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About Reigate

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.

The town is particularly noted for its fine castle constructed by William de Warenne. The castle, standing in the midst of beautiful grounds was captured by Simon de Montfort in 1264 and was subjected to siege during the English Civil War. The large Gatehouse guarding the bridge to the bailey is a folly built around the middle of the 19th century. This is a lovely place to see, the surrounding parkland is a joy with lovely views in all directions.

Historically, the name of the town is thought to derive from de Warenne's time and may come from Roe Deer Gate, as initially the town spread out from the entrance to William de Warenne's deer park, the landscape of which now forms Priory Park and Reigate Park. The caves beneath the castle are reputed to have been used by the rebellious barons prior to meeting at Runnymede for the signing of the Magna Carta. Although not a great deal is left of the castle, this and the caves and park remain open for the enjoyment of the public.

The 13th century Augustinian Reigate Priory lasted as a monastery until the Dissolution and was later granted by Henry VIII to William Howard, Ist Baron Howard of Effingham for use as a residence. In later years the priory became the home of the Earl of Nottingham, who as Lord High Admiral commanded the force who defeated the Spanish Armada. Today, this gracious building is used as a school.

Ringed by the dancing River Mole, Reigate has some very pleasant residential areas, it is therefore unsurprising to find a few well known faces around. It is the home of the BBC's Royal Correspondent Nick Owen, and of ITV's News Presenter Nicholas Owen. Dame Margot Fonteyn was born in the town as was Caroline Quentin and DJ Fatboy Slim.

Visitors will find plenty to see and do, there is a lively shopping centre with several individual shops, one, "The Penny Black" is the noted haunt of stamp collectors. Spacious streets hold several styles of architecture including beautiful churches and the lovely old town hall. You will also find a wide selection of pubs, quaint inns, restaurants of different cuisines, cafe's and tea rooms.

Reigate is conveniently placed for easy reach of London with its historic buildings, chic shops and nightlife, or for reaching the attractive seaside towns of the Sussex coast, which include Brighton, Hove and Worthing.

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 Reigate

Reigate & Colley Hill	(1.1 miles, 1.8 km)	Pictures
Box Hill Country Park	(4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction W)	Pictures
Denbies Wine Estate	(5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction W)	Pictures
Mickleham Priory	(5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Gatwick Zoo	(6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction S)	Pictures
Polesden Lacey	(7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction W)	Pictures
Horton Country Park	(8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Chessington World of Adventures	(9.1 miles, 14.7 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Tilgate Forest Country Park	(9.7 miles, 15.5 km, direction S)	Pictures
Buchan Country Park	(10.3 miles, 16.5 km, direction S)	Pictures
Greathed Manor	(11.0 miles, 17.8 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Morden Hall Park	(11.3 miles, 18.1 km, direction N)	Pictures
Shere Museum	(11.4 miles, 18.3 km, direction W)	Pictures
Wakehurst Place	(12.4 miles, 19.9 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Down House	(12.7 miles, 20.4 km, direction NE)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Reigate

Dorking, a Historic Market Town in the county of Surrey (5.5 miles, 8.9 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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Leatherhead, a Historic Market Town in the county of Surrey (6.4 miles, 10.4 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 (7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction NW)
Epsom, is known world-wide for what is perhaps the most famous horse race of all time - The Derby.
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Oxted, in the county of Surrey (8.9 miles, 14.3 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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Cobham, in the county of Surrey (10.9 miles, 17.5 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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East Grinstead, in the county of West Sussex (11.2 miles, 18.0 km, direction SE)
East Grinstead became notable following World War II for its Queen Victoria Hospital where remarkable plastic surgery operations were performed on badly burned servicemen.
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Shere, a Picturesque Village in the county of Surrey (11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction W)
This lovely tranquil village on the picturesque Tillingbourne, nestles beneath the rolling countryside of the North Downs.
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East Molesey, in the county of Surrey (13.0 miles, 20.8 km, direction NW)
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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Downe, in the county of Greater London (13.2 miles, 21.2 km, direction NE)
In common with most of this region the history of Downe reaches down the centuries to the days of the Romans and William the Conqueror.
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Horsham, in the county of West Sussex (13.2 miles, 21.3 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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Cranleigh, a Picturesque Village in the county of Surrey (13.8 miles, 22.2 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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Shepperton, a Picturesque Village in the county of Surrey (15.1 miles, 24.2 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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Wonersh, a Picturesque Village in the county of Surrey (15.1 miles, 24.3 km, direction W)
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Chiddingstone, in the county of Kent (15.3 miles, 24.6 km, direction E)
Fascinating village, owned by the National Trust which is crammed with beautiful properties from the 16th and 17th-century probably built with iron-industry money.
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Guildford, in the county of Surrey (15.9 miles, 25.6 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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Nearby travel help

Reigate Station	(0.3 miles, 0.5 km)
M25 Junction 8 (Reigate Hill Interchange)	(1.4 miles, 2.3 km, direction N)
Earlswood (Surrey) Station	(1.8 miles, 2.8 km, direction SE)
M23 Junction 7	(3.6 miles, 5.9 km, direction NE)
London Gatwick Airport	(6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction S)
Reigate to London	(19.0 miles, 30.6 km, direction N)
London Heathrow Airport	(19.4 miles, 31.3 km, direction NW)

Hotels & Accommodation in Reigate

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Reigate center
Best Western Reigate Manor Hotel	(0.9 miles, 1.5 km)
Bridge House Hotel	(1.2 miles, 2.0 km, direction N)
Nutfield Priory Hotel & Spa	(2.4 miles, 3.8 km, direction E)
De Vere Venues Hartsfield Manor	(2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction W)
Skylane Hotel	(4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction SE)
Thistle London Gatwick	(4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction SE)
Langshott Manor	(4.3 miles, 7.0 km, direction SE)
The Gatwick White House Hotel	(4.8 miles, 7.8 km, direction S)
Corner House Hotel	(4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction S)
Acorn Lodge Gatwick	(4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction S)
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