Surrey Heath

Nestled in a corner of Surrey, on the border of Hampshire and Berkshire, the borough of Surrey Heath is one of the busiest gateways into the county - due to its main town, Camberley.

With an expansive vision for the future of the town centre, Camberley maintains its heritage and proud history of association with the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst while also looking to the future.

It has plenty of parking, a good mix of independent shops and high street names, as well as a purpose-built, modern entertainment complex featuring a wide selection of restaurants, cinema and bowling. 

Underneath the modern and thriving exterior lies a historic and peaceful Surrey borough much removed from the busy and bustling atmosphere of the main town of Camberley. 

The surrounding villages of Bagshot, Bisley, Chobham, Deepcut, Frimley, Frimley Green, Lightwater, Mytchett, West End and Windlesham have an incredible history starting in the neo-lithic period, moving to bronze age burial mounds and a Roman site that continued to be occupied in the Saxon period.

There are beautiful 16th century pubs, farmhouses and cottages that survive today and tales of the notorious highway-man Dick Turpin bring to life the fascinating history of the area.

Chobham Common is the largest National Nature Reserve in the south-east of England and one of the finest remaining examples of lowland heath in the world. The few surviving heathlands are very special places providing a living link to our stone-age past. More than 300 species of wild flower grow here and it's home to 100 different species. 

Some 29 species of butterfly also live here, among them the rare silver studded blue. In fact, Surrey Heath area is named after the heathland itself, which defines much of the beautiful character of the area.

Surrey Heath has a small, lively and attractively-presented museum with a busy programme of events and exhibitions. Entry is free and the heathland story is a permanent display. 

The Camberley Theatre offers a programme of high-quality music, dance, film, comedy and children’s shows, including an annual pantomime. It is also a conference centres and community hub.

Frimley Lodge Park is an winning Green Flag park on the Basingstoke Canal, with a café, a miniature railway, pitch and putt, community garden, BBQ hire, play areas and sports pitches.