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Discover the best top things to do in Surrey, United Kingdom including St George's Church - Esher, Clandon Park House, Shah Jehan Mosque, Royal Holloway, Waverley Abbey, Abbots Hospital, St Andrews Church, The Old Town Hall, Goddards, Wayneflete Tower.
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1. St George's Church - Esher
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By Mb7400 - London, United Kingdom
After realising that I had made a faux-pas over the Ts and Cs, regarding the rules of eating at 50 percent off in August, accidentally (entirely), earlier in the late afternoon, I decided to stop off here, and ask the ‘Big Man upstairs’ for immediate forgiveness ???? He reminded me, so very much, of the Man from Del Monte - he had said a big ‘yes.’ I felt relieved. All joking aside - this is a fantastic, historic church - Tudor, I estimate, albeit I could be wrong. Historic - in as much as Queen Victoria used to worship here, when she was residing at her residence in nearby Claremont. The Church, per se, is non functioning - in terms of being able to host weddings, funerals, christenings, services of worship but is open to the public, apparently, on some days (non Covid period). Parking is readily available - nearby - free, for two hours max. Plus there are many wooden benches to sit down, and relax on. Well worth a visit, if in the Esher area.
2. Clandon Park House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 197 reviews
The National Trust property at Clandon Park (Surrey) comprises the historic house and its formal gardens. The mansion was built by a Venetian architect for the Onslow family in the 1730s and was one of the country’s most complete examples of English Palladianism. In April 2015 a fire broke out causing significant damage, effectively leaving the house a shell. The National Trust has announced one of its largest projects in a generation to restore, reimagine and rebuild Clandon Park. Sharing our progress since the fire has been really important to us and you can visit Clandon Park from April to October, following two purpose-built walkways into the ground floor, including the spectacular Marble Hall, and the basement spaces, giving you a unique view of the incredible structure. The small four acre garden is also accessible. The wider Clandon Park estate is privately owned and managed by the Onslow family.
Reviewed By dlenn7 - Guildford, United Kingdom
Review from November 2018 Have visited several times since the fire and it is very interesting. Though there isn't a massive amount to see each time they have done a bit more. It is all covered over with scaffolding and a special cover over the roof area. You need to don Hard hats and Hi Vis to go in and can now see what was the Tapestry room, Marble Hall through into some other rooms and can go down to the undercroft and see what the new plans are and some pieces that were rescued. We got married there in 2010 and did a tour the year after. It is v sad to remember it how it was. But also interesting and heartening to hear/see what has survived. Sculptures, some rooms not as badly damaged, wall coverings. It will be a huge repair job though. You can also explore the gardens though the Maori Meeting house Hinemihi is also closed as it is in need of repair. It's never very warm so take a jumper/coat.
3. Shah Jehan Mosque
4. Royal Holloway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 173 reviews
Reviewed By BrendaB619
My Great Neice from Italy is studying at The Royal Holloway and is very happy although she is far away from her family. We went to visit her and were impressed with her accommodation and the surroundings. The building is beautiful with lovely grounds.
5. Waverley Abbey
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 168 reviews
Reviewed By nnmercman - Camberley, United Kingdom
The Abbey’s about half way along main road between Farnham and Elstead. There’s a small car park and it’s only a short walk to the ruins past a lake full of bird and water life with mature trees and bushes on far bank in grounds of the large majestic house (private property). Didn’t realise ruins are part of English Heritage and when you read the main information panel you realise just how big the structure was back in the day before Henry VIII came to power (it was Britains first Cistercian Monastery). There are other information panels dotted around and a beautiful Yew tree sits towards left hand boundary. Near the car park is a WW2 gun emplacement which was a defensive position against any German invasion attempting to take the Hogs Back high ground. There’s a pleasant footpath just across the bridge on left (Moor Park Heritage trail) - it is signposted but it’s obvious adjacent home owners have attempted to hide access with plant pots. Footpath is just under a mile, flat and wide with some interesting views and things to see (Mother Ludlam’s cave and another gun emplacement) - you can also take one of the side trails down and across water meadows. Impressive Moor Park House is at end of trail and you can complete a circular walk along main road but it is definitely not advisable as there’s no verge/hard shoulder and cars drive at speed along it’s windy stretch. Best to visit both Abbey and trail during dry summer months as it can get very boggy under foot!
6. Abbots Hospital
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By StephenCr0ss - Dublin, Ireland
You can picture this building and it’s occupants many centuries ago. Build almost 500 years ago. Well worth a look!
7. St Andrews Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Mb7400 - London, United Kingdom
After being told we would not have to travel to Kent today, for work, myself and a colleague decided to peruse this Church and its grounds prior to dinner. Lovely large church with magnificent grounds. Clock on the spire runs about an hour and twenty minutes behind the correct time. Grass kept immaculately, and there are a lot of interesting tombstones. Set of cottages where the Vicar must reside, very pretty. Didn’t see any benches, which would be a positive addition.
8. The Old Town Hall
9. Goddards
10. Wayneflete Tower
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
