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Surrey - Tourist Attractions, Amusements,
Theme Parks, Walks, Viewpoints, Zoos, etc
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This page covers
general Tourist Attractions, including Amusement Parks,
Boat Trips,
Theme Parks, Specialist Shops, factory shops and outlet
villages, Guided Walks, Country Parks,
Viewpoints, Zoos and wildlife parks, etc.
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PRIDE OF THE VALLEY
SCULPTURE PARK
Jumps Road, Churt, Nr Farnham, Surrey, GU10
2TA
Tel: 01428 605453 Fax:
01428 609871
E-mail:
eddiepowell@thesculpturepark.co.uk
Web:
www.thesculpturepark.co.uk
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Visit the most
atmospheric Sculpture Park in Britain at
the Pride of the Valley in Churt, Surrey.
Adjoining 100s of acres of Frensham Country
Park at the foot of Devil's Jumps and the
finest views of the county.
Some 75 renowned sculptors exhibiting
magnificent works of art amongst gracious
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Over 10 acres of lovely hills, valleys, arboretum
and wild fowl inhabited water gardens.
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The Villages of Surrey
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Shere, War Memorial & Church -
Photo:
Colin Smith
CCL |
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Situated in the
Tillingbourne Valley between Dorking and
Guildford, lie the Saxon villages of Shere
("Essira" in the Domesday Book of 1086) and
nearby Gomshall (Gomesele), on the A25.
Today Shere, known as the "Home of Art," is a
venue for painters and possesses a number of
fascinating old house and inns.
Its ancient and picturesque parish church
dedicated to St. James was built in 1190 in
the Early English style and has a fine brooch
spire and varied stonework.
Said to be one of the most beautiful and
historic village churches in Surrey, it is of
much interest architecturally and has been a
place of pilgrimage for 1000 years.
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Denbies Wine Estate
London Road, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6AA
Tel: 01306 876616 Fax:
01306 888930
E-mail:
kelly@denbiesvineyard.co.uk
Web:
www.denbiesvineyard.co.uk
England's largest vineyard, nestling in the
Surrey Hills. Wine tours & tastings. Vineyard
train, restaurant, gift shop, farmhouse Bed &
Breakfast accommodation, breathtaking views.
Free parking.
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Epsom Downs Racecourse
Epsom Downs, Surrey, KT18 5LQ
Tel: 01372 726311 Fax:
01372 748253
E-mail:
epsom@jockeyclubracecourses.com
Web:
www.epsomdowns.co.uk
Epsom Downs hosts an action-packed racing
programme throughout the summer months including
the prestigious Vodafone Derby and a series of
fun party nights.
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Hog's Back Brewery
Manor Farm, The Street, Tongham, Surrey, GU10
1DE
Tel: 01252 783000 Fax:
01252 782328
E-mail:
info@hogsback.co.uk
Web:
www.hogsback.co.uk
Come and enjoy the sights and sounds of a real
brewery. Sample the ales, go on a brewery tour
(by appointment), visit our off-licence and
brewery shop.
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Sandown Park Racecourse
Portsmouth Road, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9AJ
Tel: 01372 464348 Fax:
01372 470427
E-mail:
sandown@rht.net
Web:
www.sandown.co.uk
A racing experience unlike any other racecourse,
with 26 race days including the Finale meeting
25th, 26th April and Coral Eurobet Eclipse, 5th
July 2003. Open all year round. Please call
(01372) 464348 for fixture and price details.
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Chessington World of
Adventures
Leatherhead Road, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2NE
Tel: 0870 444 7777
Fax:
01372 725050
Web:
www.chessington.co.uk
Fantastic chills and thrills, spooky scares and
surprises and plenty of happenings of the
magical are to be expected at Hocus Pocus Hall
'Chessington World of Adventures' fantasy 4D
experience.
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Thorpe Park
Staines Road, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 8PN
Tel: 0870 444 4466
Fax:
01932 565968
Web:
www.thorpepark.co.uk
Thorpe Park has a wide range of attractions and
rides spread through 5 areas; Ranger County,
Thorpe Farm, Fantasy Reef, Central Park and
Canada Creek. Each area has its own fast food
outlets and shops.
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Box Hill
The Old Fort, Box Hill Road, Box Hill, Tadworth,
KT20 7LB
Tel: 01306 885502 Fax:
01306 875030
E-mail:
boxhill@nationaltrust.org.uk
Woodland and open down with wonderful
views. An outstanding area of woodland and chalk
downland, Box Hill has long been famous as a
destination for day-trippers from London.
Surprisingly extensive, it has much to offer the
rambler and naturalist with many beautiful walks
and views towards the South Downs.
On the summit there is an
information centre, shop, servery and a fort
dating from the 1890's (access to exterior
only).
