Local Attractions
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Epsom Downs Racecourse
Set in the beautiful rolling hills of the North Downs in Surrey, just 30 minutes from London, Epsom Downs has a fun-filled fixture list of fifteen race days.
Website: www.epsomderby.co.uk
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Sandown Park Racecourse
The spacious, modern Grandstand is designed to get you as close to the action as is humanly possible.
Website: www.sandown.co.uk
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Thorpe Park
The UK's most thrilling theme park, with more thrill rides than any theme park in the country - you'll enjoy an adrenaline packed day!
Website: www.ThorpePark.com
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Chessington World of Adventures
Chessington World of Adventures is a theme park and zoo in south-west London. It lies 12 miles from Central London, close to the A3 and M25 (junction 9 or 10).
The park has a selection of attractions, ranging from the brand new Kobra thrill ride in Wild Asia, to family-oriented rides such as the Bubbleworks. It also has over 1,000 animals, many of which can be seen from the Safari Skyway, an elevated monorail around the Zoo.
Address: Chessington World of Adventures & Zoo, Leatherhead Road , Chessington, Surrey KT9 2NE
Website: www.chessington.com
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Wisley Gardens
Wisley is undoubtedly one of the great gardens of the world. Its huge plant collection is also diverse, with a comprehensive fruit-growing collection, alpines, vegetables, bulbs as well as herbaceous and woody plants
Website: www.rhs.org.uk/wisley
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Denbies Wine Estate
Denbies English Vineyard is situated in Dorking,Surrey. An all weather destination, the "Indoor Wine Experience" tours operate all year, the Outdoor Vineyard Train runs daily from March - November. This beautiful English vineyard is a popular day out and business venue for local visitors in Surrey and further afield
Website: www.denbiesvineyard.co.uk
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Guided Walks of Guildford
The most popular walking tour is the Historical Tour of the town. This includes a brief history from the earliest times with visits to the Abbot's Hospital, St Mary's Church, the Undercroft and the Castle grounds. In addition to the Historic Walking Tour, the Guides offer other walking tours on Medieval Guildford, Hidden Guildford, The River Wey and Lewis Carroll.
Website: www.guildfordwalks.org.uk
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Guildford Spectrum Leisure Complex
One of the most exciting leisure complex's in the UK
Website: www.guildfordspectrum.co.uk
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The Electric Theatre
Special Events, Café Culture, Drama, Musical Theatre, Folk, Dance, Comedy, Film, Children/ Young People and much much more…
Website: www.electrictheatre.co.uk
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Grayshott Pottery
Grayshott Pottery was established in 1956. Its origins can, however be traced back to the Compton Pottery built near Guildford at the turn of the Century by Mary Watts, wife of famous Victorian painter.
Website: www.grayshottpottery.com
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Watts Chapel
An Arts & Crafts Masterpiece
Website: www.wattsgallery.org.uk
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Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
Today Guildford's Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, under the Directorship of James Barber, is a busy producing and receiving house creating shows in Guildford and touring nationally with many transferring to the West End.
Website: www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
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Guildford Castle
Guildford Castle started out as a Norman motte and bailey castle, built soon after 1066.
Website: www.castlexplorer.co.uk/england/guildford/guildford.php
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Guildford Cathedral
Guildford Cathedral is the mother church of the Diocese of Guildford, covering 500 square miles of Surrey, north east Hampshire, the London Borough of Kingston and a part of West Sussex.
Website: www.guildford-cathedral.org
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Guildford Museum
Set in a series of historic buildings just a couple of minutes walk from Guildford High Street, the Museum is full of charm and interest.
Website: www.visitsurrey.com/site/things-to-do/guildford-museum-p55373
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The Guildhall
The Guildhall is a 16th and 17th century building of great historic interest.
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Wanborough Barn
Wanborough is a small hamlet in Surrey approximately 6 km west of Guildford on the northern slopes of the Hog's Back.
Neighbouring villages include: Puttenham and Christmas Pie. Wanborough has grown up around and to service Wanborough Manor.
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Hogs Back Brewery
The Hogs Back Brewery is an independent brewery based in Tongham, Surrey. Our flagship real ale, ‘TEA’ (Traditional English Ale), has proved to be a favourite of cask conditioned ale drinkers throughout the UK and is the proud winner of many awards.
Website: www.hogsback.co.uk
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River Wey and Godalming Navigations and Dapdune Wharf
The Wey was one of the first British rivers to be made navigable, and opened to barge traffic in 1653. This 15-mile waterway linked Guildford to Weybridge on the Thames, and then to London.
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-riverwey_godalmingnavigations_dapdunewharf
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Guildford Boathouse
Boat Fleet, River Trips, Cruise & Dine, Rowing Boats & Canoes
Website: www.guildfordboats.co.uk/index.htm
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Box Hill
An outstanding area of woodland and open chalk downland. It has much to offer families, as well as ramblers and naturalists, with many beautiful walks and views towards the South Downs.
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Hampton Court Palace
Visitors are offered an introductory exhibition, a guide through Tudor kitchens, a costume guide tour, and the opportunity to see the Queen’s state apartments, the King’s apartments and the Wolsey and Georgian rooms.
One of the most impressive sights is the Great Hall, Englands last and greatest medievel hall, decorated with sumptuous tapestries. Outside you can try not to get lost in the worlds most famous maze or visit the Privy garden restored to its 1702 glory. Refreshments can be found in either the coffee shop, café or by taking your own picnic.
Address: Hampton Court Palace, Surrey KT8 9AU
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Bocketts Farm Park
Bocketts Farm is a working family farm set in the beautiful Surrey countryside near Leatherhead.
Website: www.bockettsfarm.co.uk
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Fire & Iron Gallery
Known across the world as the place to see and buy the very best metalwork by leading international artists working with iron, steel, stainless steel, gold, silver, platinum, titanium, copper, bronze, brass, tin, aluminium, pewter and zinc.
Website: www.fireandiron.co.uk
