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What is your Surrey icon?

Following the release of a new book celebrating England’s icons, which saw Eric Clapton talk about his love of Newlands Corner, Surrey Life caught up with some of the county’s most famous faces to discover what it is that reminds them of home

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All roads lead to Guildford

As Surrey’s historic county town, Guildford is a bustling shopping and tourist destination at the beating heart of the county. Recent reports have also suggested that the area is one of the most ‘recession proof’ in the country. MATTHEW WILLIAMS sets out to discover what it is that makes it so special

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Heads and Tales: The Many Faces of Elmbridge

Full of portraits and life-stories, Heads and Tales: The Many Faces of Elmbridge is the new exhibition at Elmbridge Museum, opening from Saturday November 8 to Wednesday January 21

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Putting a National Trust property to bed

In this month’s National Trust column, Helen Webb, house manager at Clandon Park, near Guildford, gives us a fascinating insight into what goes on at the property during the winter months

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Lest We Forget at Surrey History Centre

The 90th anniversary of the end of the First World War took place on Tuesday November 11 and Surrey History Centre in Woking is staging a month of events to commemorate the occasion

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The best places to see autumn colour in Surrey

What could be more enjoyable at this time of year than getting out in the fresh air and marvelling at the wonderful autumn colour – especially in England’s most wooded county. Here, RON TOFT reveals some of the best places to do just that

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Take a look inside Surrey History Centre

Celebrating its 10th birthday this year, Surrey History Centre is home to an amazing archive of documents that trace the county’s entire history. MATTHEW WILLIAMS went along to discover more about this extraordinary place

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The Surrey Life spa guide

In Surrey Life magazine each month, writer Janet Donin visits a top Surrey spa to give it the SL treatment. Here, are a few snippets and suggestions for the best spas in Surrey to relax and be pampered...

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Foraging for funghi with the National Trust

In the first of a new series, in which the National Trust will be bringing us ideas for fun and seasonal things to do in Surrey, we hear from warden and fungi specialist Andy Goodwin

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Country House Rescue - Saving our stately homes

It’s an expensive business maintaining a stately home, but with a little help from Channel 4’s Country House Rescue, one Surrey couple are hoping to secure the future of Albury Park, near Guildford, with a radical plan. MATTHEW WILLIAMS spent a day with the camera crew

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Surrey flim locations

In the September edition of Surrey Life, we visited Clandon Park, to discover more about the filming of The Duchess, with Keira Knightley. That got the office wondering just how many blockbusters Surrey has featured in..

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Christmas lunch with Surrey produce

We all like using local, seasonal ingredients, but is it really possible to cook your entire Christmas lunch using only Surrey produce? The answer is a resounding ‘yes’, as DEBBIE WARD discovers in December's Surrey Life magazine...
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A year in the life of Surrey Life – 2008

Join us for a look back at the year that was, via 2008's Surrey Life magazine cover stories...
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Surrey Business Awards 2008/09

The entry deadline for Surrey companies and business people to the prestigious Surrey Business Awards is coming up fast on Friday November 28 2008
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Surrey Life Carol Concert 2008

Join the team at Surrey Life, Max Clifford, Dame Jacqueline Wilson and award-winning ladies barbershop choir Surrey Harmony for an evening of carols and Christmas cheer. All proceeds from this year's event go to Guildford-based children's charity CHASE...
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The Surrey Life spa guide

In Surrey Life magazine each month, writer Janet Donin visits a top Surrey spa to give it the SL treatment. Here, are a few snippets and suggestions for the best spas in Surrey to relax and be pampered...
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Your guide to eating out in Surrey

Whether you are looking for fine dining in Michelin starred restaurants or a cosy meal in an old fashioned country pub, eating out in Surrey has a little bit of everything. Here, we give you a brief overview of some of the options...
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Your Surrey Life

DISCUSS the latest news; SHARE your favourite Surrey pubs and restaurants, ideas for days out, cookery tips, home and garden ideas and more; VIEW pictures from the best events around the county and let us know about the ones you're organising; and SEND us your beautiful Surrey pictures
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Behind the scenes

Discover what Susan Hampshire was doing in Surrey...
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