Surrey wildlife, local walks & events

Some of the best Christmas markets in Surrey for 2018

10:53

Christmas Market in Kingston by Steve Calcott (CC BY-NC 2.0) via flic.kr/p/4dFMfe

From Santa’s Grottos, to Victorian Christmas markets and late-night shopping, we’ve covered what’s on in Surrey this season

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Reviewing The Chilli Pickle in Guildford

10:41 Matthew Williams

It feels like walking into The Beatles' Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album (Photo by The Chilli Pickle)

Having bloomed in Brighton’s restaurant scene over the past decade, The Chilli Pickle opened its second site in Guildford this summer

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A Surrey walk around the Thames Down Link

Yesterday, 12:56 Chris Howard

Close up of stepping stones at Box Hill (Photo by Pete Lambert)

Enjoy this linear rail to ramble section of the Thames Down Link route taking the short train-ride from Box Hill & Westhumble to Ashtead before walking back

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Surrey Instagrams of the week

Friday, November 9, 2018

Red Squirrel by Sue Cro (CC BY-NC 2.0) via flic.kr/p/Wk2LVP. Text added with canva.com.

We round up 10 of the most beautiful photos of Surrey shared on Instagram this week…

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10 of the best places to see autumn colour in Surrey

Tuesday, November 6, 2018 Natasha Healy

Explore the outdoors this autumn (Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto/petrenkod)

It’s that time of year when our beautiful countryside is alight with the colours of autumn. Here, we pick out some of her favourite spots to enjoy the seasonal splendour – as well as some perfect places for a post-walk refresher

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Walks

A Surrey walk around the Thames Down Link

Yesterday, 12:56 Chris Howard

Enjoy this linear rail to ramble section of the Thames Down Link route taking the short train-ride from Box Hill & Westhumble to Ashtead before walking back

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10 of the best autumn pub walks across Surrey

Thursday, November 1, 2018

The boathouse at Winkworth Arboretum (Photo: Stephen Darlington)

Living in England’s most densely wooded county, it’s always a pleasure to witness Surrey donning its autumn finery. Here’s some of the best places to do just that - plus a few pub pit stops to enjoy on route!

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The ultimate Surrey walking guide

Tuesday, October 23, 2018 Harry Maddock

Albury Park by Simon Greig (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0) via flic.kr/p/MoyDD. Text added with canva.com.

With beautiful countryside, stunning villages and plenty of bluebells during spring, Surrey is an amazing place for a stroll

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Enjoying a Surrey stroll around South Nutfield

Tuesday, September 25, 2018 Chris Howard

Church of St Peter & St Paul at Nutfield (Photo by Tracy Carroll)

Enjoy this 2 hour, 3.5 mile (5.6 km) walk around Nutfield and Priory Farm

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Surrey walk around Puttenham

Tuesday, August 28, 2018 Chris Howard

Enjoy this gentle 1.5 hour, 3 mile (5 km) walk around an area of the North Downs famous for growing hops, used to flavour beer

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Wildlife

Founder David Mills MBE on 21 years of the British Wildlife Centre

Tuesday, August 21, 2018 Claire Saul

The British Wildlife Centre opened its doors 21 years ago and a year later embarked on its first guided visitor tours. Claire Saul celebrates over two decades of conservation excellence with founder David Mills MBE

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The story of Etta Lemon and her contribution to the protection of birdlife

Friday, July 20, 2018 Tessa Boase

Mrs Frank Lemon, mayoress of Reigate 1911-1913 (Photo from Surrey History Society)

Meet Etta Lemon – the dragon of Redhill who founded the RSPB and did battle with the Suffragettes

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Snoring dormouse found cuddling tail at Holmwood Common near Dorking

Tuesday, June 13, 2017

The snoring dormouse found by a National Trust ranger at Holmwood Common near Dorking (Photo: Sophie Parker/National Trust)

A snoring dormouse was caught cuddling her tail as it napped in a National Trust ranger’s hand at Holmwood Common, near Dorking.

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Animal attractions make great spring days out in Surrey

Wednesday, April 12, 2017

You never know who you'll bump into at British Wildlife Centre (Photo: Matt Binstead)

From bouncing baby lambs to swooping birds of prey, rediscover your wild side at one of these Surrey attractions this spring

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Discworld meets Birdworld at Terry Pratchett Owl Parliament near Farnham

Tuesday, April 4, 2017

The Terry Pratchett Owl Parliament at Birdworld, Farnham (Photo: Colin McKenzie)

Fantasy author and creator of the Discworld series, Sir Terry Pratchett has always attracted some weird and wonderful tributes - in life and since Death found his way to his door in 2015...

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10 of the best Surrey nature reserves to visit

Monday, April 3, 2017 Words: Sophie Mariner

The spectacular views from Newlands Corner (Photo G. Sweetnam)

Surrey Wildlife Trust manages over 80 nature reserves across the county, including heathlands, meadows, ancient woodlands, wetlands and grassland, for the benefit of people and wildlife. So, pack up a picnic and visit one of these beautiful havens...

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The battle for Leith Hill – oil exploration in the Surrey Hills

Monday, March 6, 2017

In this month’s column, Andy Smith, Surrey branch director of the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE), highlights perhaps the most controversial threat yet to Surrey’s cherished but vulnerable Green Belt countryside

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British Wildlife Centre’s Matt Binstead on his perfect Surrey weekend

Thursday, March 2, 2017 Photo: British Wildlife Centre

Matt with the British Wildlife Centre's two new otter cubs (Photo: British Wildlife Centre)

Taking care of our fascinating wildlife is more than a full time job for Matt Binstead. Here he reveals how he spends his weekends at the centre, near Lingfield

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