Area Info for Mere (Wiltshire)

Overview of Mere, Wiltshire

Mere is a small market town located in the county of Wiltshire, South West England. It is known for its historic charm, traditional market town atmosphere, and proximity to the scenic landscapes of the Wiltshire countryside. The town has a rich history dating back to medieval times and features several historic buildings and landmarks.

History and Heritage

Historically, Mere has been a centre for agriculture and local trade. The town's market charter was granted in the medieval period, and it has maintained its market town status through the centuries. Notable historic sites include the Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels, which dates back to the 13th century, and various old inns and cottages that reflect its long-standing heritage.

Geography and Location

Mere is situated approximately 20 miles south of Swindon and around 10 miles west of Salisbury. It lies within the Wiltshire Downs, an area characterised by rolling hills and chalk grasslands. The town is accessible via local roads and is close to several walking and cycling routes, making it popular among outdoor enthusiasts.

Local Economy and Amenities

The economy of Mere traditionally revolved around agriculture, but today it also benefits from tourism, local shops, and services. The town features a range of amenities including shops, pubs, cafes, and a weekly market. There are also schools, a library, and community facilities that serve residents and visitors alike.

Tourist Attractions and Activities

Visitors to Mere can enjoy exploring its historic centre, visiting the parish church, and browsing local markets. The surrounding countryside offers opportunities for walking, cycling, and enjoying the natural scenery. Nearby attractions include the Salisbury Plain, Stonehenge (approximately 15 miles away), and other historic sites in Wiltshire.
Education
School
Mere School0.18 miles
Springfield Road, Mere, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 6EW
Whitesheet Church of England Primary Academy2.29 miles
Chapel Lane, Zeals, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 6NL
Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School2.66 miles
Milton-on-Stour, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5QD
St George's Church of England School, Bourton3.34 miles
Church Track, Bourton, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5BN
Gillingham School3.82 miles
Hardings Lane, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4QP
Gillingham Primary School3.87 miles
School Road, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4QR
Wyke Primary School4.04 miles
Deane Avenue, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4SH
St Mary the Virgin CofE VA Primary School4.41 miles
Pheasant Way, Shaftesbury Road, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4LP
Motcombe CofE VA Primary School5.07 miles
Church Road, Motcombe, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9NT
Horningsham Primary School5.39 miles
Church Street, Horningsham, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 7LW
Port Regis Preparatory School5.47 miles
Motcombe Park, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9QA
Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School5.87 miles
Semley, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9AU
Hindon Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Mary's and St John's5.96 miles
School Lane, Hindon, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 6EA
Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School6.58 miles
Wincombe Lane, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8PZ
Crockerton CofE Primary School6.65 miles
Potters Hill, Crockerton, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 8AB
