The old English name for Surrey is Suther-ge meaning southern district and was originally recorded as Suthrige in AD722. This county has been designated as an area of outstanding beauty, with a rich and diverse landscape varying from the beautiful Lavender fields of Wallington and the pastures of Dorking to the Hop fields of Farnham.[more]
Extensive networks of foot paths intertwine between the attractive villages and busy bustling Market Towns. Surrey boasts a number of Firsts including the first recorded introduction of Cricket in 1696. Britain’s very first Grand Prix was held at Brooklands motor racing circuit in 1926. The Surrey Iron Railway was opened in 1803 which was the first public railway in the world. It also boasts a first for travelling people; a school was opened in 1926 for all of the Gypsies in England.
There are many places of interest to visit in Surrey including the many and diverse Museums, excellent examples of the palaces built during the reign of Henry VIII which includes Nonsuch and Oatland to name a just couple. Surrey is also home to the famous Kew Gardens, the Royal Botanic Gardens, which are a leading centre for Botanical research.
You may also enjoy the Sport of Kings, Horse Racing; Surrey is home to one of Britain’s most prestigious racecourses, Epsom Downs, where of course the ultimate in British Horse Racing events, The "Derby" This is a great place to take one of our London escorts for a wonderful day of racing and exhilarating fun, a great day out for the ladies.