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Places to stay in Mere
The Parish of Mere is situated in the extreme south-west corner of the County of Wiltshire and the parish boundary also forms the Dorset County boundary. Nestling beneath the South Wiltshire Downs, large parts of the surroundings are designated as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There are also a number of sites in and around Mere that provide a wealth of historical and archaeological interest. Mere has a great sense of community and has many facilities that even larger towns and villages would envy, with its own Library and Information Centre, Museum, Doctors’ Surgery, Dentist, Post Office, Chemist, Red Cross, Police and Fire Station. The town is well provided for with public meeting places in the Grove Buildings and the Lecture Hall and has a number of shops providing the essential basic everyday necessities. There can be few people here who can say that this town has nothing to offer them for their hobbies and pastimes. Indeed, whilst conducting a survey for the recent Parish Plan, one lady wrote ‘there is so much going on that there are not enough evenings in the week!’ Mere has a big heart and a superb location! Nestling beneath the downs, just a stone's throw from the borders of Somerset and Dorset, this is a village steeped in history and full of secrets and surprise. In 1651 Charles II rested here after his defeat in the Battle of Worcester and today you can still enjoy a welcome break in this delightful spot. Every October Mere holds its Literary Festival and nearby you can try your hand at clay pigeon shooting, angling or golf. There is excellent walking and horse riding along woodland tracks and open downland, while cycle routes around the local lanes range from leisurely rides to more challenging expeditions.
