Pictures of Surrey
About Surrey
In the South-East of England lies the County of Surrey. Although, due to boundary changes much of Northern Surrey has now been dissolved into Greater London. In the county town of Guildford you can explore its wealth of interesting history and admire its sheer beauty. Local attractions include, Guildford Cathedral set in 20 acres of green parkland, Guildford Castle, which dates back to 1066 and Loseley Park, an outstanding example of Elizabethan architecture built by Sir William More in 1562. Since 1780 the market town of Epsom has held the annual and worldwide famous 'Epsom Derby' horse race which continues to attract many visitors from far and wide.
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 | Cobham Mill rests on a picturesque stretch of the river surrounded by dipping weeping willows and graceful swans... Information | Pictures (35) | Hotels |
 | 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... Information | Pictures (8) | Hotels |
 | 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... Information | Pictures (73) | Hotels |
 | Epsom, is known world-wide for what is perhaps the most famous horse race of all time - The Derby... Information | Pictures (25) | Hotels |
 | It was King Caedwalla of Wessex who, in 688 bestowed the Manor of Farnham on the Bishop's of Winchester... Information | Pictures (32) | Hotels |
 | 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... Information | Pictures (128) | Hotels |
 | This is an ancient town, where the parish church of St.Mary and St.Nicholas has existed since Anglo-Saxon times... Information | Pictures (97) | Hotels |
 | 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... Information | Pictures (16) | Hotels |
 | 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... Information | Pictures (22) | Hotels |
 | 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... Information | Pictures (4) | Hotels |
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Recommended attractions in Surrey
 | Box Hill lies in an area of exceptional beauty, it covers beautiful woodland and an outstanding area of chalk downland. It..... Information | Pictures (21) | Hotels |
 | This is a thrilling museum, where now that Concorde is retired, visitors can get the full Concorde experience without a costly..... Information | Pictures (23) | Hotels |
 | England's largest vineyard. Enjoy a hearty lunch with excellent atmosphere and spectacular views. "Indoor Wine Experience" tours..... Information | Pictures (10) | Hotels |
 | This great Surrey cathedral is one of the few churches to come out of the 20th-century. Its design by Sir Edward Maufe had been..... Information | Pictures (6) | Hotels |
 | These beautiful gardens set around an illustrious castle given by Henry IV to Rowland Leinthall, who was later knighted by Henry..... Information | Pictures (270) | Hotels |
 | This lovely gabled Elizabethan house, built of a greenish-grey ragstone from the ruins of nearby Waverley Abbey, was built around..... Information | Pictures (14) | Hotels |
 | This area is one of Surrey's countryside gems. It mostly comprises of mature grassland and woodland where visitors may wander..... Information | Pictures (8) | Hotels |
 | Originally little more than a stream, Virginia Water Lake was begun in 1746 by William, Duke of Cumberland who was then Ranger of..... Information | Pictures (12) | Hotels |
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