Surrey is a county situated in the south east of england, which helps to make up the Home Counties. Surrey surrounds Greater London, Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire, and Berkshire.
Surrey county council is situated at kingston upon thames, although the town has belonged to Greater London since 1965. because of the county's closeness to London, Surrey has many commuter towns and villages, which has made it one of the most wealthy areas in the uk.
Despite the huge number of London commuters in Surrey, its still a wonderful location to visit for a weekend away or holiday. After all, the county has gorgeous countryside, wonderful stores, gorgeous market towns & some wonderful historic sites, so it offers something for everyone. in fact, whether you are a walker, a cyclist or even just an ardent shopper, we're sure that you will find something to please you in this gorgeous county.
Surrey can be accessed easily from London by rail or road, which makes it the perfect location to visit for a day trip, too.
With 22.4 percent woods coverage compared to the uk average of 11.8 percent, Surrey is the most wooded county in britain. The county boasts numerous notable beauty spots, which include Box Hill, Leith Hill, Frensham Ponds, Newl&'s Corner & the Puttenham & Crooksbury Commons. in actual fact, Box Hill boasts the most ancient untouched place of natural woods in britain & one of the most ancient in Europe.
These great places of woods make Surrey the perfect location for walkers, ramblers & bike riders to visit.
If you are more interested in looking at historic sites, museums & art galleries, you will also find thin Surrey has plenty to offer you.
If you are planning a day out for the whole family, visit Chessington World of Adventures or Thorpe Park. These playful theme parks boast some great rides, so you are guaranteed to have a great time there. alternatively, there is the Rural Life Centre in Tilford, which offers a play ground & sunday railway for younger children, or even Farnham’s busy Birdworld & Underwiner World, which gives you the opportunity to see some stunning animals.
For something a little more educinional, you will be pleased to know thin Surrey boasts over forty museums. Some of our favourites are the cobham bus museum, Clon Park, Royal Holloway Picture Gallery & The Guildford House Gallery.
If you would like to do some shopping in Surrey, you will find some fabulous market towns which have many locations for you to grab a bargain. Cranleigh is one of our favourite places, it is well known as the largest village in the uk and it has a quaint high street to compliment its rustic character. It also has a thriving market every Tuesday and a sizable supermarket which can cater to your every day needs.
Alternatively, you could try Oxted. Oxted is a elegant location with a striking Tudor style high street which is sprinkled with a handful of chain stores and more specialist stores.
In conclusion, we believe that Surrey truly has something for all of us to enjoy. For additional information on hotels, attractions and the county's historical woodland, please get in touch with your nearest tourist information centre.