Food Scene
Cafe in a restored Victorian hothouse, plus shops, gallery and spa treatments, inside a beautiful walled garden.
Telephone: +44 1932 589 536
8 locals recommend
The Medicine Garden
Downside RoadCafe in a restored Victorian hothouse, plus shops, gallery and spa treatments, inside a beautiful walled garden.
Telephone: +44 1932 589 536
Loch Fyne Restaurant
17 Portsmouth RdSustainably sourced British fish and seafood.
Telephone: +44 1932 586 010
Airy gastropub with exposed ceiling beams, fireplaces and heavy wood tables, plus large beer garden.
Opening hours: 11.30am – 10.30pm
Telephone: +44 1932 862 364
Website: blackswanockham.com
11 locals recommend
The Black Swan
Old Brighton Road NorthAiry gastropub with exposed ceiling beams, fireplaces and heavy wood tables, plus large beer garden.
Opening hours: 11.30am – 10.30pm
Telephone: +44 1932 862 364
Website: blackswanockham.com
A family-friendly pub in Cobham, which has a cosy bar, airy restaurant and pub garden. Great for Sunday lunch, a relaxed drink or a celebratory event.
Opening hours: 11am – 11pm
Telephone: +44 1932 862 105
Website: cricketerscobham.com
45 locals recommend
The Cricketers
Downside CommonA family-friendly pub in Cobham, which has a cosy bar, airy restaurant and pub garden. Great for Sunday lunch, a relaxed drink or a celebratory event.
Opening hours: 11am – 11pm
Telephone: +44 1932 862 105
Website: cricketerscobham.com
Offering fresh, home-cooked food and speciality coffee in a casual eating atmosphere.
Opening hours:
Monday to Saturday 8.30am – 5pm
Sunday 9am – 3.30pm
Telephone: +44 1932 860 113
Website: www.hellofego.com
8 locals recommend
Fego Restaurant
14 Anyards RdOffering fresh, home-cooked food and speciality coffee in a casual eating atmosphere.
Opening hours:
Monday to Saturday 8.30am – 5pm
Sunday 9am – 3.30pm
Telephone: +44 1932 860 113
Website: www.hellofego.com
A cosy bar for drinks, a beautiful brasserie for dining and a gorgeous garden, offering craft beer, all-day dining and Sunday lunch.
Opening hours: 11am – 11am
Telephone: +44 1372 841 900
Website: victoriaoxshott.com
The Victoria
High StreetA cosy bar for drinks, a beautiful brasserie for dining and a gorgeous garden, offering craft beer, all-day dining and Sunday lunch.
Opening hours: 11am – 11am
Telephone: +44 1372 841 900
Website: victoriaoxshott.com
The familiar luxury of The Ivy on West Street, London, brought to Cobham High Street. A relaxed, yet sophisticated all-day dining restaurant experience.
Opening hours: 8am – 12am
Telephone: +44 1932 901 777
Website: theivycobhambrasserie.com
19 locals recommend
The Ivy Cobham Brasserie
48 High StThe familiar luxury of The Ivy on West Street, London, brought to Cobham High Street. A relaxed, yet sophisticated all-day dining restaurant experience.
Opening hours: 8am – 12am
Telephone: +44 1932 901 777
Website: theivycobhambrasserie.com
Great country gastropub pub with stripped floors, armchairs and an open fire, plus a beer garden.
Opening hours: 11am – 11pm
Telephone: +44 1932 862 244
Website: www.oldploughcobham.co.uk
6 locals recommend
The Old Plough
2 Station RdGreat country gastropub pub with stripped floors, armchairs and an open fire, plus a beer garden.
Opening hours: 11am – 11pm
Telephone: +44 1932 862 244
Website: www.oldploughcobham.co.uk
Sightseeing
‘This is a delicious house...’ remarked Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother on her honeymoon at Polesden Lacey. This country retreat has glorious views across the rolling Surrey Hills and acres of countryside to explore. It was home to the famous Edwardian hostess Mrs Greville, who entertained royalty and the celebrities of her time. The gardens offer something for every season, including climbing roses which are at their best in June, a beautiful herbaceous border and a winter garden bursting with yellow aconites. The wider estate has four trails through woodlands or over rolling hills.
Telephone: 01372 452 048
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/polesden-lacey
70 locals recommend
Polesden Lacey
‘This is a delicious house...’ remarked Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother on her honeymoon at Polesden Lacey. This country retreat has glorious views across the rolling Surrey Hills and acres of countryside to explore. It was home to the famous Edwardian hostess Mrs Greville, who entertained royalty and the celebrities of her time. The gardens offer something for every season, including climbing roses which are at their best in June, a beautiful herbaceous border and a winter garden bursting with yellow aconites. The wider estate has four trails through woodlands or over rolling hills.
