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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

The old tree

Godalming (47 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Surrey

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...

Littleton Lake

Shepperton (24 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Surrey

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...

Church of St. John the Baptist, St. Johns. Woking, Surrey

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

Punchbowl from top

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.....

From a distance (Guildford Castle)

Guildford Castle (27 Pictures)

This is one of the few castles that the French did manage to capture. It was one of three English castle's taken by the Dauphin.....

Polesden Lacy June 2011

Polesden Lacey (127 Pictures)

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

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