Discover the real Surrey

Wander through miles of beautiful countryside including the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Beauty or enjoy family fun and thrills at attractions like Chessington World of Adventures and Thorpe Park - fully open to visitors. Shop and relax in delightful market towns, or witness the wonder of RHS Wisley's stunning new glasshouse - this is the real Surrey

Things to do

Take a walk on the wild side at Chessington World of Adventures & Zoo
The place for thrilling rides, exciting animal encounters, live shows and interactive games. Take the quick fire challenge on Tomb Blaster or brave Vampire, a fang-tastic flight of fright across the treetops. Embark on a foam-ball firing frenzy in Dennis' Madhouse and take a spin on Dragon's Fury before moving to the Mystic East for a leisurely boat ride on Dragon Falls. Find out more about Chessington World of Adventures and Zoo

Flights of fancy at Birdworld!
Learn about our feathered friends with a visit to Birdworld in Farnham. Marvel at 160 species of beautiful birds including Toucans, Amazon Parrots, Spoonbills and Golden Macaws all set in 26 acres of tranquil parkland.. For an extra special experience take a safari drive and come face to face with some of the park's larger inhabitants. Find out more about Birdworld

Times gone by at Loseley Park
For a glance into the past, head to the majestic Loseley Park near Guildford, built in the 16th Century to welcome Queen Elizabeth I. Tour the house and find connections to many of England's monarchs. See panelling from Henry VIII's Nonsuch Palace and an ornate gilded ceiling decorated for James I. Take a look at the packed events line up which offers activities for all ages. Find out more about Loseley Park

The glorious gardens of Wisley
Immerse yourself in a carnival of colour with the herbaceous borders and summer bedding at RHS Wisley, Woking. The Bicentenary Glasshouse is brand new this year and was opened in June by Her Majesty the Queen. Enter this stunning enclosure and taste the tropics in a zone with palm trees and high temperatures. Find out more about Wisley

Thrills and Spills at Thorpe Park
Thorpe Park is one of the UK's premier theme parks and offers a veritable feast of things to do. Ride Stealth, which rises to a knee-weakening 205ft/62m and will launch riders into thrill heaven with a gut-wrenching vertical lift and drop. Or try Detonator - an explosive, gravity-defying drop ride with a G-Force of 5.5. Not forgetting Vortex, a vertigo inducing ride which goes through 15 high speed rotations per minute whilst swinging back and forth 65ft in the air. Find out more about Thorpe Park

Enjoy the Countryside

Walks

Mills and Pill Boxes

An enjoyable circular walk from Reigate Heath, passing Reigate Heath windmill, Wonham Mill and pillboxes built during the Second World War, with lovely views along the walk to the North Downs.

Capel

An enjoyable walk in two sections - ideal to combine with a lunchtime stop in Capel village. Stroll past farmland and woodland, with beautiful wildflowers in the spring and great views to Leith Hill and the North Downs.

Woldingham Walk

Explore hidden valleys, chalk downland and varied woodlands on this scenic route. Allow at least three hours to enjoy the full route, while several shortcuts give you options for shorter walks. Visit the website

To get more details about these walks and a selection of others visit Surrey County Council's Website

Or the Surrey Hills Website

For great walks, cycle routes and bridleways throughout the rest of rural South East England check out the Rural Ways website

Surrey Market Towns

Tucked amongst the Surrey countryside are the quaint market towns of Dorking, Farnham, Guildford and Haslemere. Hiding a wealth of boutique shops, cosmopolitan cafes and art galleries they present an enticing offering for anyone hoping to trade in the hustle and bustle for some quality relaxation. Find out more about Surrey Market Towns