Pictures of Brockham
in the county of Surrey
About Brockham
This village is spread out from the picturesque banks of the delightful River Mole. It is said to have gained its name from the badgers or brocks living along its banks, but a more reasonable explanation is that the name comes from the word "brook". Whatever, the explanation, this is a pretty place with an excellent green where the legendry W.G.Grace once played cricket. The green is surrounded by an array of pretty cottages and there is a church of 1846, this is a grade 2 listed building in a lovely conservation area. A large field in the village was given in 1966 by an unknown donor to the National Trust, with the proviso that the field should only be used for recreation.
To the north west of the village lies Betchworth Castle on land granted by William the Conqueror to Richard Fitzgilbert soon after the Norman Invasion. A fortified medieval house of the 14th century later replaced the castle. The buildings have a colourful history and were occupied by several historic characters including the English moralist Abraham Tucker (1705-1744). Today, little is left save for walls and a few below ground fragments.
Nearby on the North Downs, there can still be seen the remains of Brockham Quarries, Hearthstone and chalk were dug here, there was also limeworks and Crabtree brickworks.
Brockham is a lively place, apart from cricket in the summer the green is used on November 5th for a huge bonfire to celebrate Guy Fawks night, this is a major village event with a torchlight procession and massive firework display. Another event is the annual Beer festival usually held during the summer. Visitors to the village can also enjoy a Victorian fair, flower show and school fetes.
The town of Dorking lies to the west of the village, this is the nearest large town.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Brockham
| Box Hill Country Park | (1.6 miles, 2.7 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Denbies Wine Estate | (2.3 miles, 3.7 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Mickleham Priory | (3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Reigate & Colley Hill | (3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Polesden Lacey | (4.2 miles, 6.7 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Leith Hill | (5.8 miles, 9.4 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Gatwick Zoo | (5.8 miles, 9.4 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Shere Museum | (7.8 miles, 12.6 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Chessington World of Adventures | (8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Horton Country Park | (8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Hatchlands Park | (8.3 miles, 13.4 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| The Homewood | (9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Claremont Landscape Garden | (9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Newlands Corner | (9.6 miles, 15.5 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| RHS Garden Wisley | (10.0 miles, 16.0 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
All attractions in BrockhamAll attractions in SurreyComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Brockham
Dorking, a Historic Market Town in the county of Surrey (1.9 miles, 3.1 km, direction W)
It is here that romantically Lord Nelson and Lady Hamilton said their good byes before Nelson departed for the Battle of Trafalgar in the year 1805.
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Reigate, a Historic Market Town in the county of Surrey (3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction E)
This is a bustling part of the Surrey landscape, it is easily reached via the M25 from London and is right on the North Downs Way.
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Leatherhead, a Historic Market Town in the county of Surrey (4.5 miles, 7.2 km, direction NW)
This is an ancient town, where the parish church of St.Mary and St.Nicholas has existed since Anglo-Saxon times.
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Epsom, a Historic Market Town in the county of Surrey (7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction N)
Epsom, is known world-wide for what is perhaps the most famous horse race of all time - The Derby.
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Shere, a Picturesque Village in the county of Surrey (7.9 miles, 12.8 km, direction W)
This lovely tranquil village on the picturesque Tillingbourne, nestles beneath the rolling countryside of the North Downs.
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Cobham, in the county of Surrey (8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction NW)
Cobham Mill rests on a picturesque stretch of the river surrounded by dipping weeping willows and graceful swans.
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Cranleigh, a Picturesque Village in the county of Surrey (10.6 miles, 17.0 km, direction SW)
The church is perhaps one of Cranleigh's most interesting features, in the south transept carved on an arch visitors can see the head of a grinning cat, this is believed to have been the inspiration for Lewis Carroll's Cheshire Cat.
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Wonersh, a Picturesque Village in the county of Surrey (11.5 miles, 18.6 km, direction W)
Picturesque village on the road from Guildford to Cranleigh. Here visitors will find a wealth of timber-frame black and white properties dominating the narrow village streets, thus the village retains a lovely timeless atmosphere.
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Horsham, in the county of West Sussex (11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction S)
A feature of the town is St.Mark's Church in North Street, this was built in 1839 but was considerably altered during restoration work of around 1869.
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East Molesey, in the county of Surrey (12.0 miles, 19.3 km, direction N)
This picturesque pleasant place is fortunate to lie between the waters of the historic River Thames and the River Mole. It is perhaps best known for Hampton Court Palace, the building started by Cardinal Wolsey in 1514.
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Guildford, in the county of Surrey (12.4 miles, 19.9 km, direction W)
It has a High Street of mellow Georgian buildings, and despite changing times Guildford is a town that has managed to maintain its charm and character.
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Oxted, in the county of Surrey (12.5 miles, 20.1 km, direction E)
A walk around the village reveals a riot of attractive 17th and 18th century cottages all standing on a rise surrounded by pretty flower-filled gardens.
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Shepperton, a Picturesque Village in the county of Surrey (13.1 miles, 21.1 km, direction NW)
The charming village of Shepperton was once the haunt of legendary highwayman Dick Turpin who is said to have visited the village's 400 year hostelry - the atmospheric Anchor Hotel overlooking Church Square.
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Woking, a Historic Market Town in the county of Surrey (13.2 miles, 21.3 km, direction NW)
In the 17th-century the old part of Woking was a thriving market town with a lively population.
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Hascombe, a Picturesque Village in the county of Surrey (13.6 miles, 21.8 km, direction SW)
Part of the charm of Hascombe, are the several delightful gardens in the area, designed by Gertrude Jekyll (1843-1932) celebrated landscape designer of the 19th and 20th-century.
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All towns in SurreyComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Betchworth Station | (1.1 miles, 1.8 km, direction NE) |
| Dorking (Deepdene) Station | (1.6 miles, 2.6 km, direction W) |
| M25 Junction 8 (Reigate Hill Interchange) | (4.2 miles, 6.8 km, direction NE) |
| M25 Junction 9 | (5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction N) |
| London Gatwick Airport | (7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction SE) |
| London Heathrow Airport | (18.1 miles, 29.2 km, direction NW) |
| Brockham to London | (20.3 miles, 32.7 km, direction N) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Brockham
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Brockham center |
| De Vere Venues Hartsfield Manor | (1.2 miles, 1.9 km, direction NE) |
| Mercure White Horse Dorking | (1.9 miles, 3.0 km, direction W) |
| Mercure Burford Bridge Boxhill | (2.2 miles, 3.5 km, direction NW) |
| Best Western Reigate Manor Hotel | (4.0 miles, 6.5 km, direction E) |
| The Dukes Head | (4.1 miles, 6.7 km, direction S) |
| Bridge House Hotel | (4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction NE) |
| Preston Cross Hotel | (4.5 miles, 7.2 km, direction NW) |
| Surrey Hills Hotel | (4.5 miles, 7.3 km, direction S) |
| Wotton House | (5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction W) |
| Stanhill Court Hotel | (5.5 miles, 8.9 km, direction SE) |
| All hotels in Brockham |
