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a Historic Market Town in the county of Surrey

Bridge over the River Mole at Leatherhead

About Leatherhead

This is an ancient town, where the parish church of St.Mary and St.Nicholas has existed since Anglo-Saxon times. The town developed on the banks of the delightful River Mole, where it carves its way through the north downs. One of the loveliest sights in the town is the stunning multi-arched bridge spanning the clear, sparkling waters of the Mole.

There is a small atmospheric town centre where some of the finest buildings include the historic Running Horse Inn, built in the 15th-century. Elizabeth I, as Princess Elizabeth is said to have stayed the night here, owing to the Mole being in flood and impossible to cross. There are also tales of smugglers using the inn as a frequent meeting place. The inn retains much of its historic character, and provides a relaxing friendly place for visitors to enjoy lunch or an evening meal.

Leatherhead has been the home of some famous people, amongst these are the Beaverbrook family, Marc Bolan and Kevin Williams, the Home Doctor. It is the burial place of Sir Anthony Hawkins (1863-1933) who as Anthony Hope wrote The prisoner of Zenda and created the Kingdom of Ruritania. This is also the town where John Wesley preached his last sermon a few days prior to his death at the age of 88, the year was 1791.

The town is famous for its Royal School for the Blind, this was established in 1799 and went to become one of the largest of its kind in the world. The school, as seeAbility, was visited by the late Diana, Princess of Wales, in 1995, almost two hundred years after its inception.


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Recommended towns near Leatherhead

Epsom, a Historic Market Town in the county of Surrey (4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction NE)
Epsom, is known world-wide for what is perhaps the most famous horse race of all time - The Derby.
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Dorking, a Historic Market Town in the county of Surrey (4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction S)
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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Cobham, in the county of Surrey (4.4 miles, 7.1 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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Reigate, a Historic Market Town in the county of Surrey (6.4 miles, 10.4 km, direction SE)
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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East Molesey, in the county of Surrey (7.6 miles, 12.2 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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Shere, a Picturesque Village in the county of Surrey (7.9 miles, 12.8 km, direction SW)
This lovely tranquil village on the picturesque Tillingbourne, nestles beneath the rolling countryside of the North Downs.
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Shepperton, a Picturesque Village in the county of Surrey (8.8 miles, 14.1 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 (10.3 miles, 16.6 km, direction W)
In the 17th-century the old part of Woking was a thriving market town with a lively population.
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Guildford, in the county of Surrey (11.3 miles, 18.2 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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Wonersh, a Picturesque Village in the county of Surrey (11.6 miles, 18.6 km, direction SW)
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 (12.4 miles, 20.0 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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Kew, in the county of Greater London (13.2 miles, 21.2 km, direction N)
Kew is just downstream from the delights of Richmond, and is best known for the Royal Botanic Gardens, or as they are more popularly known 'Kew Gardens'.
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Fulham, in the county of Greater London (13.6 miles, 22.0 km, direction N)
It is the home to both Fulham Football Club and Chelsea, both play at Premiership level, thus some of the football's most talented and highly paid stars can often be spotted strolling along Fulham's streets.
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Oxted, in the county of Surrey (14.3 miles, 23.0 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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Hammersmith, in the county of Greater London (14.4 miles, 23.2 km, direction N)
Hammersmith developed around the River Thames, which is crossed via a graceful suspension bridge designed by Sir Joseph Bazalgette.
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Nearby travel help

Leatherhead Station(0.6 miles, 1.0 km)
M25 Junction 9(1.1 miles, 1.7 km)
M25 Junction 9(1.6 miles, 2.5 km, direction N)
Ashtead Station(2.1 miles, 3.3 km, direction NE)
London Gatwick Airport(11.6 miles, 18.7 km, direction SE)
London Heathrow Airport(13.7 miles, 22.0 km, direction NW)
Leatherhead to London(17.3 miles, 27.8 km, direction NE)

Hotels & Accommodation in Leatherhead

Hotel NameApproximate distance from Leatherhead center
Preston Cross Hotel(0.0 miles, 0.0 km)
Woodlands Park Hotel(2.3 miles, 3.7 km, direction NW)
Mercure Burford Bridge Boxhill(2.6 miles, 4.2 km, direction S)
Mercure White Horse Dorking(4.1 miles, 6.7 km, direction S)
Holiday Inn London Chessington(4.2 miles, 6.8 km, direction N)
De Vere Venues Hartsfield Manor(4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction SE)
De Vere Venues Horsley Towers(4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction SW)
De Vere Venues Horsley Park(4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction SW)
Cobham Lodge(4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction NW)
Ramada Guildford / Leatherhead(5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction SW)
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