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Discover the best top things to do in Surrey, United Kingdom including Archway Theatre Horley, Spike Heritage Centre, Pilgrim Brewery, The Gin Kitchen, Hampton Court Palace, Brooklands Museum, Mercedes-Benz World at Brooklands, Watts Gallery - Artists' Village, The Lightbox, The Steam Dreams Rail Co..
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1. Archway Theatre Horley
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By NeilD753 - Horley, United Kingdom
Went to see Life & Beth here last week. The theatre was nearly full which was great to see. The theatre is very small, it gets quite warm through the performance as there isn't any air con to speak of. But its a great little venue! Friendly and helpful staff, make you feel genuinely welcome. The reasonably priced bar only takes cash, but also serves tea and coffee. The performance was very good from the cast. Overall it was a great night out. Will be going again.
2. Spike Heritage Centre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 214 reviews
We are open! All tours need to be pre-booked at least 3 days in advance. The Casual ward to the Guildford Union Workhouse was, and still is, known locally as The Spike. This is no ordinary visitor attraction but a unique visit to a time, place and a way of life for generations history often chose to forget. Prepare to be deeply moved as the tour guides escort you through an unforgettable Night at the Spike. 600 Casual wards were built in Britain, the Guildford Casual Ward is uniquely the only remaining with its working cells.
Reviewed By nickymay33 - Godalming, United Kingdom
Six retired teachers from the Guildford area, most of whom had not visited The Spike before, were treated to a guided tour conducted by Dave and TJ. School teachers are not always the easiest people to impress with a talk but this group unanimously agreed that the two volunteers combined to tell an interesting story of the lives of the inmates who were 'allowed' to either sleep for the night on payment of a penny or to work for a whole day in lieu of payment. Neither vagrants nor casuals were able to return within a month and had to find their next accommodation in other nearby towns. This visit illustrated the hardship suffered by the unfortunates who lived in the years before the welfare state came into being. The video shown was good backup for the guides' comments but undoubtedly the highlight of the tour was visiting the actual cells where the inmates slept and worked. The charitable trust which runs this historic gem is continuing to improve the visitor experience with additional information about the history of the workhouse which also stood on this site and which before being demolished became part of St Luke's Hospital. Do visit, knowing that your entrance fee will help to preserve this small part of Guildford's disappearing history.
3. Pilgrim Brewery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By JustinLGT - London, United Kingdom
The beer was really nice with a great selection of beers as you would expect, the location off the high street with the cricket ground behind is really nice, and they are well set up amazingly for pre-c19 summer drinks...and post c19 social distancing spacing drinking. I am not an authority on regulations, but they were very diligent at getting people to use hand sanitiser, they had good spaces for drinking, and they seemed to be very organised and efficient. The one thing that really stood out was how great the staff were. Not only was their table service super efficient, and were they 100% on hand, but they were a very charming crew. I turned up early ahead of my group and they couldn't have been nicer with each one stopping to see how I was doing. It's a really cool place to drink and will definitely go back.
4. The Gin Kitchen
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 47 reviews
The Gin Kitchen is a distillery in the Surrey Hills crafting fabulous spirits with love, laughter, passion & skill. We make just 30 bottles at a time in our beautiful copper pot stills, so each bottle receives our special care & attention. We offer tours, tasting experiences and distilling experiences as well as a shop and cocktail bar.
Reviewed By Pocu1000
The location is stunning, you could go for a lovely long walk and come back to a fab beautifully laid out and covid safe bar to relax in for a few hours (in our case all day). Gins are lovely, cocktails divine and love the food vans on certain days. Really lovely outside and inside spaces, and you can buy a bottle to take home and continue drinking - bonus Love the Ginger cat gin myself and the lavender liqueur. Highly recommend visiting. Designate a driver for your first visit, although easy to grab taxi from Dorking.
5. Hampton Court Palace
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7,385 reviews
Visit the famous hedge maze, Tudor knot garden and the state apartments at this splendid red-brick Tudor Palace, which is set in formal gardens and open parkland along the Thames River.