Telephone: 01372 452 048
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/polesden-lacey
Hampton Court Palace is 11.7 miles south west and upstream of central London on the River Thames. The building of the palace began in 1515 for Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, a favourite of King Henry VIII. In 1529, as Wolsey fell from favour, the King seized the palace for himself and later enlarged it. Along with St James’s Palace, it is one of only two surviving palaces out of the many owned by King Henry VIII. Apart from the Palace itself and its gardens, other points of interest for visitors include the celebrated maze, the historic real tennis court, and the huge grape vine, the largest in the world as of 2005.
Website: www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace
546 locals recommend
Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court WayHampton Court Palace is 11.7 miles south west and upstream of central London on the River Thames. The building of the palace began in 1515 for Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, a favourite of King Henry VIII. In 1529, as Wolsey fell from favour, the King seized the palace for himself and later enlarged it. Along with St James’s Palace, it is one of only two surviving palaces out of the many owned by King Henry VIII. Apart from the Palace itself and its gardens, other points of interest for visitors include the celebrated maze, the historic real tennis court, and the huge grape vine, the largest in the world as of 2005.
Website: www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace
The town of Godalming is situated in some of the finest countryside in southern England. Narrow attractive streets, lined with many ancient and historic buildings, lie alongside the River Wey. In 1881, Godalming became the first town in the world to have public electricity.
18 locals recommend
Godalming
The town of Godalming is situated in some of the finest countryside in southern England. Narrow attractive streets, lined with many ancient and historic buildings, lie alongside the River Wey. In 1881, Godalming became the first town in the world to have public electricity.
Parks & Nature
This area of outstanding natural beauty offers some of South East England’s most stunning and accessible countryside, with some of the most familiar beauty spots including Leith Hill and the Devil’s Punch Bowl. There are extensive rights of way, open commons, sunken lanes, easy access, picnic sites, attractive market towns and villages.
Website: www.surreyhills.org
46 locals recommend
Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Headley LaneThis area of outstanding natural beauty offers some of South East England’s most stunning and accessible countryside, with some of the most familiar beauty spots including Leith Hill and the Devil’s Punch Bowl. There are extensive rights of way, open commons, sunken lanes, easy access, picnic sites, attractive market towns and villages.
Website: www.surreyhills.org
Painshill is a beautiful award-winning 18th century landscape garden in Surrey. The 158 acre wonderland has something for everyone. Discover the mystical follies, the Crystal Grotto, the waterwheel, historic plantings, the John Bartram Heritage Collection of North American trees and shrubs, and some of Surrey’s amazing wildlife, as well as the historic vineyard. You can spend a whole day at Painshill, or take the shorter routes around the Serpentine Lake. Take a picnic, have afternoon tea in Hamilton’s Tea Room, and visit the shop to buy Painshill English Sparkling Wine.
Website: www.painshill.co.uk
8 locals recommend
Painshill Park, gothic tower.
Painshill is a beautiful award-winning 18th century landscape garden in Surrey. The 158 acre wonderland has something for everyone. Discover the mystical follies, the Crystal Grotto, the waterwheel, historic plantings, the John Bartram Heritage Collection of North American trees and shrubs, and some of Surrey’s amazing wildlife, as well as the historic vineyard. You can spend a whole day at Painshill, or take the shorter routes around the Serpentine Lake. Take a picnic, have afternoon tea in Hamilton’s Tea Room, and visit the shop to buy Painshill English Sparkling Wine.
Website: www.painshill.co.uk
Wisley is one of the world’s great gardens, packed with horticultural inspiration. It is the historic home of the RHS, and houses one of the largest plant collections in the world. The gardens delight through every season: enjoy swathes of bulbs and blossom in spring, unforgettable mixed borders and roses in summer, autumn’s bountiful colours, and frost sparkled walks in winter. And don’t miss the stunning Glasshouse, set to transport you to far-flung shores.
Telephone: 01483 224 234
Website: www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley
124 locals recommend
RHS Garden Wisley
Wisley LaneWisley is one of the world’s great gardens, packed with horticultural inspiration. It is the historic home of the RHS, and houses one of the largest plant collections in the world. The gardens delight through every season: enjoy swathes of bulbs and blossom in spring, unforgettable mixed borders and roses in summer, autumn’s bountiful colours, and frost sparkled walks in winter. And don’t miss the stunning Glasshouse, set to transport you to far-flung shores.
Telephone: 01483 224 234
Website: www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley
Arts & Culture
Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum (WLTM) is the largest tennis museum in the world. It exhibits artefacts dating back to 1555 as well as touch screen computer consoles for visitors to interact with. Memorabilia from many famous players from Victorian times up to present day are included in exhibits which change seasonally. The museum also has a viewing platform called CentreCourt360 allowing guests to sample the atmosphere of Centre Court. Guided tours are also available which take visitors behind the scenes of the All England Lawn Tennis Club and includes admission into the museum.
