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a Historic Market Town in the county of Surrey

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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	Running Horses Mickleham, Surrey, England (1.6 miles, 2.6 km, direction S) Located on the outskirts of Dorking, Surrey, this charming 16th century inn provides easy accessibility to both Heathrow and Gatwick Airports, the M25 and the Channel Tunnel.... More info and book online.. Price from £67.00
	Woodlands Park Hotel Cobham, Surrey, England (2.3 miles, 3.7 km, direction NW) In green Surrey countryside, this stunning country house has 2 restaurants, one mile (1.6 km) from Cobham and Leatherhead; 10 miles (16 km) from Guildford and Woking.... More info and book online.. Price from £119.00
	Mercure Box Hill Burford Bridge Hotel Dorking, Surrey, England (2.6 miles, 4.2 km, direction S) The Mercure Box Hill Burford Bridge Hotel is situated in one of the most picturesque parts of Surrey and has a restaurant, an outdoor heated pool and a croquet lawn.... More info and book online.. Price from £71.00
	Bookham Grange Hotel Bookham, Surrey, England (2.8 miles, 4.5 km, direction W) Bookham Grange Hotel is 2 miles (3.2 km) from Leatherhead and walking distance from Bookham train station with its frequent connections to London. The hotel is located on the edge of Bookham Common ... More info and book online.. Price from £50.00
	Preston Cross Hotel Leatherhead, Surrey, England (2.9 miles, 4.7 km, direction SW) The Preston Cross Hotel is a fine country house hotel set in four acres of beautiful wooded grounds. From the moment you arrive, you are truly welcome at the Preston Cross Hotel.... More info and book online.. Price from £70.00

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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)