An antique hunters paradise, you’ll discover everything from antique furniture to unique garden finds, decorative accessories, jewellery, handmade rugs, antiquarian maps & prints, vintage books to collectable movie paraphernalia. For a list of recommended destinations visit: http://www.surreylife.co.uk/out-about/places/best-antiques-shops-in-surrey-1-2173618
River Wey narrowboat holidays, day boats and row boat hire from March to October. Historically a fascinating waterway, being one of the first canalised rivers in the country, dating back to 1653. Enjoy the course of the river, the views the open spaces, the wildlife and the pretty riverside villages.
The South’s premier Western Horse Riding Centre with Western horse riding and trail experience days. A selection of Argentine Criollo and American Quarter horses can cater for all riders from novice to experienced. Be a cowboy for the day!
Situated in the beautiful South Downs National Park and recognised as the ‘Home of British Polo’, Cowdray Park is one of the busiest clubs in the world with some 450 matches played annually, the highlight of the season being the King Power for the British Open Polo Championship.
19 days of racing take place at the world’s most beautiful racecourse between May and October including one of the undoubted highlights of the season, the Qatar Goodwood Festival – lovingly known as ‘Glorious Goodwood’.
The airshow combines a major trade exhibition for the aerospace and defence industries with a weekend of spectacular flying displays and fun for all the family.
11.3 miles
Known for its Georgian streets, historic buildings and craft heritage, with easy access to the rural North Downs Way, Farnham is an historic market town nestled in the rolling Surrey Hills; offering visitors a chance to enjoy quintessential England, just and hour from the capital.8.8 miles
An historic and vibrant market town with first class shopping and restaurants. Step back in time at the Guildford Medieval Castle, The Tudor Guildhall, Jacobean Abbots Hospital and the Georgian Art Gallery. Special festivals including Guildford Summer Festival, Guildford Fringe Festival and Guildford Book Festival all bring national and international names to the town.6.9 miles to start of route
Haslemere is a quaint and charming market town, steeped in history, with pretty streets and timbered and tile hung buildings. Spend the day browsing the wide range of interesting independent and specialist shops which maintain Haslemere’s traditional character and sense of individuality.12.5 miles
A beautiful market town and centre for arts and culture set in the heart of the South Downs National Park and surrounded by the walls of Petworth House and Park. It’s the only town outside London to boast over thirty arts and antique dealers all within a mile radius and is visited by buyers from all over the world. Voted “Antiques Town of the Year” in the British Antique Collectors’ Awards.10.7 miles
A stately mansion nestled in the South Downs housing the finest art collection in the care of the National Trust. The palatial state rooms offer an infinity of paintings and sculptures, including major works by van Dyck, Turner, Flaxman, Titian and Blake. Separate servants’ quarters offer a glimpse of life ‘below stairs’ featuring domestic rooms and historic kitchen while the 700 acre landscaped deer park offers panoramic views. Open air summer concerts are one of the highlights of the Petworth International Festival.1.1 miles
A glimpse into England’s rural past. Step inside this simply furnished, timber-framed cottage and travel back in time. This 16th century labourer’s dwelling has been restored to bring four hundred years of ininterrupted occupation to life. See first-hand the radical changes home life has undergone over the past few centuries, then explore the delightful cottage garden outside.