"Local places to visit"

Within a stone's throw of London and with Heathrow and Gatwick airports bordering the Counties, it could not be easier for getting to, and travelling around, Surrey and N.E Hampshire.  The counties are well known for their traditional English landscape, it's areas of outstanding natural beauty, vibrant market towns, picturesque villages, traditional pubs and historical country houses.

History and heritage surrounds you wherever you go in Surrey or N.E Hampshire, from celebrated literary figures to famous gardens.  Tennyson and George Eliot produced some of their literary masterpieces here while Turner was inspired by the beauty of Surrey's landscape and captured this in many paintings.

Art Galleries

Foyer Gallery / James Hockey Gallery

The Surrey Institute of Art & Design, Farnham Campus, Falkner Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7DS.  Tel: (01252) 892668 Fax: (01252) 892667. ckapteijn@SURRART.ac.uk

A balanced programme of national exhibitions: art, craft, design and media, reflecting the quality at the heart of the Surrey Institute.

Open daily (except Sun) 1000-1630, Sat 1000-1600.

Lewis Elton Gallery - University of Surrey

Stag Hill, Guildford, GU2 5XH.  Tel: (01483) 259167 Fax: (01483) 300803.

Three-weekly exhibitions showing the work of internationally and nationally known artists, potters and sculptors, plus holograms, craftwork, photographs of dance and theatre work

Open Mon-Fri 1000-1700, Sat & Sun during term time 1400-1700.

Guildford House Gallery

155 High Street, Guildford.  Tel: (01483) 444740

Maltings Gallery

East Wing, Farnham Maltings, Bridge Square, Farnham.  Tel: (01252) 713637

Themed exhibitions covering all visual arts media complemented by courses, classes and activities.

The Countryside

Basingstoke Canal Visitor Centre

Mytchett Place Road, Mytchett.  Tel: (01252) 370073 Fax: (01252) 371758.  o@hants.gov.uk

Family attraction with boat trips, adventure playground, canal-side tearoom, exhibition, campsite and special events programme.

Open Easter-end Sept: Tue-Sun 1030-1700, Oct-Easter: Tue-Fri 1030-1630.

Frimley Lodge Park

Sturt Road, Mytchett. Tel: (01252) 836970

Woodland and canal-side walks, play areas, miniature railway, 9 hole pitch & putt course.  Cafe.  Disabled toilets.

Lightwater Country Park

The Avenue, Lightwater. Tel: (01276) 479582

Heathland and woodland walks, fishing, stunning views of surrounding countryside.  Fitness and nature trails.  Nature Conservancy Council designated Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Open from dawn to dusk.  Admission free.  Group visits by arrangement.

Runnymede Pleasure Grounds

Windsor Road, Egham, Near Windsor

A relaxing riverside park giving access to walks along the River, including the Thames Path National Trail and local countryside.  The park is opposite Runnymede Meadows and the memorials commemorating the signing of the Magna Carta by King John in 1215, John F Kennedy and the Commonwealth Air Forces.

Open all year.  Summer (May-August) weekdays: 0800-2100, other weekdays: 0800-dusk, weekends: 0900-1200 or dusk.  Admission free.

Newlands Corner and Albury Downs

Off the A25, between Guildford and Shere.  Tel: (01483) 517595

Superb views, open hillside, shady woodlands and self guided trails.  Also visit the Countryside Centre - Open daily, staffed on Sundays for the sale of Maps, Trail Leaflets and Nature Guides.  Home to the Surrey Hills Celebration Sculpture

Open daily, staffed on Sundays.

Claremont Landscape Garden

Portsmouth Road, Esher.  Tel: (01372) 467806  Fax: (01372) 464394

One of the earliest surviving English lanscape gardens.  Discover the unique turf amphitheatre and camelia terrace, lake, island with pavilion and grotto.  This beautiful landscape garden is a haven of peace and tranquility.  Enjoy a gentle stroll around the lake or an invigorating walk around the whole garden.

Open all year round.  April-October: Monday to Friday 1000-1800, Saturdays, Sundays & BH Mondays 1000-1900.  November-March open daily except Mondays 1000-1700 or sunset if earlier.  Admission 3 adult/senior citizen, 1.50 child.

Painshill Landscape Garden

Portsmouth Road, Cobham, KT11 1JE.  Tel: (01932) 868113  Fax: (01932) 868001

Beautiful 158 acre 18th century landscape garden with gothic temple, ruined abbey, Turkish tent, Chinese bridge, lake, crystal grotto, giant water wheel and much more!

Open all year round.  April-October, Tues-Sun and Bank Holidays 1030-1800 (last entry 1630), November-March, Tue-Thu, Sat and Sun and bank Holidays, 1100-1600 (last entry 1500).  Closed Christmas Day & Boxing Day.  Admission 3.80 adult, 3.30 senior citizen, 1.50 child over 5 and under 16.

The Savill Garden, Windsor Great Park

Wick Lane, Englefield Green.  Tel: (01753) 847518  Fax: (01753) 847536

World renowned woodland garden with adjoining rose gardens and herbaceous borders.  Beauty at all seasons.  Gift shop, plant centre and restaurant.

Open daily 1000-1800 March-October, 1000-1600 November-March.  Closed 25-26 December.  Admission 3.80 adult, 3.30 senior citizens.

Wisley Gardens

RHS Garden, Wisley, Woking, Surrey, GU23 4QB.  Tel: (01483) 224234  Fax: (01483) 211750

The Royal Horticultural Society at Wisley is acclaimed by gardeners throughout the world.  But you don't have to be a keen gardener to appreciate the beauty of Wisley: whatever the season, the Garden is a unique and enchanting place that people return to time and time again.

Open all year Mon-Fri 1000-dusk (or 1800), Sat-Sun 0900-dusk (or 1800).  (Last admission 1730.)  Admission 5.00 adult, 5.00 senior citizen.  NB, SUNDAY IS MEMBERS ONLY.

Historical Buildings and Monuments

Farnham Castle Keep

Castle Hill, Farnham, Surrey, GU6 0AG

Once the seat of the Bishop of Winchester, this motte and bailey castle dates back to the 12th century.  Free audio tour.

Open 1st April-30th September 1000-1800; 1st October-31st October 1000-1700. Admission 2.00 adult, 1.50 senior citizen, 1.00 child.

Guildford Castle & Grounds

Castle Street, Guildford.  Tel: (01483) 444702  Fax: (01483) 444717

Just a few minutes walk from Guildford High Street stands the ruined remains of Guildford Castle surrounded by beautiful gardens.

Open 1st April-30th September 1000-1800.  Admission 85p adult, 40p senior citizen / child.

Guildhall

High Street, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3AA.  Tel: (01483) 444035

16th & 17th Century building of great interest.  Formerly a courtroom & Council chambers.

Open Tuesday & Thursday, guided tours 1400, 1500, 1600.  Admission free.

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