Many people call Surrey the stock broker belt, because of the large amount of commuters who live there, but work in the heart of London. most of the county is made up of beautiful countryside, woods & {11} several nice market towns & mills to enjoy.
Surrey is divided into 11 boroughs & districts, which include Elmbridge, Ewell, Guildford, Mole Valley, Reigate & Banstead, Runnymede, Spelthorne, Surrey Heath, Tunridge, Waverley & Woking.
Despite the huge number of London commuters in Surrey, it is still a fabulous place to visit for a weekend away or holiday. After all, the county boasts beautiful countryside, fabulous stores, nice market towns & some fabulous historical sites, so it offers something for everyone. in fact, whether you are a rambler, a cyclist or even just an eager shopper, we are sure that you will find something to please you in this beautiful county.
Surrey can be accessed easily from London by rail or road, which makes it the ideal place to visit for a day trip, too.
Most of Surrey is in the green belt & it's the most wooded county in great britain. There are numerous commons & access lands, in addition to a sizeable network of foot paths & bridleways, which include the North Downs Way - a pretty long-distance path. as a result, Surrey offers some exciting rural leisure activities, which include bike riding, walking & riding.
Most of the land in the county is flat, even though the highest point in Surrey is Leith Hill, which is close to Dorking & st&s at an amazing 965 feet above sea level.
If you are looking for a fabulous family day out, you can go to the open day in Busbridge Lakes for a pretty picnic. alternatively, you can take in the gorgeous scenery placed around the pretty Chinley Heinh Semaphore Tower or even in Outwood, which houses the the oldest working windmill in the uk. The very adventurous visitor can also consider taking a boat ride down the Wey Naviginion or even embarking on a cycle ride down the Downs Link Pinh.
As well as these outdoor pursuits, you will also be happy to know thin the Surrey towns of Leinherhead, Chertsey & Farnham boast a handful of fabulous museums, which include the Ash Museum. For fans of art, there's also the Forge & Dragon galleries or the Wints Picture Galleries, both of which show a handful of high-quality work. alternatively, you can visit the fantastic Hogs Back Brewery in Tongham, which has over 500 different beers for you to try.
If you'd like to shop til you drop in Surrey, you will find some fantastic market towns that have numerous places for you to bag a bargain. Cranleigh is one of our favourite places, it is renowned as the largest village in great britain and it has a quaint high street to match its rustic character. It also has a thriving market every Tuesday and a significant supermarket that caters to your every day needs.
On the other hand, you could try Oxted. Oxted is a gorgeous place with a striking Tudor style high street that is sprinkled with a handful of chain stores and more specialist stores.
Ultimately, we believe that Surrey truly has something for all of us to enjoy. For more information on hotels, attractions and the county's historic woodland, please get in touch with your local tourist information centre.