Pictures of Elstead
in the county of Surrey
About Elstead
Elstead is a spacious village occupying a favoured position in the Surrey countryside on the River Wey. It has handsome properties and a lovely old church originally built around the 12th century by priests from Waverley Abbey. Within the church all is peaceful and serene, there is beautiful woodwork and stained glass together with church treasures from its ancient past. Outside, in a picturesque grassed churchyard dotted with trees, some over 160 years old, there are the graves of centuries watched over by the church's short weatherboarded and tiled tower.
Some of the scattered houses go back to the 17th century and possibly beyond. The forge on the green dates 1686, it has been operated by a number of Blacksmiths, one who lived in the house next door and worked the forge for over 50 years.
The Woolpack Inn probably dates back to the 18th century, it can be found close to the village green. This is an atmospheric welcoming pub serving real ales and good food.
Elstead is a lovely place to visit, it has a tranquil atmosphere and offers a leisurely time with quite walks along the picturesque banks of the River Wey.
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 Elstead
| Hog's Back | (3.1 miles, 5.0 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Loseley House | (4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Farnham Castle | (4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Devils Punchbowl | (5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Winkworth Arboretum | (5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Birdworld & Underwater World | (6.2 miles, 9.9 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Aldershot Military Museum | (6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Guildford Cathedral | (6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Guildford Castle | (6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Chilworth Manor | (7.8 miles, 12.6 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| St Michael's Abbey | (8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Newlands Corner | (8.9 miles, 14.4 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Shere Museum | (10.5 miles, 16.8 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Yateley Country Park | (11.1 miles, 17.8 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Lightwater Country Park | (11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction N) | Pictures |
All attractions in ElsteadAll attractions in SurreyComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Elstead
Godalming, a Historic Market Town in the county of Surrey (3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction E)
A feature of the town is its long narrow streets, these stretch out from the River Wey and are lined with several gracious historic properties.
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Farnham, a Historic Market Town in the county of Surrey (4.7 miles, 7.6 km, direction NW)
It was King Caedwalla of Wessex who, in 688 bestowed the Manor of Farnham on the Bishop's of Winchester.
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Hascombe, a Picturesque Village in the county of Surrey (6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction E)
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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Guildford, in the county of Surrey (6.6 miles, 10.7 km, direction NE)
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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Wonersh, a Picturesque Village in the county of Surrey (6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction E)
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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Farnborough, in the county of Hampshire (7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction N)
This town is listed in the Doomsday Book of 1086, then it was a mere settlement which over the passing centuries developed into a village.
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Cranleigh, a Picturesque Village in the county of Surrey (9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction E)
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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Shere, a Picturesque Village in the county of Surrey (10.3 miles, 16.7 km, direction E)
This lovely tranquil village on the picturesque Tillingbourne, nestles beneath the rolling countryside of the North Downs.
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Woking, a Historic Market Town in the county of Surrey (10.9 miles, 17.5 km, direction NE)
In the 17th-century the old part of Woking was a thriving market town with a lively population.
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Alton, in the county of Hampshire (12.2 miles, 19.7 km, direction W)
An historic market town which in recent times derived its prosperity from hop fields and the brewing industry, previously it had been a centre for wool and cloth.
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Chawton, in the county of Hampshire (13.0 miles, 20.9 km, direction W)
In Chawton is the unassuming 18th-century cottage where Jane Austen once lived.
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Midhurst, in the county of West Sussex (13.8 miles, 22.2 km, direction S)
Popular small market resort town whose beautiful 19th-century church stands close to the banks of the River Rother, on which the town stands.
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Petworth, in the county of West Sussex (14.3 miles, 23.0 km, direction S)
Petworth is an atmospheric place, it has a wealth of historic visitor attractions nearby and its close proximity to the attractive town of Chichester and its famous harbour.
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Cobham, in the county of Surrey (16.1 miles, 25.9 km, direction NE)
Cobham Mill rests on a picturesque stretch of the river surrounded by dipping weeping willows and graceful swans.
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Fittleworth, in the county of West Sussex (16.2 miles, 26.1 km, direction S)
This picturesque little village is dominated by the Church of St.Mary, which stands proudly on top of a hill.
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All towns in SurreyComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Milford Station | (3.1 miles, 4.9 km, direction E) |
| Godalming Station | (3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction E) |
| M3 Junction 4A | (9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction NW) |
| M3 Junction 4 | (9.4 miles, 15.2 km, direction N) |
| London Heathrow Airport | (22.7 miles, 36.5 km, direction NE) |
| London Gatwick Airport | (22.8 miles, 36.7 km, direction E) |
| Elstead to London | (33.4 miles, 53.8 km, direction NE) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Elstead
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Elstead center |
| Ramada Farnham | (3.0 miles, 4.8 km, direction N) |
| The Pride Of The Valley Hotel | (3.5 miles, 5.6 km, direction SW) |
| Princess Royal Lodge | (3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction NW) |
| The Kings Arms and Royal Hotel | (3.9 miles, 6.2 km, direction E) |
| Farnham Park Hotel | (4.7 miles, 7.6 km, direction NW) |
| Best Western Frensham Pond Hotel | (4.7 miles, 7.6 km, direction SW) |
| Mercure Bush Hotel | (4.7 miles, 7.6 km, direction NW) |
| Holiday Inn Guildford | (5.7 miles, 9.1 km, direction NE) |
| Farnham House Hotel | (6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction W) |
| Potters International Hotel | (6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction NW) |
| All hotels in Elstead |