Website: www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/museum_and_tours
160 locals recommend
Wimbledon Tennis Club & Museum (Stop W) station
Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum (WLTM) is the largest tennis museum in the world. It exhibits artefacts dating back to 1555 as well as touch screen computer consoles for visitors to interact with. Memorabilia from many famous players from Victorian times up to present day are included in exhibits which change seasonally. The museum also has a viewing platform called CentreCourt360 allowing guests to sample the atmosphere of Centre Court. Guided tours are also available which take visitors behind the scenes of the All England Lawn Tennis Club and includes admission into the museum.
Website: www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/museum_and_tours
Brooklands was the birthplace of British motorsport and aviation. The racing circuit was the first purpose built racing circuit in the world. The Museum is open daily, and displays a wide range of Brooklands-related motoring and aviation exhibits ranging from racing cars, motorcycles, and a unique collection of aircraft including Concorde.
Website: www.brooklandsmuseum.com
66 locals recommend
Brooklands Museum
Brooklands DriveBrooklands was the birthplace of British motorsport and aviation. The racing circuit was the first purpose built racing circuit in the world. The Museum is open daily, and displays a wide range of Brooklands-related motoring and aviation exhibits ranging from racing cars, motorcycles, and a unique collection of aircraft including Concorde.
Website: www.brooklandsmuseum.com
Shopping
On the banks of the River Thames, Kingston is a vibrant market town and one of the liveliest London boroughs. First recorded in a Royal Charter in 838, the town was established as the coronation place for Anglo Saxon Kings. Today, this quietly confident medieval market town is a rich mix of retail, arts & culture and food & drink, making Kingston a popular destination.
Website: www.visitkingston.co.uk
195 locals recommend
Kingston upon Thames
On the banks of the River Thames, Kingston is a vibrant market town and one of the liveliest London boroughs. First recorded in a Royal Charter in 838, the town was established as the coronation place for Anglo Saxon Kings. Today, this quietly confident medieval market town is a rich mix of retail, arts & culture and food & drink, making Kingston a popular destination.
Website: www.visitkingston.co.uk
Guildford, with its cobbled High Street, has all the charm of a country town. Tucked into a gap where the River Wey cuts through the North Downs, you’ll never lose sight of the rolling Surrey Hills. Guildford offers visitors first-class entertainment, excellent restaurants and some of the finest shopping in the South East, as well as a traditional weekly street market and monthly farmers’ market.
Website: www.guildford.org.uk
113 locals recommend
Guildford
Guildford, with its cobbled High Street, has all the charm of a country town. Tucked into a gap where the River Wey cuts through the North Downs, you’ll never lose sight of the rolling Surrey Hills. Guildford offers visitors first-class entertainment, excellent restaurants and some of the finest shopping in the South East, as well as a traditional weekly street market and monthly farmers’ market.
Website: www.guildford.org.uk
Dorking is a delightful market town steeped in history, yet offers excellent shopping facilities and a wide selection of restaurants, cafes and bars. Has a dedicated street for antique lovers.
23 locals recommend
Dorking
Dorking is a delightful market town steeped in history, yet offers excellent shopping facilities and a wide selection of restaurants, cafes and bars. Has a dedicated street for antique lovers.
Farnham is a vibrant and lively old English market town, with narrow streets lined with some of the finest Georgian architecture in the south of England.
29 locals recommend
Farnham
Farnham is a vibrant and lively old English market town, with narrow streets lined with some of the finest Georgian architecture in the south of England.
Entertainment & Activities
Sandown Park occupies a unique place in British racing history and has been the backdrop to legendary contests between horses and riders that remain household names. Most other racecourses evolved from misty, medieval origins, but Sandown Park was the first purpose built racecourse with enclosures, designed to be a leisure destination.
Website: www.sandown.thejockeyclub.co.uk
Book tickets: 0344 5793012
59 locals recommend
Sandown Park Racecourse
Portsmouth RoadSandown Park occupies a unique place in British racing history and has been the backdrop to legendary contests between horses and riders that remain household names. Most other racecourses evolved from misty, medieval origins, but Sandown Park was the first purpose built racecourse with enclosures, designed to be a leisure destination.
Website: www.sandown.thejockeyclub.co.uk
Book tickets: 0344 5793012
Boutique cinema with a passion for quality, from service of food and drink, to seating and films.
Telephone: +44 8719 069 060
25 locals recommend
Everyman Esher
22 High StBoutique cinema with a passion for quality, from service of food and drink, to seating and films.
Telephone: +44 8719 069 060