Local Attractions
Things to do
There are many interesting and varied things to do in and around Bletchingley. Here are a number of our favourites.
Chartwell
Bought by Sir Winston for its magnificent views over the Weald of Kent to Sussex, Chartwell was his home and the place from which he drew inspiration from 1924 until the end of his life. The rooms and gardens remain much as they were when he lived here, with pictures, books, maps and personal mementoes strongly evoking the career and wide-ranging interests of this great statesman.
Description and more info from Historic House Association – www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-chartwell
Hever Castle
Beautifully 13th century double-moated castle containing a comfortable Tudor manor house built by the Boleyn family – lavishly restored and extended by William Waldorf Astor, the American millionaire, from 1903. The home of Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII’s second wife and mother of Elizabeth I.
The award-winning formal gardens were laid out over 30 acres between 1904-8 and include the Italian Garden – a walled 4-acre enclosure, topiary maze, Rose and Tudor Gardens, 110-metre herbaceous border, lake.
Description and more info from Historic House Association – www.hha.org.uk
Chiddingstone Castle
The fantasy of two romantics, Henry Streatfield in the 1800’s and Denys Eyre Bower in the 1950’s. The stone castle, formerly a brick carolean house, is both gothic and picturesque. Designed by William Atkinson, the Henry Kendall and finally Bower who introduced a collection of Stuart memorabilia, Egyptian and Japanese artefacts.
Miniature 35-acre 19th century park was devastated in 1987 gales, contains Georgian gothic buildings.
www.chiddingstone-castle.org.uk
Description and more info from Historic House Association – www.hha.org.uk
Riverhill House
The gardens’ importance dates from 1840 when John Rogers, F.R.S and friend of Charles Darwin, bought the property. Some plants collected by Robert Fortune in China were sent here and are still growing, as are many other Victorian introductions. Records kept since 1842.
Description and more info from Historic House Association – www.hha.org.uk
Lingfield Race Course
At Lingfield Park you can enjoy a thrilling day at the races, with your friends, family or work colleagues while enjoying our extensive hospitality facilities. Get your pulse racing with the unrivalled excitement of Flat, National Hunt and All Weather Racing at one of the busiest racecourses in Europe with 91 race meetings scheduled for 2008.
www.lingfield-racecourse.co.uk
Walking and Cycling in Kent and Surrey
Walking is a great way to experience the Heart of Kent countryside. An excellent network of footpaths allows anything from a short stroll to a full day's walk, or even a hike lasting several days to be enjoyed.
Several of the most well known walks in Kent criss-cross the Heart of Kent region, including the Pilgrim’s Way, the North Downs National Trail and the Weald Way. Other Kent country walks, such as the Tunbridge Wells Circular, Eden Valley Walk, the Greensand Way, Stour Valley Walk and the Maidstone Millennium Walk concentrate on the Heart of Kent area, taking in many of the area’s best features along the way.
Surrey has more than 2,300 hectares (6,500 acres) of countryside available for quiet enjoyment and walks. It has also entered into access agreements with private landowners, providing public access to a total of over 3,500 hectares (10,000 acres) of Surrey’s beautiful countryside.
Sites include:
Chobham Common National Nature Reserve
Norbury Park
Ockham, Wisley and Chatley Heath with its Semaphore Tower visited by Father Christmas each year
Newlands Corner with a Visitor Centre and fantastic views
Staffhurst Wood, a fine example of ancient woodland.
Kent and Surrey has plenty of attractive cycling options with it’s attractive countryside and coastline. Dubbed the Garden of England Kent has some of the country’s most memorable scenery including the rolling hills and valleys of the North Downs.
Golf
Bletchingley Golf Club (RH1 4PJ)
Golf Course less than 1/2 a mile away
Redhill Golf Centre (RH1 5BF)
Golf Course around 3 miles away
Happy Valley Golf Club (CR3 5AB)
Golf Course around 3 miles away
Tandridge Golf Club (RH8 9NH)
Golf Course around 3 miles away
Reigate Hill Golf Club (RH2 0TA)
Golf Course around 3 miles away
Redhill & Reigate Golf Club (RH1 6ST)
Golf Course around 4 miles away
North Downs Golf Club (CR3 7AA)
Golf Course around 4 miles away
The Chipstead Golf Club (CR5 3LN)
Golf Course around 6 miles away
Limpsfield Chart Golf Club (RH8 0SN)
Golf Course around 6 miles away
Coulsdon Manor Golf Club (CR5 2LH)
Golf Course around 6 miles away
Kingswood Golf & Country Club
(KT20 6NL)
Golf Course around 6 miles away
Woodcote Park Golf Club (CR5 3JF)
Golf Course around 6 miles away
Farms/Farm shops
Godstone Farm
For a fantastic day out you need look no further. Godstone Farm is located in beautiful Surrey countryside and there is something for everyone whatever the weather.
Priory Farm
Priory Farm nestles deep in the beautiful Surrey countryside. Until 1992, it was a traditional working farm.
Plenty to do with walks, a fishery, seasonal events and a fresh fruit and vegetable farm shop with gifts.
Onsey Lodge Farm
Onsey Lodge Farm opens the farm to the public once or twice every year, to allow you to see their traditional methods of production, see website for details. The farm shop has a butchery department, frit & veg department and also stock 100 different types of Ales.
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