Reviewed By Ritpetite96 - Bideford, United Kingdom
I've always wanted to visit Hampton Court Palace And It exceeded my expectations It's truly amazing It's Tudor and Baroque architecture are both equally wonderful, the gardens are beautiful you can easily spend a whole day wondering around and still not see it all. When we arrived which was at 9.15 they had just lit the fire in the kitchens (you could smell the smoke wafting over the East front gardens) you can go in and look around the front gardens at 9 am the roses smelt lovely at that time of the morning and we even saw some wild Parakeets flying around. When we we went we where lucky enough to go when you could meet Henry viii and interview a couple of his wives listening to the actors playing them was very interesting and really enjoyable, and it was a pleasure talking to the guides in the rooms of the palace their knowledge about the history of the place was enjoyable to listen to, it was the same talking to the people in the kitchens finding out what life was like working in a Tudor kitchen, Hampton court palace is well worth a visit and I would go back again.
6. Brooklands Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,363 reviews
The birthplace of British motorsport and aviation.
Reviewed By williammJ7176AY
We had a great day out here. Very atmospherically restored to reflect the huge amounts of heritage. Loads of classic sports cars and an awesome Wellington bomber factor where you can learn about the whole aircraft design and manufacturing through a modern and interactive exhibits (with many ethusiastic volunteer tour guides!). Also there's a Concorde, and much more!
7. Mercedes-Benz World at Brooklands
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,778 reviews
Mercedes-Benz World is a great day out for the whole family and entry is free. With many exotic and rare cars on show every day, why not try one of our exhilarating Driving Experiences and if the kids are over 1.5m tall they can too. For the younger guests there is also our indoor Little Learners electric car track so that they can get behind the wheel of a Mercedes-Benz. The 1886 cafe offers everything from hot and cold drinks to a full lunch menu for all the family. If you want something a little more then why not dine in the Gullwing restaurant on the top floor with its viewing terrace over the driving action on the tracks. The Silver Arrows display team perform every weekend. Our shop offers many souvenirs new and old from the Mercedes range as well as the state-of-the-art golf simulator. All floors provide washroom facilities including disabled. Baby facilities are available and the whole family are welcome at Mercedes-Benz World.
Reviewed By MarkB629 - Watford, United Kingdom
Brilliant driving experience today at MB world with Mark Newman as our expert instructor, definitely would recommend for anyone looking to experience proper driving experience.
8. Watts Gallery - Artists' Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 451 reviews
Watts Gallery - Artists' Village is a unique Arts & Crafts gem nestled in the Surrey Hills. Discover Victorian paintings and sculpture in the historic Watts Gallery before treating yourself to lunch or a cream tea in the Tea Shop. Stroll to the nearby Grade-I listed Watts Chapel, taking in the beautiful woodlands and grounds, or find out more about the lives of our founders G F and Mary Watts on a tour of the artists' home, Limnerslease. Finally, discover art for sale in the Watts Contemporary exhibition in the Pottery Building along with a wide selection of gifts, books and homewares in the Shop.
Reviewed By gordonilla - Hillingdon, United Kingdom
It was an enjoyable visit, some great work on display in the different parts of the complex. There was a very enjoyable William Orpen exhibition showing alongside the permanent collection. They have a very good shop as well as an Artist in residence. The visit finished with a pleasant cup of tea in the cafe.
9. The Lightbox
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 241 reviews
The Lightbox is an award-winning charitable arts and heritage organisation with a social purpose to improve the wellbeing and quality of life of its community. We strongly believe that art has the power to make you feel good and we strive to ensure that this philosophy is at the heart of everything we do. Our diverse cultural programme includes exhibitions featuring world-renowned artists, local heritage, talks and tours, social events and arts and crafts workshops for all ages.
Reviewed By terrywallan - Aberdeen, United Kingdom
If you want a coffee or a snack in a quiet and comfortable environment choose the Lightbox Cafe. Service is fast and the environment relaxing. Soup, snacks, drinks, coffees and cakes all available at a reasonable cost. This is an excellent break point if you are walking along the canal as you pass through Woking.
10. The Steam Dreams Rail Co.
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 575 reviews
We run approximately 50 steam train day trips and several holidays by steam each year in the UK and Ireland. We offer several classes of travel including Pullman Style Dining which provides a premium railway dining experience. Carriages are restored and refurbished 1950s coaches with wood-panelled walls, comfortable seats, individual table lamps and curtains at the windows. On most day trips in Pullman Style, welcome glasses of champagne accompany the breakfast or brunch on the outward journey. On the return journey you will be welcomed on board with canapes before being served a four-course meal with a complimentary half bottle of wine per person. Other classes include Premier Dining, First Class and Premium Standard.
