Penton Mewsey
Parish in Test Valley, Hampshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.224, -1.523 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 33 47 |
| Population: | 412 |
| Dialling code: | 01264 (Andover) |
Penton Mewsey is a small, picturesque village in the heart of Test Valley, Hampshire, England, sitting amid rolling chalk downland close to Salisbury Plain. It lies a short drive from Andover and the A303, and is characterised by hedged lanes, flint and brick cottages and surrounding farmland that give a distinctly rural feel while keeping reasonable access to larger towns.
The village has medieval roots and a handful of historic buildings and a parish church, and its economy is still shaped by agriculture and equestrian activity alongside residents who commute to nearby centres. Community life is quiet and closely knit, with village-hall events and strong links to neighbouring Penton Grafton, reflecting a blend of traditional country living and practical connections to the wider region.
Postcode districts covering Penton Mewsey
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 21.7 miles
- Basingstoke 18.7 miles
- Eastleigh 19 miles
- Eastleigh Town 19.5 miles
- Winchester 14.1 miles
- Salisbury 15.9 miles
- Andover 1.8 miles
- Totton 21 miles
- Totton and Eling 21.2 miles
- Newbury 15.3 miles
- Thatcham 16.6 miles
- Wantage 24.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Penton Mewsey and Penton Grafton Built-up area 0.3 miles
- Charlton & the Pentons Ward 0.6 miles
- Charlton Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Andover Harroway Ward 1.1 miles
- Penton Grafton Parish 1.1 miles
- Andover Millway Ward 1.4 miles
- Weyhill Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Andover Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Appleshaw Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Anna Valley and Upper Clatford Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Monxton Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Fyfield Parish 2.4 miles
Example postcodes in Penton Mewsey
SP11 0QY, SP11 0RL, SP11 0RB, SP11 0RQ, SP11 0RD, SP11 0QX, SP11 0RF, SP11 0RA, SP11 8FF … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 20.2 miles
- Bournemouth Airport 33.7 miles
- Andover Railway Station 1.6 miles
- Grateley Railway Station 5.6 miles
Hotels near Penton Mewsey Ad
- The Star and Garter 4 2.3 miles
- The Greyhound on the Test Hotel 4 7.6 miles
- The White Hart 2 8 miles
- Gray Manor Hotel 3 6.7 miles
- Norton Park Hotel, Spa & Manor House 4 9.3 miles
- Days Inn Sutton Scotney South 3 9.1 miles
- Days Inn Sutton Scotney North 3 8.9 miles
Local points of interest
- Ramridge House Estate 1.3 miles
- Wolf Hall Historic site 10.7 miles
- Norman Court Estate 11.6 miles
- Durrington Walls Archaeological site 11.6 miles
- Amesbury Abbey Historic site 11.8 miles
- Savernake Forest Forest 13 miles
- Stonehenge Archaeological site 13.5 miles
- Oakley Hall Estate 14.1 miles
- Roman wall Archaeological site 14.2 miles
- Hursley Park Estate 14.2 miles
- Pitt Manor Estate 14.6 miles
- Newbury Racecourse Recreation 15.2 miles