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Historic Properties & Places of Interest in Surrey
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National Trust 18th century mansion, with Adam interiors and a collection of keyboard instruments, and set in parkland. read more... |
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National Trust owned, regency country house with renowned Edwardian interiors and gardens, set in beautiful downland countryside. read more... |
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National Trust owned, 18th-century house filled with furniture, porcelain and textiles from the same era, as well as gardens and a museum. read more... |
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The gateway to the Surrey Hills, with fine views over land that have been classed as areas of outstanding natural beauty. read more... |
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National Trust owned tranquil waterway running nearly 20 miles through the heart of Surrey. read more... |
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Box Hill has remarkable views over Surrey and on a clear day you can see London landmarks. This is a great place for the more serious walker, as well children, dog walkers, and those just seeking an afternoon stroll. read more... |
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Wildlife trust managing 7,000 hectares of land in Surrey, of which the public have access to over half. As well as great places to visit the Surrey Wildlife Trust organises a huge array of activities throughout the year. read more... |
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Beautiful Surrey walk with glorious panoramic views over the countryside and an 18th century Gothic tower. read more... |
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Beautiful gardens and lake close to Esher, with estate walks and children's play area. read more... |
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National Trust property with beautiful woodlands with stunning views across Surrey countryside. Make at Bird Box at Winkworth 13th December. read more... |
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| Hampton Court Palace, Hampton Court, Surrey, 0870 7527777 Hampton Court Palace was built by Thomas Wolsey between 1515-1521, but was later forced to hand over the palace to Henry VIII, after falling from favour with the King. Henry VIII went on to overhaul the Tudor sections of the Palace, and later William III added further wings. Hampton Court Palace is steeped in history, and the gardens hold the world famous Maze. |
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| RHS Garden Wisley, Woking, Surrey, 0845 2609000 Wisley has something to see all year round within its 240 acres. A new glass house has recently been added, the size of ten tennis courts, and positioned beside a new lake within the grounds, allowing visitors to view rare and difficult to grow species in one of three climate zones. The Plant Centre has over 10,000 different plants on sale, and a separate shop that sells a whole range of gifts. |
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| Kew Palace, Kew, Surrey, 0844 4827777 Kew Palace is more like a home than a palace, being the smallest of the English palaces. The Palace was reopened in 2006, following a ten year closure for physical restoration and the renovation of the draperies, and other fabric decor. |
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| Loseley Park, Guildford, Surrey, 01483 304440 Loseley Park was built in the 1560s for Elizabeth I to stay in, but has been in the More-Molyneaux family for nearly 500 years. A place of grace and beauty, set in 1,400 acres of Surrey countryside, the house exhibits many fine works of art including paintings, tapestries and paneling. There are three gardens, one of which has over 1,000 old fashioned roses. Burns Night: Enjoy a traditional Burns Night with a four course meal, Highland Piper and dancing on the 23rd January. Near By: Pubs: Withies Inn, Compton |
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| Busbridge Lakes, Godalming, 01483 421955 Busbridge is a Grade II heritage garden in 16 hectares of parkland, with three lakes. Extensive flora and fauna, nature trails, follies, grottos and over 130 species of swan, geese and duck, within stunning landscape gardens. |
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| Kew Gardens, Kew, 0208 332 5607 Set in 300 acres beside the banks of the River Thames, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew,has much to see all year round. Guided walking tours are available, but those wishing to wander by themselves can see the arboretum, water features, rock garden, pagoda, the world's largest and most famous Glass House, the Palm House and the Temperate House. |
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| Fire and Iron, Leatherhead, 01372 386453 Displayed in outbuildings beside an ancient farmhouse, are metalwork objects of all shapes and sizes. Special exhibitions are held regularly, alongside the permanent displays of jewellery, beds, clocks, life-size animals, glass, candlesticks and much more. Learn, enjoy or buy, and see see one of the occasional demonstrations, of these unusual metalwork objects. |
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| Checkley Court, Leatherhead, 01372 380980 The grounds of Checkley Court are open to the public. Set in 400 acres of park and woodland, of which 16 acres are landscaped gardens and include terraces, woodland gardens, an Italian Garden, a grotto and stone stairs. Garden tours are often available and last 25 minutes. |
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| Guildford Castle & Grounds, Guildford, 01483 444750 The castle dates back to around 1066, beginning life as a Norman motte with a wooden castle, which was later replaced by stone. In the 13th century King Henry VII made improvements and the castle became known as a palace but after his death fell into ruin. Guildford Council bought the ruins in the 19th century and tower and other walls were restored, the grounds turned into a park, and opened to the public. In 2004 new features were discovered and the roof and first floor and were rebuilt. The castle is now open to the public, with a spiral staircase leading to a viewing platform. |
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| Alice Holt Woodland Park, Nr. Farnham, Surrey, 01420 23666 Alice Holt Woodland Park is beautiful ancient woodland known for its oak trees and run by the Forestry Commission. Explore the park by foot or cycle, and at weekends hire a bicycle from the visitor centre. |
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| Painshill Park, Cobham, Surrey, 01932 868113 Painshill Park is set in 160 acres and dates back to the 18th century. Activities for both adults and children, with park trails for children and families, and historic sights to see such as The Gothic Temple, Ruined Abbey, Chinese Bridge, Crystal Grotto and Giant Waterwheel. |
