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Exploring the most picturesque & historic places to visit in the county of Surrey, England.

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

A picture of Cranleigh in Surrey

Cranleigh (19 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Surrey

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...

Bridge over the River Mole at Leatherhead

Leatherhead (108 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Surrey

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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Recommended Attractions to visit in Surrey

Claremont gardens

Claremont Landscape Garden (21 Pictures)

One of the first and finest gardens of the English Landscape style...

Virginia Water Lake, Virginia Water, Surrey.

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.....

Winkworth Arboretum in Surrey

Winkworth Arboretum (31 Pictures)

The magnificent landscape of Winkworth was begun in 1937 when Dr.Wilfred Fox took the opportunity to acquire a parcel of land.....

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