Welcome to Merstone

Merstone is a small village located in the heart of the Isle of Wight, England. The village is known for its picturesque countryside, rolling hills, and stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Mary's Church, which is a popular destination for visitors to the area.

One of the main attractions of Merstone is its proximity to some of the Isle of Wight's most popular tourist destinations. The village is just a short drive from the bustling seaside towns of Shanklin and Sandown, which offer a range of attractions and activities for visitors of all ages. The village is also close to the stunning beaches of Ventnor and Freshwater, which are popular with surfers, swimmers, and sunbathers alike.

Despite its small size, Merstone has a strong sense of community and is home to a number of local businesses, including a village shop, a pub, and a post office. The village is also home to a number of community events throughout the year, including a popular annual fete and a Christmas market. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat in the heart of the countryside or a base from which to explore the Isle of Wight's many attractions, Merstone is a charming and welcoming destination that is sure to delight visitors of all ages.

Local Schools

School	Details
Arreton St Georges Church Of England Controlled Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nichola Coates	School Lane, Main Road Arreton Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 3AD 01983528429 School Website
Godshill Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Snow	School Road Godshill Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 3HJ 01983840246 School Website
Newchurch Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Kirsty Howarth	School Lane Newchurch Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 0NL 01983865210 School Website
Chillerton And Rookley Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mark Snow	Main Road Chillerton Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 3EP 01983721207 School Website
St Georges School Community Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Steff Gleeson	Watergate Rd Newport PO30 1XW 01983524634 School Website
Barton Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Snow	Green Street Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 2AN 01983522469 School Website
Nine Acres Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Dyer	South View Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 1QP 01983522984 School Website
Medina House School Community Special School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Ms Julie Beadsworth	School Lane Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 2HS 01983522917 School Website
Wroxall Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lynn Torrance	Castle Road Wroxall Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 3DP 01983852290 School Website
St Thomas Of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Margaret Sanderson	High Street Carisbrooke Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 1NR 01983522747 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Shanklin Regent Street, Shanklin, Isle Of Wight, PO37 7AR 3.74 Miles

Lake Araluen Way, Lake, Isle Of Wight, PO36 8PJ 4.01 Miles

Sandown Station Avenue, Sandown, Isle Of Wight, PO36 9BN 4.12 Miles

Brading Station Road, Brading, Isle Of Wight, PO36 0EB 5.26 Miles

Smallbrook Junction Smallbrook Lane, Near Ryde, Isle Of Wight, PO33 1AZ 5.96 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Lower Hire 01983 525232 Landscape House/Landscape La, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 2NG 2.87 Miles
A.S.A.P. Taxis 01983 244444 108 Furrlongs, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 2BB 2.93 Miles
Wight Knight Cars 01983 533335 6 Chiverton Walk, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 2BS 2.93 Miles
Newport Taxis 01983 821559 39 Carisbrooke Road, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 1BU 3.25 Miles
Amar Taxis 01983 522968 72 Carisbrooke Rd, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 1BW 3.30 Miles
5 Star Executive Travel 01983 527594 72 Carisbrooke Rd, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 1BW 3.30 Miles
Timey's Taxis 01983 853871 The Nook/High St, Ventnor, Isle Of Wight, PO38 3BH 3.36 Miles
Wight Cabs 01983 867474 56 Blythe Way, Shanklin, Isle Of Wight, PO37 7NL 3.38 Miles
Clare's Cabs 01983 866222 31 Windsor Drive, Shanklin, Isle Of Wight, PO37 7PB 3.42 Miles
Ace Taxis 01983 868666 4 Merrie Gdns, Sandown, Isle Of Wight, PO36 9QD 3.45 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Merstone No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bohemia No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Arreton Post Office Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Arreton Vicarage No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rookley Village No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rookley Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chequers No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Yarborough Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blackwater No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Godshill Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Sandford No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Branstone No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Winford Cross No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newchurch Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Langbridge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dr Hayes & Partners 01983 840625	The Surgery 2 Yarborough Close Godshill Isle Of Wight PO38 3HS
Dower House Surgery	27 Pyle Street Newport PO30 1JW
Medina Healthcare 01983 522198	Medina Healthcare 16 West Street Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 1PR
Newport Health Centre 01983 522150	22 Carisbrooke High St Carisbrooke Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 1NR
Newport Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	22 Carisbrooke High Street Newport PO30 1NR

