. Situated in the idyllic countryside, it offers a peaceful and picturesque setting for residents and visitors alike. The village is divided into two main areas, known as Downs and Moorland.

Downs is a quaint and tightly-knit community, characterized by its traditional English cottages and well-maintained gardens. It is home to a small, but vibrant, population of friendly locals who take pride in their village. The heart of Downs is its village green, a picturesque open space surrounded by ancient oak trees, where locals gather for recreational activities and community events.

Moorland, on the other hand, is located slightly further out from the center of the village. It is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, with rolling hills and vast stretches of heather-covered moorland. This area is a haven for nature lovers, offering numerous walking trails and panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Both Downs and Moorland benefit from the proximity to Merton Park's amenities, including a well-stocked village shop, a cozy pub serving traditional British fare, and a primary school. The village also boasts excellent transport links, with regular bus services connecting it to nearby towns and cities.

Overall, Merton Park, Norfolk, with its tranquil atmosphere, charming architecture, and beautiful natural surroundings, is an ideal place for those seeking a peaceful and idyllic countryside lifestyle.

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Merton Park Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.543465/0.80637007 or Grid Reference TL9097. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Tottington Road Tottington Road looking west near to Thompson, Norfolk.
Tottington Road
Tottington Road looking west near to Thompson, Norfolk.
Village Hall Thompson village hall Thompson, Norfolk.
Village Hall
Thompson village hall Thompson, Norfolk.
Road Sign Finger post at Thompson, Norfolk.
Road Sign
Finger post at Thompson, Norfolk.
Cross Roads Road junction at Thompson, Norfolk.
Cross Roads
Road junction at Thompson, Norfolk.
Country Lane Country lane near to Thompson, Norfolk.
Country Lane
Country lane near to Thompson, Norfolk.
Crop Spraying Crop spraying near to Thompson, Norfolk.
Crop Spraying
Crop spraying near to Thompson, Norfolk.
Finger Post Finger post road sign near to Thompson, Norfolk.
Finger Post
Finger post road sign near to Thompson, Norfolk.
Footpath And Road Footpath leading to Merton Church as seen leaving Crows Lane at Merton, Norfolk.
Footpath And Road
Footpath leading to Merton Church as seen leaving Crows Lane at Merton, Norfolk.
Village Sign Village sign on the village green plus shelter and post box at Merton, Norfolk. For close up of the two different sides of the village sign see <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2417140" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2417140">Link</a> and <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2417142" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2417142">Link</a>
Village Sign
Village sign on the village green plus shelter and post box at Merton, Norfolk. For close up of the two different sides of the village sign see Link and Link
Village Sign One side of the village sign at Merton, Norfolk for other side see <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2417142" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2417142">Link</a> and <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2417138" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2417138">Link</a>
Village Sign
One side of the village sign at Merton, Norfolk for other side see Link and Link
Village Sign One side of the village sign at Merton, Norfolk for other side see <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2417140" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2417140">Link</a> and <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2417138" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2417138">Link</a>
Village Sign
One side of the village sign at Merton, Norfolk for other side see Link and Link
Three Notice Boards And One Box Two village notice boards, one village public footpath board and one telephone box on the village green at Merton, Norfolk.
Three Notice Boards And One Box
Two village notice boards, one village public footpath board and one telephone box on the village green at Merton, Norfolk.
Village Shelter Village shelter Merton, Norfolk.
Village Shelter
Village shelter Merton, Norfolk.
The Long Walk Two people walking along the country road leading from Merton, Norfolk to Waton.
The Long Walk
Two people walking along the country road leading from Merton, Norfolk to Waton.
Footpath Footpath and field boundary near to Merton, Norfolk.
Footpath
Footpath and field boundary near to Merton, Norfolk.
Footpath Footpath looking south near to Merton, Norfolk.
Footpath
Footpath looking south near to Merton, Norfolk.
Junction On Peddars Way Junction on Peddars Way near to Merton, Norfolk.
Junction On Peddars Way
Junction on Peddars Way near to Merton, Norfolk.
Irrigation Irrigation near to Merton, Norfolk.
Irrigation
Irrigation near to Merton, Norfolk.
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Merton Park is located at Grid Ref: TL9097 (Lat: 52.543465, Lng: 0.80637007)

Administrative County: Norfolk

District: Breckland

Police Authority: Norfolk

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