The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury6.84 miles
St James`s Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8HQ
Health
Clinic
Mere Surgery0.27 miles
Dark Lane, Mere, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 6DT
Temple Clinic8.56 miles
28 Station Road, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 9BR
The Avenue Surgery8.62 miles
14 The Avenue,, Warminster, BA12 9AA
Shearwater Lodge8.62 miles
1 The Avenue, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 9AA
The Frome Enterprise Resource Centre9.38 miles
Manor Road,, Frome, BA11 4BS
Chantry House Community Mental Health Team9.76 miles
Park Road,, Frome, BA11 1EY
Frome Community Hospital9.76 miles
Park Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1EY
Frome Renal Outpost10.16 miles
Frome Community Hospital, Enos Way, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2FH
Frome Renal Dialysis Unit10.16 miles
Frome Community Hospital, Enos Way, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2FH
Frome Medical Practice10.16 miles
Frome Medical Centre, Enos Way, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2FH
White Horse Health Centre11.30 miles
Mane Way, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 3FQ
White Horse Health Centre11.30 miles
Westbury Group Practice, Mane Way, Westbury Leigh, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 3FQ
White Horse Health Centre11.30 miles
Mane Way, Leigh Park, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 3FQ
Shepton Mallet Community Hospital14.64 miles
Old Wells Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4PG
Glastonbury Festival15.22 miles
West Lydford, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7DP
Connections Day Services15.29 miles
Frome Road, Radstock, Avon, BA3 3LL
GP
Mere Surgery0.27 miles
Mere Surgery, Dark Lane, Mere, Warminster Wiltshire, BA12 6DT
The Surgery2.64 miles
The Surgery, Silton, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5DF
Peacemarsh Surgery3.27 miles
Marlott Road, Gillingham, Dorset, Dorset, SP8 4FA
The Barn Surgery3.98 miles
Newbury, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4XS
Hindon Surgery5.72 miles
Hindon Surgery, High Street, Hindon, Salisbury, SP3 6DJ
The Shaftesbury Practice6.94 miles
Abbey View Medical Centre, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8DH
The Health Centre7.41 miles
Dykes Way, Wincanton, Wincanton, BA9 9FQ
Tisbury Surgery8.19 miles
Tisbury Surgery, Park Road, Tisbury, Salisbury Wiltshire, SP3 6LF
The Bruton Surgery8.31 miles
Patwell Lane, Bruton, Somerset, UK, BA10 0EG
Smallbrook Surgery8.60 miles
The Frome Medical Centre, Smallbrook Surgery, Warminster Hospital, Warminster Wiltshire, BA12 8QS
The Avenue Surgery8.62 miles
The Avenue Surgery, 14 The Avenue, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 9AA
Sturminster Newton & Marnhull Practice8.84 miles
Church Hill, Marnhull, Struminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1PU
Frome Medical Centre9.42 miles
Lock`s Hill, Frome, Somerset, England - Uk, BA11 1NG
Frome Medical Centre10.16 miles
Enos Way, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2FH
Fontmell Magna Surgery10.25 miles
West Street, Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 0PF
The Cherry Orchard Surgery 10.40 miles
Cherry Orchard Surgery, Codford St Mary, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 0PN
Hospital
Westminster Memorial Hospital6.69 miles
Abbey Walk, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8BD
Wincanton Community Hospital7.17 miles
Dancing Lane,, BA9 9DQ
Warminster Community Hospital8.60 miles
The Avenue,, BA12 8QS
Chantry House Day Hospital9.38 miles
Frome Enterprise Resource Centre, Manor Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 4BS
Frome Community Hospital 10.16 miles
Enos Way,, BA11 2FH
