Charms of Surrey

A multi faceted county that combines peaceful open countryside and wide open spaces with lovely market towns and rivers.  Linked to the sea by the River Wey and the Wey and Godalming Navigations, in its heyday it was an important trading post as commemorated at the Dapdune Wharf in Guildford, home to a restored Wey barge. Runnymede at Egham was the site of the signing of the Magna Carta, and Waverley and Chertsey Abbeys were very significant in medieval history.

A range of local hotels, subject to availability, can be offered to suit individual requirements.

PLACES TO VISIT/THINGS TO DO

Kew Gardens - Richmond Over the years Kew has developed into 300 acres of garden containing a collection of more than 40,000 varieties of plants and in 2009 Kew Gardens will be celebrating their 250th Anniversary. They will be hosting many festivals and events throughout the year starting off with the Tropical Extravaganza, an amazing display of tropical plants. With its spectacular greenhouses, two art galleries, feature gardens and the opening of Kew Palace in April 2006 this is an experience you can not afford to miss.

RHS Garden Wisley – Woking Wisley is one of Britain’s best loved gardens with 240 acres offering an array of beautiful plants plus innovative design and cultivation techniques. The richly planted borders, sumptuous rose gardens and the magnificent rock garden offer a dazzling display of texture and colour! Hampton Court Palace With 500 years of royal history, Hampton Court is one of England’s finest attractions. It is a magnificent palace with everything from Tudor kitchens to splendid State Apartments. Guides in full costume can be found throughout offering an insight to the history of this enchanting palace. 60 acres of formal gardens featuring The Privy Garden, 20th Century Garden & The Maze, to name but a few, offer a relaxing way to round off your day.

Box Hill (NT) - This outstanding area of woodland and chalk downland offers many beautiful walks with spectacular views towards the South Downs. At the summit is an information centre, facilities and a fort dating from the 1890’s

Denbies Wine Estate - Situated in Dorking, England’s largest vineyard offers a unique and fascinating insight into all aspects of wine production. The ‘Indoor Wine Experience’ operates throughout the year and the Outdoor Vineyard Train runs daily from March to October. Visitors Centre; two restaurants; one with spectacular views of the estate; indoor Garden Conservatory.

Thames Boat Trip - A delightful cruise past busy riverside towns on the River Thames. Guildford Historic county town with cobbled streets and twisting lanes.

Clandon Park - An 18th century Palladian mansion in West Clandon, and Hatchlands Park, in East Clandon

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