Welcome to Merle Common

Merle Common is a small village located in the county of Surrey, England. It is situated in the southeastern part of the county, near the border with West Sussex. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling hills and lush green fields. It is a peaceful and quiet place, perfect for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

The village of Merle Common has a rich history, dating back to the medieval period. It was once a thriving agricultural community, with many farms and smallholdings in the area. Today, the village is home to a small number of residents, who enjoy the tranquility and natural beauty of the area. There are a few local amenities, including a village hall and a small shop, but for the most part, Merle Common is a quiet and secluded place.

Despite its small size, Merle Common is a popular destination for visitors who want to explore the surrounding countryside. There are many walking and cycling routes in the area, which offer stunning views of the landscape. The village is also close to several other attractions, including the historic town of Horsham and the beautiful South Downs National Park. Whether you are looking for a peaceful retreat or an active holiday, Merle Common is a great place to visit.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 6.2°C

Feels Like: 3.4°C

Wind: 8.7 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Holland Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Miss Gillian Robertson	Holland Road Hurst Green Oxted Surrey RH8 9BQ 1883715801 School Website
Moor House School & College Non-Maintained Special School Ages:7-19 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Middleton	Mill Lane Hurst Green Oxted Surrey RH8 9AQ 1883712271 School Website
Hurst Green Infant School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah George	Wolfs Wood Hurst Green Oxted Surrey RH8 0HJ 01883712171 School Website
Hazelwood School Other Independent School Head Teacher Mrs Lindie Louw	Wolfs Hill Limpsfield Oxted Surrey RH8 0QU 1883712194 School Website
Limpsfield C Of E Infant School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Lenia Greenaway	Limpsfield Common Westerham Road Oxted Surrey RH8 0EA 01883723183 School Website
St Peters C Of E Infant School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Miss Lenia Greenaway	Tandridge Lane Tandridge Oxted Surrey RH8 9NN 01883712439 School Website
Crockham Hill Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Higgs	Crockham Hill Edenbridge Kent TN8 6RP 01732866374 School Website
St Stephen's Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amanda Blackburn	Hunters Chase South Godstone Godstone Surrey RH9 8HR 1342892219 School Website
Oxted School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Russell Bond	Bluehouse Lane Oxted Surrey RH8 0AB 01883712425 School Website
Edenbridge Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mary Gates	High Street Edenbridge Kent TN8 5AB 1732863787 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Hurst Green Greenhurst Lane, Hurst Green, Surrey, RH8 0LL 1.49 Miles

Edenbridge Station Road, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 6HR 2.21 Miles

Oxted Station Road West, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 9EU 2.47 Miles

Edenbridge Town Station Approach, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 5LP 2.75 Miles

Godstone Off Eastbourne Road, South Godstone, Surrey, RH9 8EU 2.81 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A To B Will's Taxis 07889 190184 Flat 5/Rix House/36-38 Mill La, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 9DG 1.12 Miles
C And G Taxis Of Oxted 07976 054599 Pollards Oak Road, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 0JL 1.23 Miles
Chart Taxis 01883 734985 21 Ridlands Rise, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 0TS 1.97 Miles
Style Private Hire 07919 324764 East Hill, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 9AD 2.26 Miles
Edenbridge Cars 01732 864009 4 New House Terrace Station Road, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 6HJ 2.45 Miles
Think Taxi Tandridge 07717 753969 Oxted Station, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 0AY 2.46 Miles
Station Taxis 01883 722999 Station Road West, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 9EU 2.48 Miles
Chart Cars 01883 734985 60 Station Road West, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 9EU 2.48 Miles
Oxted Taxis 07770 617201 Station Road West, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 9EU 2.48 Miles
Relyon Taxi And Courier Service 01732 863800 Station Approach, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 5LP 2.73 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Merle Common Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Mill Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Holland Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Comforts Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gibbs Brook Lane Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:08:15
Pollards Oak Crescent Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Short Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wintersell Farm Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pollards Oak Road P O Collection Today available until:15:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Sunday Last Collection:15:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hurst Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crowhurst Church Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:07:45
Hurstlands Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Paddock Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stone Hall Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crowhurst Lane End Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Oxted Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	10 Gresham Road Oxted RH8 0BQ
Oxted Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	10 Gresham Road Oxted RH8 0BQ
Oxted Health Centre 01883 734000	Oxted Health Centre 10 Gresham Road Oxted Surrey RH8 0BQ
Edenbridge Med Practice 01732 865055	The Surgery Station Road Edenbridge Kent TN8 5ND
Young Epilepsy 0844 4778677	St. Pier's Lane Lingfield Surrey RH7 6PW

Local Stores

Oxted - Station Road
21-23 Station Road
Oxted
Surrey
RH8 0BD
01883 722974
Store Website
2.39 miles

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SPAR - Harvest - Godstone
Harvest Energy - South Godstone
Eastbourne Road
Godstone
RH9 8EZ
01342 893 402
Store Website
2.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Village Veterinary Group - Tanhouse
Tanhouse Veterinary Clinic 1 Tanhouse Road Broadham Green Old Oxted Surrey RH8 9PE 01883 722771 tanhouse@villagevetcentres.co.uk Website 1.66 miles
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Animals Treated
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Medivet Oxted
1 Barrow Green Road Oxted Surrey RH8 0RA 01883 712206 oxted@medivet.co.uk Website 2.68 miles
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Skylark Vets Ltd
Skinners Farm Skinners Lane Edenbridge Kent TN8 6LW 01732 863229 contact@skylarkvets.co.uk Website 3.04 miles
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Portland Vets Edenbridge
Shefts Croft Mill Hill Edenbridge Kent TN8 5DB 01732 868680 edenbridge@portlandvets.co.uk Website 3.22 miles

Animals Treated
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Medivet Edenbridge / Lingfield Lodge Veterinary Clinic
Marsh Green Edenbridge Kent TN8 5QS 01732 864092 edenbridge@medivat.co.uk Website 3.44 miles
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Carewell Vets
St Piers Lane Lingfield Surrey RH7 6PN 01342 612103 reception@carewellvets.co.uk Website 3.56 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Toys Hill
A Choice Of Three Circular Routes. The 3 Mile (Red) Involves Crossing Two Roads Otherwise Off Lead Walk. Brasted Chart Lancashire 4.03 miles

Location what3words bright.begin.twig

Toys Hill
Lovely Walk Going Through Emmetts Garden For A Coffee Toys Hill Car Park Toy'S Hill Road Lancashire 4.17 miles Follow The Red Markers

Location what3words frock.wash.send

Penshurst Place Circular
Approx 3 Mile Medium Walk Around The Beautiful Penshurst Place, One Or More Fields With Cows/Sheep. May Be Difficult To Get Some Dogs Through V Shaped Stiles. Leicester Square Penshurst Tonbridge TN11 8BL 8.15 miles

Location what3words poppy.daisy.maps

Standen To Kingscote Bluebell Railway
A Linear Walk From Standen To Kingscote Bluebell Railway. The Walk Will Pass By Standen Rocks, Which Is A Great Spot For A Picnic Lunch With Its Wonderful Views Across The Reservoir. RH19 4NE 8.45 miles 2 Miles South Of East Grinstead, Signposted From Town Centre And B2110 (Turners Hill Road).

Location what3words labs.than.drift

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 9.09 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.

Location what3words claim.clues.sobs

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 9.26 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.

Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Cloudy
Temp	-2.8°C	-2°C	-1.9°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	6°C	2.5°C
Feels Like	-6.8°C	-5.8°C	-5.6°C	-5.8°C	-4.8°C	-2.7°C	0°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	3°C	-1°C

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