Shepton Mallet NHS Treatment Centre14.63 miles
Shepton Mallet Treatment Centre, Old Wells Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4LP
Shepton Mallet Community Hospital14.64 miles
Bucklers Way, Old Wells Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4PG
Yeatman Hospital14.95 miles
Hospital Lane, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3JU
Trowbridge Community Hospital16.18 miles
Adcroft Street, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8PH
Blandford Community Hospital16.41 miles
Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7DD
Bath Fertility Centre16.49 miles
Roman Way, Bath Business and Medical Park, Peasedown St John, BA2 8SG
CircleBath hospital16.51 miles
Foxcote Avenue, Peasedown St John, Bath, BA2 8SF
Paulton Hospital17.35 miles
Salisbury Road, Paulton, Bristol, Avon, BS39 7SB
St Martins Hospital (Bath)18.91 miles
Midford Road, Bath, BA2 5RP
Yeovil District Hospital19.11 miles
Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4AT
West Mendip Community Hospital19.49 miles
Old Wells Road,, BA6 8JD
Pharmacy
Mere Pharmacy0.34 miles
The Square, Mere, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 6DL
Peacemarsh Pharmacy3.27 miles
Middlefield House, Marlott Road, GILLINGHAM, Dorset, SP8 4FA
Dudley Taylor Pharmacies Ltd3.89 miles
The High Street, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4AG
The Barn Surgery Pharmacy3.98 miles
Barn Surgery, High Street, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4XS
Boots6.69 miles
33 High Street, Shaftesbury, SP7 8JE
Boots6.81 miles
29-31 High Street, Wincanton, BA9 9JU
Lloydspharmacy6.98 miles
Abbey View Medical Centre, Hawkesdene Lane, Shaftesbury, SP7 8DH
Boots7.40 miles
Wincanton HC, Dykes Way, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9FQ
Boots8.14 miles
High Street, Tisbury, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 6LD
Bruton Pharmacy8.42 miles
3 High Street, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0AB
Boots8.50 miles
39 Market Place, Warminster, BA12 9AZ
The Co-Operative Pharmacy8.53 miles
10 Cornmarket, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 9BX
Boots8.62 miles
14 - 16 The Avenue, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 9AA
Marnhull Pharmacy8.84 miles
Church Hill, Marnhull, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1PU
Sainsbury's Pharmacy9.07 miles
Wessex Fields, Marston Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 4DH
Acorn Pharmacy Ltd9.42 miles
95 Locks Hill, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1NG
Leisure
Park
STOURHEAD (Grade I Listed)3.59 miles
MOLDRAMS GROUND4.07 miles
HATCH HOUSE (Grade II Listed)6.30 miles
LONGLEAT (Grade I Listed)6.55 miles
FONTHILL (Grade II* Listed)6.83 miles
REDLYNCH PARK (Grade II Listed)7.19 miles
SMALLBROOK MEADOWS8.16 miles
MARSTON HOUSE (Grade II Listed)8.17 miles
WARDOUR CASTLE AND OLD WARDOUR CASTLE (Grade II* Listed)8.23 miles
RIVER WYLYE8.29 miles
CRANBORNE CHASE & WEST WILTSHIRE DOWNS9.71 miles
THE CHANTRY (Grade II* Listed)10.53 miles
HAPSFORD HOUSE (Grade II Listed)11.05 miles
BUTTS POND MEADOWS, STURMINSTER NEWTON11.27 miles
PRESCOMBE DOWN11.33 miles
COMPTON CASTLE (Grade II Listed)11.36 miles
Shop
Groceries
Co-op Warminster0.36 miles
Mere, BA12 6DJ
SPAR Euro Garage Willoughby Hedge3.37 miles
Spar, West Knoyle, Wiltshire, BA12 6AQ
Co-op Gillingham3.57 miles
Gillingham, SP8 4EH
Co-op Warminster3.75 miles
Maiden Bradley, BA12 7HN
Lidl Gillingham3.92 miles
Newbury, Gillingham, Dorset, SP84QJ
Iceland Gillingham Dorset3.96 miles
Unit 1 Harwood Retail Centre, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4PY
Waitrose Gillingham4.02 miles
Chantry Fields, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4UA
ASDA Gillingham4.02 miles
Station Road, Gillingham, SP8 4QA
SPAR Chicklade5.85 miles
