Surrey Tourist

See Culture (Surrey poet)

Hampton Court Palace

• Made famous by Henry VIII, Hampton Court sits on the banks of the Thames. Lovely house and gardens - plus amazing maze!
• http://www.the-eye.com/hcintro.htm

Newlands Corner

• Beautiful viewpoint across Surrey, just outside Guildford
• http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk

The Silent Pool

• Who knows the secret of the Lady of the Lake? Also, just outside Guildford
• http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Royal Botanic Gardens

• World famous gardens in Kew, just outside London
• http://www.rbgkew.org.uk

Royal Horticultural Society Garden

• Near Wisley, this is one of the most important gardens in the country.
• http://www.rhs.org.uk

Winkworth Arboretum

• Beautiful woodlands and lakes. Visit in spring for a dazzling display of bluebells, or in the autumn for some gorgeous riots of colour.

Clandon Park

• Palladian country house just outside Guildford.
• http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Farnham Castle Keep

• Small castle overlooking Farnham town

Guildford Castle and Grounds

• Ruined tiny garrison castle - but offers great views for anyone who braves the steps.

Guildford Cathedral

• Consecrated in 1961, this brick built cathedral is either loved or hated. Standing on a hilltop, it can be seen from miles around.

Hatchlands Park

• Beautiful house and grounds with the world's largest collection of keyboard instruments.

Loseley Park

• Excellent Elizabethan mansion just outside Guildford

Polsden Lacey

• Elegant regency villa - now a National Trust monument
• http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Birdworld

• Appealing wildlife sanctuary - great for kids. Just outside Farnham.

Gomshall Mill

• Lovely old mill - now used as a tea-room. Very English. Near Guildford.

Epsom and Sandown

• Two of the country's finest horse racecourses.

Alice Holt Forest

• Large forest just outside Farnham. Lots of natural flora and fauna. Cycle tracks with bicycles for hire. Good day out for families or friends.

Savill Garden

• World famous woodland and rose garden.

Farnham Museum

• Well run country museum - very small.

Denbies Wine Estate

• Near Dorking - yes, we make wine in the UK!

Chessington World of Adventures

• Large theme park with nearly 2 million visitors a year

Guildford Spectrum

• Totally excellent sports centre with swimming, leisure pool, ice-skating, bowling, athletics, and much more!

Hog's Back Brewery

• Yes! Near Farnham - you can see how real beer is made.

Runnymede

• This is where the Magna Carta was signed in 1251 by King John. On the banks of the Thames near Windsor.

Box Hill

• Lovely beauty spot - brilliant for skiing or tobogganing when it snows!
• http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Leith Hill

• The highest point in the south-east with views to match its fame. Visit in May or June for the rhododendrons.
• http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Ham House

• Near Richmond, an outstanding Stuart house.
• http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Richmond Park

• Royal park on the outskirts of London.

Wimbledon Tennis

• Need we say more?
• http://www.wimbledon.org

Claremont Landscape garden

• Started in 1715 these gardens were already world famous 200 years ago. Near Esher.
• http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Some Surrey Links

The Official Guildford Web Site

http://www.guildford.org.uk