The River Bourne flows through the western part of the parish.

The Anglican parish church of St Mary's dates from 1843 and stands on a hill overlooking the village centre.

[3] The broadcaster James Whale (radio presenter) is a current resident.

The comedian Jo Brand attended Platt primary school.

The actor Richard Hearne, who lived at the 15th-century Platt Farm on Long Mill Lane from the 1940s, is buried in the churchyard.