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Mere

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Mere

Mere works well as a base: 10 minutes from Bourton, 33km from Roman Baths, Bath.

Mere is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 2,686, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Mere sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Mere to your route.

About Mere

Mere is a market town and civil parish in Wiltshire, England. It lies at the extreme southwestern tip of Salisbury Plain, close to the borders of Somerset and Dorset. The parish includes the hamlets of Barrow Street, Burton, Charnage, Limpers Hill, Rook Street and Southbrook. The A303 trunk road passed through Mere

Read more until a bypass was built on the northern edge of the town in 1976. There is an old market square (although markets have not been held for several years), a chiming town clock and a large Grade I listed parish church. The steep slope of Castle Hill rises from the northwestern side of the town.

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Where is Mere located?

Mere is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.0889 latitude, -2.2669 longitude.

What is the population of Mere?

Mere has a population of approximately 2,686 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
2,686
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.0889, -2.2669

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Mere

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Stourhead

One of the world's finest landscape gardens with a magnificent lake, classical temples and a stunning Palladian mansion in Wiltshire.

4 km · about 10 min drive

photogenic

Gold Hill, Shaftesbury

Steep cobbled street lined with thatched cottages, plunging past the buttressed walls of Shaftesbury Abbey with views over Blackmore Vale. Made famous by Ridley Scott's 1973 Hovis bread advert.

11 km · about 20 min drive

museum

Haynes International Motor Museum

The UK's largest collection of classic and vintage cars and motorcycles, with over 400 vehicles on display.

22 km · about 25 min drive

racetrack

Gurston Down Motorsport Hillclimb

A 1,000-yard chalk downland hillclimb in Wiltshire with a fearsome uphill Karousel corner, run by enthusiasts since 1967 and one of the best places in Britain to watch sprint cars up close.

22 km · about 25 min drive

cathedral

Wells Cathedral

Exquisite Early English Gothic cathedral with a magnificent sculpted west front displaying nearly 300 medieval figures.

30 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Glastonbury Tor

Mystical terraced hill crowned by St Michael's Tower, steeped in Arthurian and early Christian legends with panoramic Somerset views.

31 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Stonehenge

Mysterious prehistoric stone circle dating back 5,000 years on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire.

32 km · about 35 min drive

ancient ruins

Roman Baths, Bath

Remarkably preserved Roman bathing complex fed by Britain's only natural hot springs, surrounded by elegant Georgian architecture.

33 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Mere

  • 41 kmCheddar Gorge ViewpointEngland's largest gorge with 450-foot limestone cliffs, offering jaw-dropping views from several pull-off points along the winding road.
  • 48 kmClifton Suspension BridgeIsambard Kingdom Brunel's iconic 1864 suspension bridge soaring 75m above the Avon Gorge at Bristol, still carrying traffic and glowing with lights after dark.
  • 73 kmDevil's PulpitA narrow limestone pinnacle perched above the Wye Valley near Tintern Abbey, offering a dizzying view down through the forest canopy.
  • 79 kmMilitary Road, Isle of WightThrilling clifftop road along the southwest coast of the Isle of Wight with sweeping sea views and access to dramatic landslip scenery.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

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