Local Stores

Rookley - Main Road
Main Road
Rookley
Ventnor
Isle Of Wight
PO38 3NY
01983 721326
Store Website
1.19 miles

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SPAR Somerset Road
33 - 35 Somerset Road
Ryde
PO33 1BU
01983 562779
Store Website
6.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Rspca Isle Of Wight
Fao Sandra Laker Bohemia Corner Merstone Lane Godshill Isle Of Wight PO38 3NA 01983 840287 animalcentre@btinternet.com 0.76 miles


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The People'S Vet
Newport Nursery Watergte Road Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 1XP 01983 653769 admin@tpvet.co.uk Website 2.65 miles
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Wight Vets Ltd
15 Chapel Street Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 1PY 01983 896889 team@wightvets.com Website 3.22 miles

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The Carisbrooke Vets
107 Carisbrooke Road Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 1HP 01983 522822 admin@iowvet.com Website 3.26 miles
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Vectis Equine Vets
Systems House St. Cross Lane Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 5BZ 01983 533799 enquiries@vectisequinevets.co.uk Website 3.44 miles
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Pet Doctors Veterinary Hospital Newport
2 Bishops Way Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 5WT 01983 522804 newport@petdoctors.co.uk Website 3.80 miles
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Local Dog Walks

The Field Of Hope
The Field Of Hope In Newchurch Is A Lovely Walk. Park In The Free Car Park In School Close And The Field Of Hope Is Accessible Via The Bottom Corner Of The Car Park. There Is A Lovely Large Grassed Area Where Dogs Can Stretch Their Legs And Then There Are Miles Of Fields And Woodland To Explore Once You Pass The Grassed Area. After Your Walk There Is The Pointer Inn Pub Where You Can Get A Beautiful Lunch, The Pub Is Dog Friendly Indoors And Has A Large Garden With Water Available For Your Dogs. 8 Hope Mead Newchurch Sandown PO36 0NP 2.08 miles Parking In The Free Car Park In School Close, Postcode Is Po360nl

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Alverstone Mead
It's Best To Keep Dogs On Their Lead When Passing The Hide But Once Past It Is A Lovely Wooded Dog Friendly Area! Follow The Path That Runs Alongside The Hide Until You Meet The Main Road, Cross The Road And Then You Can Follow The Lovely Flat Cycle Path As Far As Newport If You Wish To. The River Runs All Along The Side Of The Path So Your Dogs Can Have A Swim And Cool Off As They Please. There Is A Lovely Cafe On The Path Called Pedallers Which Is Dog Friendly And Provides Free Dog Biscuit Treats And Water!Please Note: There Is No Vehicle Access For Dog Walkers Only Two Spaces For Bird Hide Users. Burnt House Ln Sandown Lancashire PO36 0HB 3.10 miles Burnt House Lane. Po36ohb.

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Whitwell/St Lawrence/Niton/Whitwell
3 Nettlecombe Ln Niton 4.14 miles

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Firestone Copse
Firestone Copse Is A Lovely Flat Wooded Walk With Many Different Paths You Can Walk Within The Copse. There Is Lots Of Free Car Parking And You Can Walk As Little Or As Far As You Wish By Following One Of The Many Paths From The Car Park! There Are Several Dog Waste Bins Scattered Around And A Large Picnic Area. Firestone Copse Rd Ryde Lancashire PO33 4HH 4.29 miles

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Reeth Bay
Totally Dog Friendly Beach..Has A Small Beach Cafe. It's A Fisherman's Cove So If Not Overcrowded But Is A Lovely Spot For A Walk. Need To Park At The Top And Walk Down Past The Lighthouse. You Have To Cross A Few Boulders To Get To The Sandy Beach..But Well Worth The Balancing Act. Reeth Bay 5.91 miles

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Bembridge Fort And Downs
A Short, Easy And Fairly Flat Walk Along The Top Of The Downs, Starting At Bembridge Fort. Lancashire PO36 8QY 6.02 miles Bembridge Fort Is On Culver Down Road, Which Leaves The B3395 Sandown/Brading To Bembridge Road To The East, Close To Yaverland. The Fort Is At The Top Of The Hill. Use The Free National Trust Car Park In The Field On The Right Just After Bembridge Fort.

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