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About Shere
This lovely tranquil village on the picturesque Tillingbourne, nestles beneath the rolling countryside of the North Downs. It is rich with pretty cottages with black and white timber-framing, many with over-hanging first storeys, with some dating from the 16th century.
The attractive Church of St.James is approached via a Lych-gate designed by Sir Edwin Luytens in 1902. The church is believed to date from 1190, it has a Norman tower, and pointed arches characteristic of Early English style.
A legend exists telling of a time when King John visited the tree encircled waters of the Silent Pool lying a mile west of the village. He is said to have surprised a maiden bathing naked, she was so over-come that she slipped and drowned! Fact or fiction, this is still a delightful tale, the stuff that English country villages are made of.
Shere is found between Guildford and Dorking, lying close to the North Downs Way.
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 Shere
| Shere Museum | (0.2 miles, 0.4 km) | Pictures |
| Newlands Corner | (1.9 miles, 3.1 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Chilworth Manor | (2.6 miles, 4.2 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Guildford Castle | (4.2 miles, 6.7 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Polesden Lacey | (4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Guildford Cathedral | (5.5 miles, 8.9 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Loseley House | (6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Denbies Wine Estate | (6.2 miles, 9.9 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Winkworth Arboretum | (6.2 miles, 9.9 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| RHS Garden Wisley | (6.6 miles, 10.7 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Box Hill | (7.0 miles, 11.3 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Mickleham Priory | (7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Brooklands Museum | (9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Hog's Back | (10.5 miles, 16.8 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Chessington World of Adventures | (10.8 miles, 17.3 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
All attractions in ShereAll attractions in SurreyComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Shere
Wonersh, a Picturesque Village in the county of Surrey (3.7 miles, 6.0 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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Guildford, in the county of Surrey (4.6 miles, 7.4 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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Cranleigh, a Picturesque Village in the county of Surrey (5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction S)
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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Dorking, a Historic Market Town in the county of Surrey (6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction E)
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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Hascombe, a Picturesque Village in the county of Surrey (6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction SW)
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 (6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction W)
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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Woking, a Historic Market Town in the county of Surrey (7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction NW)
In the 17th-century the old part of Woking was a thriving market town with a lively population.
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Cobham, in the county of Surrey (7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction N)
Cobham Mill rests on a picturesque stretch of the river surrounded by dipping weeping willows and graceful swans.
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Leatherhead, a Historic Market Town in the county of Surrey (7.9 miles, 12.8 km, direction NE)
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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Reigate, a Historic Market Town in the county of Surrey (11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction E)
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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Shepperton, a Picturesque Village in the county of Surrey (11.7 miles, 18.9 km, direction N)
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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Epsom, a Historic Market Town in the county of Surrey (11.8 miles, 19.0 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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Horsham, in the county of West Sussex (12.5 miles, 20.2 km, direction SE)
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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Farnborough, in the county of Hampshire (13.2 miles, 21.2 km, direction W)
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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East Molesey, in the county of Surrey (13.3 miles, 21.5 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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All towns in SurreyComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Gomshall Station | (1.3 miles, 2.0 km, direction E) |
| Chilworth Station | (2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction W) |
| M25 Junction 10 (Wisley Interchange) | (7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction N) |
| M25 Junction 9 | (8.7 miles, 14.0 km, direction NE) |
| London Gatwick Airport | (13.5 miles, 21.7 km, direction E) |
| London Heathrow Airport | (17.5 miles, 28.2 km, direction N) |
| Shere to London | (24.8 miles, 39.9 km, direction NE) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Shere
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Shere center |
| Burrows Lea Country House | (1.1 miles, 1.7 km) |
| Manor House Hotel | (1.9 miles, 3.0 km, direction NW) |
| Hurtwood Inn Hotel | (2.2 miles, 3.6 km, direction SE) |
| Barnett Hill | (3.2 miles, 5.1 km, direction SW) |
| Wotton House | (3.2 miles, 5.2 km, direction E) |
| Ramada Guildford / Leatherhead | (3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction NE) |
| De Vere Venues Horsley Towers | (3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction NE) |
| De Vere Venues Horsley Park | (3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction NE) |
| Mandolay | (4.4 miles, 7.0 km, direction W) |
| The Guildford Hotel | (4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction W) |
| All hotels in Shere |
