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Things to see and do in Reigate

06:38 James Knighton

An historic market town with streets full of boutiques, stylists and coffee shops, Reigate is a cosmopolitan town at the foot of the North Downs

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What's on this December in Surrey

Friday, November 29, 2019 Judith Palmer

Enjoying the nighttime delights of a festive winter skate at Hampton Court Palace (c) LeftfieldImages.com

We round up some of the best events and things to do across Surrey this month

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Some of the best things to do in Guildford

Thursday, November 28, 2019 James Knighton

Guildford Cathedral The People Cathedral sunset Guildford Surrey England

With iconic architecture and picturesque riverside and countryside walks on the doorstep, Guildford is a beautiful town to visit with an excellent shopping and dining offering, as well as a thriving arts community

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Some of the best Christmas markets in Surrey for 2019

Monday, November 18, 2019

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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Route for a Surrey walk around Blackwater Valley Country Park and Ash

Monday, November 11, 2019 Chris Howard

Enjoy this one-hour easy walk discovering water meadows, ponds and a wide range of waterfowl

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Walks

Route for a Surrey walk around Blackwater Valley Country Park and Ash

Monday, November 11, 2019 Chris Howard

Enjoy this one-hour easy walk discovering water meadows, ponds and a wide range of waterfowl

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Where to go for a stroll in Surrey

Monday, November 11, 2019 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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10 of the best autumn pub walks across Surrey

Friday, October 11, 2019

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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Route for a Surrey walk around Polesden Lacey

Tuesday, September 24, 2019 Chris Howard

Enjoy this moderately easy two-hour, 5.2-mile walk around the hilly countryside surrounding Polesden Lacey, with stunning views over the National Trust estate

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Route for a Surrey walk around Gomshall village

Monday, September 9, 2019 Chris Howard

Gomshall Village (Photo by Chris Howard)

A short, easy family walk to discover some of the Tillingbourne Valley's industrial past

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Wildlife

Surrey residents share the story of their nature re-discovery

Tuesday, July 2, 2019 Simone Prichard

We meet four Surrey residents whose re-discovery of nature has been life-changing

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Surrey Wildlife Trust's success story at Nower Wood

Monday, June 24, 2019

Surrey Wildlife Trust has been revealing the wonders of nature for 60 years. Here we take a look at one of its many success stories, Nower Wood

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8 of the best places for a bluebell walk in Surrey

Wednesday, April 10, 2019 Harriet Danhash

Bluebells by davidhc (CC BY 2.0) via flic.kr/p/ngdjuV

There's nothing quite like the sight of bluebells carpeting the woodland floor. We pick some of the best places in Surrey to see everyone's favourite springtime flower

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Where are the best places to see snowdrops in Surrey

Tuesday, January 29, 2019 Hayley Cooper

Spring is Coming by Peter Trimming (CC BY 2.0) via flic.kr/p/qKv8cV

Floral beauty may be scarce in the winter but it is the snowdrop that is the first herald of spring. Displays of these hardy little blooms can last from January through to March. We pick some of the best places in Surrey to find snowdrops

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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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