Spar Chicklade Sevice Station, A303, Wiltshire, SP3 5ST
Londis Essentials Longbridge6.13 miles
Longbridge Deverill S/s, Warminster, BA12 7DS
SPAR Riverside Garage6.48 miles
Spar Riverside Garage, West Stour, Dorset, SP8 5RJ
SPAR Euro Garage Ivy Cross6.49 miles
Ivy Cross, Dorset, SP7 8DS
Budgens Shaftesbury6.63 miles
Bell Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8AR
Tesco Shaftesbury (Superstore)6.68 miles
Christy`s Ln, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8PF
Co-op Shaftesbury6.81 miles
Beaufoy Close, SP7 8PT
Co-op Wincanton6.83 miles
Carrington Way, Wincanton, BA9 9JB
Transport
Airport
Bristol International Airport28.05 miles
Bournemouth International Airport28.74 miles
Gloucestershire Airport55.59 miles
Bus Stop
Fire Station (S)0.01 miles
Fire Station (N)0.02 miles
Duchy Manor School (E)0.11 miles
Car Park (W)0.25 miles
Turning Circle (S)0.32 miles
Post Office (W)0.32 miles
Pharmacy (E)0.34 miles
Pharmacy (W)0.34 miles
Edge Bridge (N)0.48 miles
Edge Bridge (S)0.48 miles
Southbrook (SE)0.62 miles
Southbrook (NW)0.62 miles
Bramley Hill (E)0.64 miles
Bramley Hill (W)0.66 miles
Quarry Park Corner (S)0.87 miles
Quarry Park Corner (N)0.89 miles
Ferry Port
Temple Meads Station Ferry Landing28.33 miles
Bathurst Basin Ferry Landing28.39 miles
Temple Bridge (Bristol) Ferry Landing28.44 miles
Prince Street Bridge Ferry Landing28.47 miles
Arnolfini Ferry Landing28.50 miles
Millennium Square Ferry Landing28.53 miles
Redcliffe Back Ferry Landing28.58 miles
Welsh Back Ferry Landing28.64 miles
Bristol Bridge Ferry Landing28.68 miles
Castle Park Ferry Landing28.69 miles
Bristol City Centre Ferry Landing28.72 miles
ss Great Britain Ferry Landing28.74 miles
The Cottage Ferry Landing28.82 miles
Capricorn Quay Ferry Landing28.83 miles
Bristol Marina Ferry Landing28.83 miles
Mardyke Ferry Landing28.89 miles
Railway Station
Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station4.12 miles
Bruton Rail Station8.11 miles
Tisbury Rail Station8.27 miles
Warminster Rail Station8.67 miles
Templecombe Rail Station9.26 miles
Frome Rail Station9.48 miles
Dilton Marsh Rail Station11.01 miles
Castle Cary Rail Station11.30 miles
Westbury (Wilts) Rail Station12.31 miles
Sherborne Rail Station15.00 miles
Trowbridge Rail Station15.79 miles
Avoncliff Rail Station17.04 miles
Freshford Rail Station17.26 miles
Bradford-on-Avon Rail Station17.39 miles
Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station18.40 miles
Thornford Rail Station18.68 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (BA12 6E*)
Number of Properties in Catchment178
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
3, UNDERDOWN MEAD
MERE
WARMINSTER
WILTSHIRE
BA12 6EX		£280,000
2025-05-16
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2023-05-05   £246,000
3, LOVAGE WAY
MERE
WARMINSTER
WILTSHIRE
BA12 6RU		£500,000
2025-05-09
detached
freehold
THE WALTON BUILDING (FLAT 2), NORTH STREET
MERE
WARMINSTER
WILTSHIRE
BA12 6HU		£182,500
2025-04-30
flatmaisonette
leasehold
SHREEN HAYES, WATER STREET
MERE
WARMINSTER
WILTSHIRE
BA12 6DY		£625,000
2025-02-28
detached
freehold
THE WALTON BUILDING (FLAT 3), NORTH STREET
MERE
WARMINSTER
WILTSHIRE
BA12 6HU		£150,000
2025-03-25
flatmaisonette
leasehold
THE WALTON BUILDING (FLAT 5), NORTH STREET
MERE
WARMINSTER
WILTSHIRE
BA12 6HU		£171,000
2024-10-25
flatmaisonette
leasehold
ROSEMARY HOUSE, THE FIELDS
MERE
WARMINSTER
WILTSHIRE
BA12 6EA		£475,000
2024-08-28
detached
freehold
HAWTHORN COTTAGE, NORTH ROAD
MERE
WARMINSTER
WILTSHIRE
BA12 6HG		£330,000
2024-11-26
semidetached
freehold
12, LOVAGE WAY
MERE
WARMINSTER
WILTSHIRE
BA12 6RU		£475,000
2024-04-18
detached
freehold
WOODLYN COTTAGE, SALISBURY STREET
MERE
WARMINSTER
WILTSHIRE
BA12 6HF		£366,700
2024-11-04
semidetached
freehold
8, FENNEL ROAD
MERE
WARMINSTER
WILTSHIRE
BA12 6RT		£460,000
2024-09-13
detached
