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Locals and visitors alike rave about the atmosphere and carefully curated seasonal menus featuring locally sourced ingredients. It's a top choice for all occasions – from romantic getaways to weekends with friends, Dorking is a must visit for cyclists, hikers…

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As Surrey from the Sky is the high-flying theme for Surrey Day 2024 this May, we wanted to share some beautiful Surrey photography and video taken from hilltops and drones to mark the occasion. We hope you enjoy these highlights from our beautiful county. If you would like to…

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DogFest returns to Loseley Park this April with a programme packed full of fun to celebrate the festival’s 10th anniversary – and a big birthday wish to welcome more dog breeds than ever before. From Dog Dancing with Crufts’ Heelwork to Music winner Nicci…

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Surrey is home to a number of stunning attractions. Whether you want to take in a little culture, visit a historic castle or explore the many scenic landscapes within the Surrey Hills you’re absolutely spoilt for choice here. So to help you decide what to do first, second…

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Spend a day or two exploring some of Surrey's most unique landmarks and discover breath-taking views. Here are a selection of places that you really won't want to miss. From the highest point in south east England to the site where King John signed the Magna Carta…

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With our historic architecture and natural beauty you’ll find that there are plenty of photogenic spots in Guildford. All are very popular with our local photographers, but which spots are the most Instagrammable? If you are looking to capture some Instagram-worthy shots…

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24 April 2024 – Hilton Cobham has launched a low waste menu in Seven Hills Restaurant, Bar & Terrace to mark Stop Food Waste Day. Hilton Cobham has launched a low waste menu as part of a pilot scheme to mark Stop Food Waste Day on 24 th April The menus, available to…

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Is there anything better than strolling into a cosy country pub from a bracing walk in the Surrey Hills countryside and settling down to a local pint and delicious meal showcasing the best seasonal produce? Matthew Williams visits The Merry Harriers in Hambledon, an historic…

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The custom of afternoon tea has been credited to Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, in the year 1840. The evening meal in her household was served fashionably late however The Duchess who would become hungry at around 4pm and would ask for a tray of tea, bread and cake to…

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Discover more about the world of setjetting with Jeroen Huijsdens, a Dutch movie buff who runs the Fantastische Filmlocaties podcast about famous movies and the locations where they were filmed. Recently, Jeroen visit Surrey to explore our famous film locations and here he shares…

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With international film studios and London on the doorstep, Guildford and its surrounding villages have long been a top location choice for film makers and producers. With a host of Hollywood hits and prime time TV shows shot in the area, you never know who you might bump into…

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Build a den, fly high on a rope swing, meet cute animals and bring a picnic to eat in a beautiful countryside setting. There’s plenty to do with younger kids in Surrey. Plan your family adventure Wild play at National Trust Hatchlands Park Fire up their imaginations with…

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Surrey has a number of interesting religious landmarks that span the ages, from medieval to modern. Surrey’s only cathedral at Guildford also happens to be one of the most modern in Britain. Until the early 20th century, Holy Trinity church on the High Street in Guildford…

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As the longest river in England, the River Thames spans an incredible 215 miles, with Surrey enjoying around 20 miles of it along its northern border. The Thames Path and other riverside paths mean the Surrey section of the river can be enjoyed in its entirety by avid walkers and…