Pictures of Surrey

About the county of 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.

Recommended Towns & Villages to visit in Surrey

Hascombe (5 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Surrey

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...

Shere (33 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Surrey

This lovely tranquil village on the picturesque Tillingbourne, nestles beneath the rolling countryside of the North Downs...

Woking (24 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Surrey

In the 17th-century the old part of Woking was a thriving market town with a lively population...

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Recommended Attractions to visit in Surrey

Devils Punchbowl (6 Pictures)

The Devils Punchbowl is situated in the east of Hindhead, the whole area is the largest open space in surrey. It is the gateway.....

Guildford Cathedral (6 Pictures)

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.....

Polesden Lacey (127 Pictures)

Regency country house with renowned Edwardian interiors and gardens, set in beautiful downland countryside...

Virginia Water Lake (16 Pictures)

Originally little more than a stream, Virginia Water Lake was begun in 1746 by William, Duke of Cumberland who was then Ranger of.....

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