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About Haslemere

This is an attractive old town was granted a market charter by Richard II in 1394. Later Queen Elizabeth I confirmed the town a borough (a status which was lost on the introduction of the Reform Act of 1832), she further re-issued a new charter giving market rights, and the right to hold two annual fairs. Today, Haslemere continues to celebrate Elizabeth's charter of 1596 by holding a biennial Charter Fair in the High Street.

The fortunes of the area were secured in the 18th and 19th centuries from spinning, weaving and basket making. In the middle of the 19th century the town benefited from the advancement of the railways which brought newcomers who found it a pleasant place to live. Interestingly, by the end of the century Haslemere had its own artist's colony, painters were drawn to what was then a charming hamlet in a visually beautiful setting.

Haslemere has several literary associations, in 1871 George Elliot lived in a cottage at nearby Shottermill. It was here that she wrote much of her famous novel Middlemarch. The countryside fringing the town featured in the works of Sir Arthur Conan-Doyle who resided at Undershaw, a lovely house which is now a hotel and restaurant. The town is also proud of its links with Sir Robert Hunter, one of the original founder members of the National Trust. Sir Robert lived in Haslemere from 1883 until his death in 1913, he was chairman of the trust for eighteen years.

There are several noted buildings in the town, of these the Old Town Hall which contains a copy of Queen Elizabeth's charter, dominates the far end of the bustling High Street. St. Bartholomew's church, is a handsome church building of 1871 and stands where a church has stood ever since the 14th century. The church is well worth seeing, amongst its treasures is a window dedicated to the poet, Alfred, Lord Tennyson, this depicts Sir Galahad at the chapel where he saw a vision of the Holy Grail, thus alluding to Tennyson's "Idylls of the King" written in 1869.

Haslemere offers visitors a multiple choice of things to do. An interesting museum housed in a lovely Georgian building, built above earlier foundations, offers the opportunity to explore through a series of exhibits the regions geological, social and natural history. For the very energetic there is swimming at Herons Fitness Centre, and places of interest include Shulbrede Priory, The Devil's Punch Bowl, Frensham Ponds and Hindhead Common, managed by the National Trust.

The town which features an attractive, wide High Street with small independent shops, is surrounded by several delightful villages including: Alfold, Chiddingfold, Cranleigh and Dunsfold. Other villages found in the tranquil countryside are - Whitley, Thursley and Grayswood.

Visitors wishing to stay will find a pleasing choice of hotel accommodation and plenty of inns and restaurants.

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 Haslemere

Devils Punchbowl	(1.9 miles, 3.0 km, direction NW)	Pictures
The Witley Centre	(5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Cowdray House	(6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction S)	Pictures
Winkworth Arboretum	(7.7 miles, 12.5 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Petworth House & Park	(8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Birdworld & Underwater World	(8.6 miles, 13.9 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Hog's Back	(9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction N)	Pictures
Loseley House	(9.8 miles, 15.8 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Farnham Castle	(9.9 miles, 16.0 km, direction N)	Pictures
Petersfield Heath	(11.1 miles, 17.9 km, direction SW)	Pictures
The South Downs	(11.1 miles, 17.9 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Guildford Cathedral	(11.9 miles, 19.2 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Guildford Castle	(11.9 miles, 19.2 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Chilworth Manor	(12.0 miles, 19.3 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Jane Austen's House	(12.1 miles, 19.5 km, direction W)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Haslemere

Midhurst, in the county of West Sussex (7.2 miles, 11.6 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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Hascombe, a Picturesque Village in the county of Surrey (7.4 miles, 12.0 km, direction NE)
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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Godalming, a Historic Market Town in the county of Surrey (7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction NE)
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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Petworth, in the county of West Sussex (8.5 miles, 13.6 km, direction SE)
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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Farnham, a Historic Market Town in the county of Surrey (9.4 miles, 15.1 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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Wonersh, a Picturesque Village in the county of Surrey (10.4 miles, 16.7 km, direction NE)
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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Cranleigh, a Picturesque Village in the county of Surrey (10.6 miles, 17.0 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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Fittleworth, in the county of West Sussex (10.7 miles, 17.2 km, direction SE)
This picturesque little village is dominated by the Church of St.Mary, which stands proudly on top of a hill.
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South Harting, in the county of West Sussex (11.2 miles, 17.9 km, direction SW)
The main village street is thronged with exquisite old properties, some of brick, some tile hung, and some are built of Sussex clunch - a beautiful building material of soft limestone.
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Guildford, in the county of Surrey (11.8 miles, 19.1 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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Alton, in the county of Hampshire (12.3 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 (12.3 miles, 19.8 km, direction W)
In Chawton is the unassuming 18th-century cottage where Jane Austen once lived.
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Farnborough, in the county of Hampshire (13.7 miles, 22.1 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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Shere, a Picturesque Village in the county of Surrey (13.9 miles, 22.4 km, direction NE)
This lovely tranquil village on the picturesque Tillingbourne, nestles beneath the rolling countryside of the North Downs.
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Amberley, in the county of West Sussex (14.9 miles, 24.0 km, direction SE)
Amberley is a pretty little village on the edge of the South Downs, near to the Cathedral town of Arundel.
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Nearby travel help

Haslemere Station	(0.2 miles, 0.3 km)
Liphook Station	(4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction W)
M3 Junction 4A	(15.2 miles, 24.5 km, direction N)
M3 Junction 4	(15.8 miles, 25.4 km, direction N)
London Gatwick Airport	(23.6 miles, 38.0 km, direction E)
London Heathrow Airport	(28.8 miles, 46.4 km, direction N)
Haslemere to London	(38.5 miles, 61.9 km, direction NE)

Hotels & Accommodation in Haslemere

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Haslemere center
Georgian House Hotel	(0.2 miles, 0.3 km)
Lythe Hill Hotel And Spa	(1.1 miles, 1.7 km)
De Vere Branksome	(1.2 miles, 1.9 km, direction W)
The Swan Inn	(3.8 miles, 6.2 km, direction E)
The Pride Of The Valley Hotel	(4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction NW)
Old Thorns Golf & Country Estate	(5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction W)
Best Western Frensham Pond Hotel	(5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction NW)
The Kings Arms and Royal Hotel	(7.9 miles, 12.8 km, direction NE)
Princess Royal Lodge	(9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction N)
Ramada Farnham	(9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction N)
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