Did you know?

Some facts and trivia about Surrey, in no particular order.

• The estimated population of Surrey according to The Office for National Statistics is 1,127,300.

• Surrey is divided into 11 boroughs and districts, Elmbridge, Epsom and Ewell, Guildford, Mole Valley, Reigate and Banstead, Runnymede, Spelthorne, Surrey Heath, Tandridge, Waverley and Woking.

• Opening in 1907, Brooklands near Woking was the world's first purpose-built motorsport race circuit.

• Dennis Cars, originally based at the Rodborough Buildings, Guildford  was probably the first purpose built car factory in the country.  The Dennis name can still be seen on Fire Engines around the UK today.

• The largest vineyard in the United Kingdom,Denbies is located in Dorking.

• The Pilgrims’ Way, the historic religious trail, passes through Surrey on the southern slopes of the North Downs.

• Guildford Castle was the only royal castle ever to be built in Surrey.

• Epsom Downs Racecourse is the venue for the prestigious British flat horse-racing event, the Derby.

•The Omen was filmed at Guildford Cathedral.

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