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England > South East England > Surrey

Click on the headings to find out more: Surrey these days is now acknowledged as the mid-outer suburbs of London i.e: (Richmond on Thames) (See South West London section) but it is a truly beautiful county, and there are many places of interest. Richmond (also called Richmond-upon-Thames) is actually not in London, but in the county of Surrey.

Only 8 miles from the centre of London, it is one of the loveliest areas of England. Located on the Thames river, it has a beautiful relaxed village atmosphere, superb shopping, cinemas, lots of restaurants and clubs, as well as some truly great pubs right on the river itself. Also lots of trendy antique shops, a stunning bucolic old English village green where cricket is played in summer, beautiful houses, and excellent rail links to the city with the Tube, being 18 minutes from London Waterloo with over-ground British Rail services. Not to be missed, it is worth a day trip itself. Climb Richmond Hill and look out over a stunning vista of riverland and the Thames, and from here you can either walk into (or cycle!) nearby Richmond Park, which is a huge Royal Park being home to herds of deer as well as many birds, foxes and badgers. If you go at dusk or even after dark, you may well catch a glimpse of one of these elusive creatures. There is an abundance of parks and the river walks go for miles, upriver to either Hampton Court or down river to nearby beautiful Kew Gardens. Take your beloved rowing on the Thames on a lazy summer afternoon! A must do on a visit to London!


Nearby to Richmond in Surrey also is the big 'must-see' Hampton Court Palace. Jaw-dropping in its grandeur this is England's finest and most splendid palace, steeped in history with magnificent gardens. Allow a full day to enjoy this, especially to experience the famous 300 year old maze. You will be a-mazed! (This only takes about 20 minutes to get to the centre, but you will want more time for the gardens themselves and the palace itself should be taken at a leisurely pace.) A visit will give you an insight into the world of Henry VIII - and what a world it was! Look for the ghost of Catherine Howard (Henry's fifth wife) in the Haunted Gallery, where she ran screaming from the guards after being charged with adultery. You can get there by bus or rail but the boat trip up the Thames from Westminster Pier is most rewarding. Stop off at Richmond on the way!


Epsom Downs Racecourse, near Epsom, is home to the famous Epsom Derby and has been pleasing punters and bookmakers since the days of James I.


Guildford is a big, busy town but surprisingly has kept a country flavour. Alice in Wonderland's Lewis Carroll bought a house here called The Chestnuts as a home for his six unmarried sisters where he died in 1898. The Guildford Museum has a section devoted to him (go down the cobbled High Street in the middle of town and turn left into Quarry Street).
The 20th century Guildford Cathedral was the first Anglican cathedral to be erected in the south of England since the reformation. Pity they don't make them like they used to�
West of Guildford is a high ridge called Hog's Back which gives great views either side. Lewis Carroll, a big walker, was hiking along Hog's Back when he thought of the line, "for the Shark was a Boojum, you see". There is no record of illegal substances being consumed. For trivia buffs - when Carroll (real name Charles Dodgson) travelled, he wrapped every item in his trunk in a separate piece of paper. Curious and curiouser.
Box Hill (just north of Dorking) is the spot where Jane Austen's Emma had her disastrous picnic. Today you could have a fine picnic there or a rewarding walk with good views.
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