Surrey Day

The first May Bank Holiday Weekend in 2019  saw one of the biggest celebrations in Surrey’s history – the very first Surrey Day - Saturday 4th May.

Thousands of residents enjoyed special events at tourist locations across the county on Saturday and shared their love of Surrey through social media. The celebration of Surrey’s heritage, its stunning countryside, its arts, and local food and drink continued throughout the day, culminating in the lighting of a beacon at Priory Farm in Nutfield in the evening. At the height of the celebrations, #SurreyDay was trending on Twitter

Working with our partners

The day was organised in partnership with Surrey Life magazine and BBC Surrey, galvanising venues around the county to celebrate the wonders this corner of England has to offer.

On the day, Surrey residents enjoyed free passes to a host of landmarks and attractions, from the stunning Edwardian country estate of Polesden Lacey in Bookham to the remarkable ruins of Clandon Park; rides on a special wine train tour at Denbies vineyard, and free entry to view the exhibitions at the award-winning The Lightbox gallery and museum in Woking and Watts Gallery Artists’ Village in Compton.

Surrey’s food and drink scene played a key role in the celebrations with a barbecue in the grounds of the recently renovated Stanhill Court Hotel in Charlwood, and a street party hosted by Albury Organic Vineyard and its neighbours Silent Pool Distillers, Mandira’s Kitchen and Norbury Blue Cheese.

Surrey’s breath-taking countryside formed the backdrop for several special Surrey Day events include a litter picking picnic on Whitmoor Common, and a guided Surrey Hills walk along part of the North Downs Way from Guildford to Chilworth.

Why is Surrey so special?

Surrey receives around 26 million day visitors a year and has an international reputation for horse racing, award-winning theatres, art galleries, restaurants and hotels, as well as having over a quarter of the county designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and the North Downs Way National Trail as the jewel in the crown.

A huge thank you to the Visit Surrey venues, our partners - BBC Surrey and Surrey Life - and, of course, the public for making this first Surrey Day so special…. here’s to next year!

 

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