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Surrey. / 51.25; -0.45. Surrey ( / ˈsʌri /) [2] is a ceremonial county in South East England and one of the home counties. It is bordered by Greater London to the northeast, Kent to the east, East and West Sussex to the south, and Hampshire and Berkshire to the west. The largest settlement is Woking .
Surrey is England's most wooded county and home to rolling hills and valleys, so come and explore our wonderful world-famous gardens, ancient heathlands, stunning scenic views and beautiful waterways. We have a fabulous range of accommodation for you to choose from and world-class attractions and events to keep you entertained.
Apr 17, 2024 · Surrey, administrative and historic county of southeastern England. It is situated just southwest of London, adjoining the River Thames. Surrey is bordered to the northwest by Berkshire, to the northeast by the Greater London conurbation, to the east by Kent, to the south by Sussex, and to the west by Hampshire.
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This market town is in the Surrey Hills and has rambling country estates all around. There are six manor houses minutes from Dorking, all built in the Georgian and Victorian periods and intended to make the most of the beautiful views afforded by the area’s lush chalk downs. These hills are covered with yew forest and fields scattered with wildflow...
With the sublime green hills of the North Downs, beautiful streets with Georgian houses and a solemn medieval castle, the market town of Farnham has a bit of everything. There has been a market in Farnham since the 12th century when William the Conqueror’s grandson ordered the motte and bailey Farnham Castle as a seat for the archbishops of Winches...
With masses of culture and heritage, Guildford came to prominence because it was equidistant to the naval base at Portsmouth and the admiralty in Greenwich. Travellers riding between the two would stay the night at this staging post, and a couple of the inns for this purpose are still here. On High Street see the Angel Inn, which retains its old si...
Surrey’s reputation as one of the poshest counties in the UK is anchored in towns like Godalming on the south bank of the River Wey. Minutes away is the exclusive Charterhouse, one of England’s original “Public Schools”. On the high street you’ll get an idea of the great age of the town, particularly at the market square, bounded by Tudor timber-fr...
Here’s your destination if you want to venture out and see more of the bucolic River Wey. Starting next to the train station in Weybridge is the Locks and Levels trail, a light walking route on the towpath of the river, with locks and other 17th and 18th-century infrastructure to add some historical interest. And like Farnham Weybridge benefits fro...
Another exceptionally wealthy town, Oxted’s fortunes changed in the late-19th century when the railway line put it little more than half an hour from central London. But there had been a town here for many centuries before that, as Oxted was mentioned in the Domesday Book, when it was the property of Eustace II of Boulogne, a close friend of Willia...
An engaging town in the sumptuous countryside of the Surrey Hills, Leatherhead is littered with old properties. The town can provide you with a heritage trail leaflet to direct you to the most significant. There couldn’t be a more appropriate setting for Leatherhead’s town museum than the rustic Hampton Cottage, which is an evocative wattle and dau...
Families with bored youngsters should keep Thorpe Park in mind. It’s the second most-visited theme park in the country and is aimed specifically at teenagers and young adults, laying on all sorts of white knuckle rollercoasters and flat rides. The town is also on the Thames and crosses the river at Chertsey Bridge, which was reconstructed by the fe...
Even those who know nothing about horse racing, like us, may be aware that Epsom Downs is the home of the Derby race, which has been run since 1780, placing it among the oldest sporting events in the world. The Derby runs on the first Saturday of June and is the most valuable event on the racing calendar in the UK. In the town the Playhouse Theatre...
Right in the inspiring countryside of the North Downs, Reigate is an affluent town with a rural feel even though it’s in touch with Greater London. Amble along Reigate’s High Street, which has locally-owned shops in Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian buildings, and a traditional covered market. The terrain gets almost precipitous just behind the hig...
Discover the best attractions and activities to explore and enjoy for great days out in Surrey, whatever your interests, through the official tourism website in locations including Guildford, Farnham, Reigate, Runnymede, Epsom, Dorking, Weybridge and more.
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4. Mercedes-Benz World. 1,932. Speciality Museums. Mercedes-Benz World is a great day out for the whole family and entry is free. With many exotic and rare cars on show every day, why not try one of our exhilarating Driving Experiences and if the kids are over 1.5m tall they can too.
Visit England's oldest recorded village, Abinger Common, with dwellings dating back more than 7,000 years, or England's largest village, Cranleigh, a lovely quaint cafe called Cromwells, because it once used by Oliver Cromwell during the Civil War and a brilliant independent fashion house and cafe named "One Forty".
