Merstham

Settlement in Surrey Reigate and Banstead

England

Merstham

Carrington Place New housing under construction on Thornton Side on the site of the former Quarryside Business Park.
Carrington Place Credit: Ian Capper

Merstham is a small village located in the county of Surrey, England. Situated about 20 miles south of London, it falls within the borough of Reigate and Banstead. The village is nestled in the beautiful North Downs, offering picturesque views and a peaceful atmosphere.

Historically, Merstham has been a significant settlement since Roman times, evidenced by the discovery of a Roman villa in the area. The village grew during the medieval period as it became a popular stop for travelers on their way to London.

Today, Merstham retains its charming character with a mix of old and new buildings. The High Street is lined with shops, cafes, and local amenities, providing residents with easy access to everyday necessities. The village also has a primary school, a church, and a community center, fostering a strong sense of community.

Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the proximity to the countryside, with plenty of walking trails and outdoor activities available. Merstham is surrounded by lush greenery and is close to the beautiful Gatton Park and Mercers Country Park.

Transport links are excellent, with Merstham railway station providing regular services to London and other major towns in Surrey. The nearby M25 motorway ensures convenient road connections to various destinations.

Overall, Merstham offers a tranquil and idyllic setting, making it an attractive place to live for those seeking a peaceful village lifestyle within easy reach of bustling city life.

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Merstham Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.269152/-0.146493 or Grid Reference TQ2953. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Carrington Place New housing under construction on Thornton Side on the site of the former Quarryside Business Park.
Carrington Place
New housing under construction on Thornton Side on the site of the former Quarryside Business Park.
Carrington Place New housing under construction on Thornton Side on the site of the former Quarryside Business Park.
Carrington Place
New housing under construction on Thornton Side on the site of the former Quarryside Business Park.
Merstham church St. Katherine's is a grade II*(star) listed building, oldest parts 13th century.
Merstham church
St. Katherine's is a grade II*(star) listed building, oldest parts 13th century.
North Downs Way crosses Gatton Bottom The footpath crosses the road from Merstham churchyard to a path across the M25 towards the village. The path is to the left of the far white post, to the right is a house entrance.
North Downs Way crosses Gatton Bottom
The footpath crosses the road from Merstham churchyard to a path across the M25 towards the village. The path is to the left of the far white post, to the right is a house entrance.
Church Path crosses M25, Merstham Footpath Reigate 87 is used by the North Downs Way.
Church Path crosses M25, Merstham
Footpath Reigate 87 is used by the North Downs Way.
M25, Merstham Looking west from the Church Path footbridge.
M25, Merstham
Looking west from the Church Path footbridge.
A23 bridge over M25, Merstham The bridge has continuous parked cars on both sides, presumably commuters from Merstham station which is a short walk away.
A23 bridge over M25, Merstham
The bridge has continuous parked cars on both sides, presumably commuters from Merstham station which is a short walk away.
Church Path crosses M25, Merstham Footpath Reigate 87 is used by the North Downs Way.
Church Path crosses M25, Merstham
Footpath Reigate 87 is used by the North Downs Way.
Way out to A23 from Merstham churchyard Also public footpath Reigate 87, used by the North Downs Way. The badly out of plumb wall is interesting, it looks like a rotational landslip down to the right that has afterwards been relevelled, oddly apart from the wall.
Way out to A23 from Merstham churchyard
Also public footpath Reigate 87, used by the North Downs Way. The badly out of plumb wall is interesting, it looks like a rotational landslip down to the right that has afterwards been relevelled, oddly apart from the wall.
Graveyard, Merstham Across the road from the churchyard, a narrow strip between the A23 and the railway.
Graveyard, Merstham
Across the road from the churchyard, a narrow strip between the A23 and the railway.
Graveyard, Merstham Across the road from the churchyard, a narrow strip between the A23 and the railway.
Graveyard, Merstham
Across the road from the churchyard, a narrow strip between the A23 and the railway.
Jolliffe Road bridge Over the Brighton Line via Redhill. Merstham Tunnel is beyond.
Jolliffe Road bridge
Over the Brighton Line via Redhill. Merstham Tunnel is beyond.
Woodland east of railway cutting, Merstham Looking from the graveyard here across the cutting leading up to Merstham Tunnel. The wood has largely developed on spoil from the Greystone Limeworks as was.
Woodland east of railway cutting, Merstham
Looking from the graveyard here across the cutting leading up to Merstham Tunnel. The wood has largely developed on spoil from the Greystone Limeworks as was.
Graveyard, Merstham Across the road from the churchyard, a narrow strip between the A23 and the railway.
Graveyard, Merstham
Across the road from the churchyard, a narrow strip between the A23 and the railway.
Bridleway Reigate 97, Merstham This is the course, or very near to it, of the Croydon Merstham and Godstone Railway, looking towards its terminus at Quarry Dean (it never got to Godstone).
Bridleway Reigate 97, Merstham
This is the course, or very near to it, of the Croydon Merstham and Godstone Railway, looking towards its terminus at Quarry Dean (it never got to Godstone).
Field with horses Above and between Merstham Tunnel (left) and Quarry Tunnel (right). Concealed in the woodland are ventilation shafts for the tunnels.
Field with horses
Above and between Merstham Tunnel (left) and Quarry Tunnel (right). Concealed in the woodland are ventilation shafts for the tunnels.
Trees on Quarry Tunnel spoil The shaft remains for ventilation, somewhere in the trees. The Quarry Tunnel on the Redhill avoiding line was opened in 1899.
Trees on Quarry Tunnel spoil
The shaft remains for ventilation, somewhere in the trees. The Quarry Tunnel on the Redhill avoiding line was opened in 1899.
Footpath Reigate 100 Starting over the boundary as Banstead 614, this runs from Netherne Lane to Shepherd's Hill.
Footpath Reigate 100
Starting over the boundary as Banstead 614, this runs from Netherne Lane to Shepherd's Hill.
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Merstham is located at Grid Ref: TQ2953 (Lat: 51.269152, Lng: -0.146493)

Administrative County: Surrey

District: Reigate and Banstead

Police Authority: Surrey

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