Towns and Villages in Surrey

Whether you seek cobbled streets and twisting lanes, or the convenience of modern shopping malls, Surrey’s towns and villages have it all.

Steeped in history, our market towns and villages showcase beautiful timber-framed buildings, castle keeps and abbey ruins. Surrey was the playground of some of England’s medieval monarchs and even small hamlets have royal links. The charming landscape has also attracted and inspired artists from the literary and musical worlds, as well as names famous for architecture and gardening.
Even in the middle of town, you’re never far from the countryside, glimpsing views of rolling fields, wooded hillsides or glittering waterways. Why not combine a morning’s browsing our specialist shops or market stalls with a stroll along an idyllic rural trail?

Either way, you’ll work up enough of an appetite to justify taking a break at one of our many excellent restaurants or cafés. Local produce and fair-trade choices are increasingly on the menu in Surrey, and special events celebrating our diverse mix of cultures offer exciting cuisines to tempt your tastebuds even further!