Welcome to Merstham

Merstham is a village located in the borough of Reigate and Banstead in Surrey, England. It is situated on the north slope of the North Downs, and it is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history, and it is believed to have been inhabited since the Roman times. The name Merstham is derived from the Old English words "mearc" and "ham," which mean "boundary" and "homestead," respectively. The village has a population of around 8,000 people, and it is a popular residential area due to its proximity to London and the surrounding countryside.

One of the most notable landmarks in Merstham is the Church of St. Katharine, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade I listed building, and it is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive architecture. Another popular attraction in the village is the Mercers Country Park, which is a 250-acre park that offers a range of outdoor activities, including fishing, cycling, and walking. The park is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and badgers.

Merstham has a range of amenities, including several shops, pubs, and restaurants. The village also has a primary school, a community centre, and a library. The village is well-connected to the surrounding areas, with regular bus services to Redhill, Reigate, and Croydon. Merstham railway station provides direct trains to London Victoria and London Bridge, making it a popular commuter location. Overall, Merstham is a charming village that offers a mix of rural and urban living, making it an attractive place to live for families and professionals alike.

Local Schools

School	Details
Merstham Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Gavin Oulton	London Road South Merstham Redhill Surrey RH1 3AZ 1737924476 School Website
Lime Tree Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Claire Williamson	Battlebridge Lane Merstham Surrey RH1 3LH 01737645836 School Website
Merstham Park School Free Schools Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Andy Ward	Taynton Drive Redhill RH1 3PU 1737919491 School Website
Furzefield Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gavin Govinden	Delabole Road Merstham Redhill Surrey RH1 3PA 01737642842 School Website
Woodfield School Community Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Terri Bottriell Wyse	Sunstone Grove Merstham Redhill Surrey RH1 3PR 01737642623 School Website
East Surrey College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Dr Lindsay Pamphilon	Gatton Point London Road Redhill Surrey RH1 2JX 1737772611 School Website
Royal Alexandra And Albert School Voluntary Aided School Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Mr Morgan Thomas	Gatton Park Reigate Surrey RH2 0TD 01737649000 School Website
St Bedes School Voluntary Aided School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Adam Powell	Carlton Road Redhill Surrey RH1 2LQ 01737212108 School Website
St Matthew's Cofe Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Janet Lightfoot	Linkfield Lane Redhill Surrey RH1 1JF 1737762080 School Website
Carrington School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Miss Kerry Oakley	Noke Drive Redhill Surrey RH1 4AD 1737764356 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Merstham Station Road, Merstham, Surrey, RH1 3ED 0.11 Miles

Redhill Redstone Hill, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 1RB 1.72 Miles

Earlswood (Surrey) Station Approach West, Earlswood, Surrey, RH1 6HP 2.61 Miles

Nutfield Station Parade, South Nutfield, Surrey, RH1 5RR 2.66 Miles

Reigate Station Approach, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 0BD 2.69 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Station Cars 01737 645588 Station Road, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 3AP 0.02 Miles
Merstham Taxis Office 01737 767676 Station Road, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 3AP 0.02 Miles
Lanes Chauffeur Service 01737 648271 Quarry Cottages, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 3BS 0.58 Miles
Paramount Cabs 07745 674194 1 Northmead, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 2ED 1.29 Miles
Merstham Taxis Office 07860 338836 4 Oakwood Road, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 3DH 1.37 Miles
A2z Limos 01737 271141 7 Clive House, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 2BA 1.51 Miles
G M C Cars On Line 01737 559755 121A London Road North, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 3AL 1.56 Miles
Gemini Cars 01737 763333 19 Timperley Gardens, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 2BG 1.64 Miles
Thompson Executive Cars 01737 789051 Redhill Chambers, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 1RJ 1.83 Miles
We Only Do Airports 01737 471 055 18 Baxter Avenue, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 1JB 1.94 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Merstham P O Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Portland Drive P O Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South Merstham P O Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bletchingley Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Moat House Surgery 01737 642207	The Moat House Worsted Green Merstham Surrey RH1 3PN
Holmhurst Medical Centre 01737 647070	12 Thornton Side Watercolour Redhill Surrey RH1 2NP
Holmhurst Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	12 Thornton Side Watercolour Redhill RH1 2NP
Holmhurst Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	12 Thornton Side Watercolour Redhill RH1 2NP
Hawthorns Surgery 01737 762902	The Hawthorns 1 Oxford Road Redhill Surrey RH1 1DT