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Hindhead Commons & The
Devil’s Punch Bowl Café
London Road, Hindhead, GU26 6AB
Tel: 01428 608771 Fax:
01428 608767
E-mail:
hindhead@nationaltrust.org.uk
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The gateway to the Surrey
Hills, with fine views.
Local people, visitors from further afield and
those journeying along the A3 can all enjoy
the stunning scenery of the Devil’s Punch Bowl
and Hindhead Commons from the viewpoint 50yds
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Devil's Punchbowl -
Photo:
Martyn Davies
CCL |
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Leith Hill
c/o Pond Cottage, Broadmoor, Dorking, RH5 6JZ
Tel: 01306 711777 Fax:
01306 712153
E-mail:
leithhill@nationaltrust.org.uk
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View from Leith Hill Tower -
Photo:
Graham Pritchard
CCL |
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Woodland and open heath with Leith Hill Tower
commanding extensive views.
The highest point in south-east England, the
hill is crowned by an 18th-century Gothic
tower, with panoramic views northwards to
London and the English Channel to the south.
There are colourful displays of rhododendrons
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Rugged countryside provides exhilarating walking in woodland and over heathland and farmland.
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Runnymede
c/o North Lodge, Windsor Road, Old Windsor, SL4
2JL
Tel: 01784 432891 Fax: 01784
479007
E-mail:
runnymede@nationaltrust.org.uk
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Riverside site of the
signing of Magna Carta.
Runnymede is an attractive area of riverside
meadows, grassland and broad-leaved woodland,
rich in flora and fauna, and part-designated
SSSI.
It was on this site, in 1215, that King John
sealed Magna Carta, an event commemorated by
the American Bar Association Memorial and John
F. Kennedy Memorial. |
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Runnymede -
Photo:
Ray Stanton
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Also here are the
Fairhaven Lodges, designed by Lutyens. On the
opposite bank of the Thames from Runnymede lies
the important archaeological site of Ankerwycke,
an area of parkland acquired by the National
Trust in 1998 and containing the remains of the
12th-century St Mary’s Priory and the Ankerwycke
Yew, a magnificent tree believed to be over 2000
years old.
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The Witley Centre
Witley, Godalming, GU8 5QA
Tel: 01428 683207 Fax:
01428 681050
E-mail:
witleycentre@nationaltrust.org.uk
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The Witley Centre -
Photo:
Tony Bailey
CCL |
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Countryside visitor and education centre.
At the heart of Witley Common, a fascinating
mix of woodland and heath, the purpose built
Centre houses a countryside exhibition and
hosts school groups and children’s holiday
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Chertsey Meads
Mead Lane, Chertsey, Surrey
Tel: 01932 425686
A 170 acre site of open meadow fronting the
River Thames and providing wildlife habitats,
walks and picnic areas.
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St. Ann's Hill
St. Ann's Hill Road, Chertsey, Surrey
Tel: 01932 425686
A wooded park with nature trail and views over
the surrounding countryside, once the site of an
ancient hilltop fort. Open all year. Times vary
with seasons, generally 9am - dusk. Admission
free.
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Bocketts Farm Park
Young Street, Fetcham, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22
9BS
Tel: 01372 363764 Fax:
01372 361764
E-mail:
jane@bockettsfarm.co.uk
Web:
www.bockettsfarm.co.uk
Exciting working farm. Outstanding countryside.
Very friendly animals. Pig racing. Goat milking.
Lambing. Huge play areas. Astroslide. Indoor
playbarn. Tractor & pony rides. Tearooms. Great
day out!
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Burpham Court Farm Park
Clay Lane, Near Jacobs Well, Guildford, Surrey,
GU4 7NA
Tel: 01483 576089
Web:
www.burphamcourtfarm.htm
Family farm, Rare breeds, Wildlife habitats,
Young animals. 4pm (3pm winter) 'Help the
Farmer'. Play area, Picnic barn. Special
programme for schools/groups. Birthday parties.
Angling, lambing Feb - Apr.
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Godstone Farm
Tilburstow Hill Road, Godstone, Surrey, RH9 8LX
Tel: 01883 742546 Fax:
01883 740380
E-mail:
havefun@godstonefarm.co.uk
Web:
www.godstonefarm.co.uk
The most popular children's farm in the South
East. Attractive scenery, friendly farm animals,
indoor playbarn and enormous play areas. Great
value.
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Horton Park Children's
Farm
Horton Lane, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8PT
Tel: 01372 743984 Fax:
01372 749069
E-mail:
childrensfarm@hortonpark.co.uk
Web:
www.hortonpark.co.uk
Really friendly farm animals. Masses to do
inside and out. Big play areas and sandpits and
huge new indoor playbarn. Great for younger
children.
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