Surrey is perceived as an affluent suburban area that houses many London commuters. As a result, the area is often dubbed the gin and jag, stockbroker belt or the patio of London.
However, the county has much more to offer than just houses. In fact, 70 percent of Surrey is green-belt land, which cannot be built on or turned into suburban houses. This makes the county an exciting location for ramblers, riders and cyclists to visit for a tranquil day out. Best of all, Surrey is well served by road and train connections, so you will find it easy to get to from London and a number of other UK locations.
Wonderful Woodlands
Much of Surrey is in the green belt and it is the most wooded county in Britain. There are numerous commons and access lands, in addition to a sizable network of foot paths and bridleways, which include the North Downs Way - a pretty long-distance path. Because of this, Surrey offers some fabulous rural leisure activities, which include bike riding, rambling and horse riding.
Activities for the Family
Surrey has plenty of activities for all the family, so it is the perfect place to bring the whole family for a day trip. In fact, you'll be able to drop by a fully functioning farm in this county or even experience a wonderful ride at one of the county's two theme parks.
You can even help uncover Surrey’s history by touring one of the county's many historic houses, magnificent gardens or even one of its interesting museums or art galleries. We recommend the Cobham Bus Museum and the Holmesdale Natural History Museum.
Alternatively, if you have not got the children with you, drop by Denbies Wine Estate. Denbies Wine Estate is England's biggest fully functioning winery, which is situated in 265 acres of pretty vineyard, just opposite the beautiful scenery of Box Hill. Denbies Wine Estate offers regular tours and tastings every single hour, so you'll be able to look at every part of wine making.
Shopping
Surrey's numerous towns also have many shopping opportunities to take advantage of. Woking is particularly great for shopping as it has the Peacock Centre, which contains well known brands, including Marks & Spencer, Toys R Us and Next. In addition to this, Woking also has Wolsey Place Shopping - yet another shopping mall with well-known brands. There is also a market located in Woking's Peacock Walk, which opens Monday to Saturday.
More Information
We've come to the end of our surrey guide, but we hope you have found it informative. If you require any further information about this gorgeous county, just get in touch with your nearest tourist information office and they'll be happy to help you.