Local Stores

Merstham - Portland Drive
Portland Drive
Merstham
Redhill
Surrey
RH1 3HU
01737 648346
Store Website
0.35 miles

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SPAR - Hooley Lane
37-39 Hooley Lane
Redhill
RH1 6DQ
01737 762685
Store Website
2.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Village Veterinary Centre - Merstham
Thornton Side Watercolour Merstham Redhill Surrey RH1 2NP 01737 646 212 merstham@villagevetcentres.co.uk Website 0.77 miles
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Crown Veterinary Clinic
1 High Street Nutfield Redhill Surrey RH1 4HH 01737 822250 crownvets@hotmail.co.uk 1.99 miles
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Companion Care (Redhill) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 3 12 Brighton Road Redhill Surrey RH1 6QL 01737 231480 redhill@companioncare.co.uk Website 2.09 miles

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Gayton Veterinary Group Companion Animal Service
Gayton House 40 Hatchlands Road Redhill Surrey RH1 6AT 01737 761475 cas@gayton.co.uk 2.20 miles
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Priory Veterinary Surgeons Ltd
139 Brighton Road Redhill Surrey RH1 6PS 01737 765353 info@prioryvets.co.uk Website 2.22 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A North Downs Specialist Referrals
The Friesian Building 3 + 4 The Brewer Street Dairy Business Park Brewer Street Bletchingley Surrey RH1 4QP 01883 741440 enquiries@ndsr.co.uk Website 2.26 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Reigate Hill
A Circular Walk Across Reigate Hill. Reigate Hill Has A Good Level Of History. The 19Th Century Reigate Fort Sits At The Top Of The Hill, Commanding A Defensive Position Looking Out Toward The South Downs. RH2 0HX 1.77 miles Exit M25 At Junction 8 And Take The A217 South. The Road Will Fork, Take The Left Turn, Turn Right And Then Immediately Left Into Wray Lane Car Park.

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Reigate Hill North Downs Way
The North Downs Way Runs Through This Car Park So You Have Two Choices. You Can Take The Path Down The Hill Into National Trust Land Called Gatton Park Or You Can Go The More Popular Route Uphill To An Old Fort. Take The Path Straight Up- If You Want Less People There Is A Bridle Way Just To The Right. Once You Get To The Top You Get A Stunning View. From Here You Can Go As Far As You Like. Lots Of Dogs, Horses And The Occasional Cow. Really Great Walk. A217 Reigate Lancashire RH2 0HX 1.83 miles Moving South On The A25 Take Junction 8 Exit. Turn Right At The Roundabout And Take The Exit Towards Merstham. Right On The Exit Here You Will See A Car Park

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Oak Park Banstead
Lovely Walk Around A Golf Course, Lots Of Grass/Park Area And Woods, A Lot Of Under Cover Areas So Perfect If Raining Or Hot As Plenty Of Shelter From The Trees. Dogs Aloud Of Lead, Car Park Free And Also Lovely Cafe 16 Bolters Ln Banstead Lancashire SM7 2AF 4.67 miles

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Foxley Wood
A Short, Circular Woodland Walk Just South Of The Purley Crossroads. Foxley Wood Is A Local Nature Reserve In Purley In The London Borough Of Croydon. Some Of The Woodland On Site Is Ancient And Hosts A Variety Of Wildlife. CR8 2ER 4.97 miles From Croydon, Take The A23 South To Purley. Adter The Crossroads And Once Under The Railway Bridge, Take The First Right Onto Foxley Hill Road, Right At Higher Drive. Parking Is Either Higher Drive, Northwood Avenue, Or Burwood Avenue.

Headley Heath
A Circular Walk Across Headley Heath. Headley Heath Is A Mixture Of Open Heathland, Woodland And Chalk Downland. KT18 6NN 5.23 miles Exit M25 At Junction 9 (Leatherhead) And Take The A24 South, Toward Dorking. Then Take The B2033 (Headley Common Road) To Headley Village.

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Epsom Downs
Tattenham Corner Rd Lancashire 5.35 miles Entrance Is Just Off The Roundabout Connecting Old London Rd And The B290

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