freehold
4, THE FIELDS
MERE
WARMINSTER
WILTSHIRE
BA12 6EA		£305,000
2024-08-15
semidetached
freehold
23, WHITE ROAD
MERE
WARMINSTER
WILTSHIRE
BA12 6EZ		£280,000
2024-08-12
terraced
freehold
22, CASTLE STREET
MERE
WARMINSTER
WILTSHIRE
BA12 6JE		£212,000
2024-07-11
terraced
freehold
12, WHITE ROAD
MERE
WARMINSTER
WILTSHIRE
BA12 6EY		£242,000
2024-07-10
semidetached
freehold
WINDYRIDGE, NORTH ROAD
MERE
WARMINSTER
WILTSHIRE
BA12 6HQ		£344,000
2024-06-05
detached
freehold
40, NORTH ROAD
MERE
WARMINSTER
WILTSHIRE
BA12 6HQ		£372,500
2024-06-05
semidetached
freehold
JASMINE COTTAGE, THE FIELDS
MERE
WARMINSTER
WILTSHIRE
BA12 6EA		£200,000
2024-05-31
semidetached
freehold
THE COTTAGE, WATERSIDE
MERE
WARMINSTER
WILTSHIRE
BA12 6EE		£220,000
2024-03-26
semidetached
freehold
SANDELLS, WATER STREET
MERE
WARMINSTER
WILTSHIRE
BA12 6DY		£705,000
2024-02-14
detached
freehold
3 ASHMERE HOUSE, CASTLE STREET
MERE
WARMINSTER
WILTSHIRE
BA12 6JE		£160,000
2024-01-10
flatmaisonette
leasehold
DROVERS COTTAGE, THE FIELDS
MERE
WARMINSTER
WILTSHIRE
BA12 6EA		£220,000
2023-12-18
semidetached
freehold
THE STONE COTTAGE, SALISBURY STREET
MERE
WARMINSTER
WILTSHIRE
BA12 6HE		£135,000
2023-12-15
flatmaisonette
freehold
DOWNVIEW COTTAGE, STEEP STREET
MERE
WARMINSTER
WILTSHIRE
BA12 6ED		£160,000
2023-11-30
terraced
freehold
27, DOWNSIDE CLOSE
MERE
WARMINSTER
WILTSHIRE
BA12 6AS		£265,000
2023-11-17
terraced
freehold
SOUTH VIEW (1), HAZZARDS HILL
MERE
WARMINSTER
WILTSHIRE
BA12 6ES		£230,000
2023-10-20
terraced
freehold
KNOLL VIEW, THE FIELDS
MERE
WARMINSTER
WILTSHIRE
BA12 6EA		£185,000
2023-09-14
terraced
freehold
THE OLD NURSERY (PLOT Q, THE WORKSHOP), BURTON
MERE
WARMINSTER
WILTSHIRE
BA12 6BR		£20,000
2023-07-03
otherPropertyType
freehold
2, THE FIELDS
MERE
WARMINSTER
WILTSHIRE
BA12 6EA		£430,000
2023-07-03
detached
freehold
43, DOWNSIDE CLOSE
MERE
WARMINSTER
WILTSHIRE
BA12 6AS		£360,000
2023-06-12
detached
freehold
SOUTH VIEW (2), HAZZARDS HILL
MERE
WARMINSTER
WILTSHIRE
BA12 6ES		£315,000
2023-06-02
terraced
freehold
NEW HOUSE, NORTH STREET
MERE
WARMINSTER
WILTSHIRE
BA12 6HH		£385,000
2023-04-04
detached
freehold
THE GREEN DRAGON, STEEP STREET
MERE
WARMINSTER
WILTSHIRE
BA12 6ED		£595,000
2023-04-03
otherPropertyType
freehold
1 ASHMERE HOUSE, CASTLE STREET
MERE
WARMINSTER
WILTSHIRE
BA12 6JE		£165,000
2023-03-31
flatmaisonette
leasehold
Sold 2022-08-02   £15,000
DEWES LODGE, SALISBURY STREET
MERE
WARMINSTER
WILTSHIRE
BA12 6HA		£590,000
2023-03-02
terraced
freehold
CROSSWAYS, WATERSIDE
MERE
WARMINSTER
WILTSHIRE
BA12 6EE		£215,000
2023-02-14
semidetached
freehold
3, GRANGE COTTAGES
MERE
WARMINSTER
WILTSHIRE
BA12 6HJ		£261,000
2023-01-24
terraced
freehold
62, WHITE ROAD
MERE
WARMINSTER
WILTSHIRE
BA12 6EX		£277,500
2023-01-12
terraced
freehold
THE WALTON BUILDING (FLAT 4), NORTH STREET
MERE
WARMINSTER
WILTSHIRE
BA12 6HU		£155,000
2022-12-20
flatmaisonette
leasehold
4, LOVAGE WAY
MERE
WARMINSTER
WILTSHIRE
BA12 6RU		£475,000
2022-12-16
detached
freehold
8, LOVAGE WAY
MERE
WARMINSTER
WILTSHIRE
BA12 6RU		£515,000
2022-12-09
detached
freehold
BAY TREE COTTAGE, WELLHEAD
MERE
WARMINSTER
WILTSHIRE
BA12 6EH		£485,000
2022-10-24
detached
freehold
18, FENNEL ROAD
MERE
WARMINSTER
WILTSHIRE
BA12 6RT		£265,000
2022-10-21
semidetached
freehold
THE OLD NURSERY (PLOT F, THE WORKSHOP), BURTON
MERE
WARMINSTER
WILTSHIRE
BA12 6BR		£20,000
2022-09-21
otherPropertyType
freehold
29, DOWNSIDE CLOSE
MERE
WARMINSTER
WILTSHIRE
BA12 6AS		£285,000
2022-08-30
terraced
freehold
51, DOWNSIDE CLOSE
MERE
WARMINSTER
WILTSHIRE
BA12 6AS		£350,000
2022-07-29
detached
freehold
MORNINGSIDE, 2, NORTH STREET
MERE
WARMINSTER
WILTSHIRE
BA12 6HH		£280,000
2022-07-15
terraced
freehold
SHREEN VALE, NORTH ROAD
MERE
WARMINSTER
WILTSHIRE
BA12 6HP		£270,000
2022-07-12
detached
freehold
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