Tourism
The Visitor Economy in Surrey
The visitor economy in Surrey is worth a staggering £1,2 billion to local businesses and employs over 33,000 people (Cambridge model 2003). These businesses make the area a more vibrant place to live and work. Surrey is perfectly situated between Heathrow and Gatwick and with proximity to London.
The Visit Surrey Partnership
The Visit Surrey Partnership has been in existence for two years and has developed well. It is a proactive public-private partnership of Tourism South East members from Guildford, Woking, Mole Valley, Waverley and Elmbridge borough councils and a range of over 100 private sector tourism businesses.
Visit Surrey just 20 miles from the centre of London but a world apart.
Perfectly located, just 30 minutes by train from central London and 15 minutes from Gatwick and 30 minutes form Heathrow, Surrey is a great destination for a day out, a calm weekend or a week of exploring all at really good value prices. In fact, a perfect base to travel into London.
Once the playground of some of England’s medieval monarchs and the literary greats, Tennyson, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Lewis Carroll, Surrey’s rich heritage cannot fail to inspire you, however you choose to spend your time. Whether you prefer wandering around picturesque market towns and villages of Guildford, Farnham, Dorking, Godalming or Haslemere where you’re never far from beautiful countryside, offering glimpses of rolling fields, wooded hillsides or glittering waterways; or explore walking, cycling or cruising through the magnificent countryside of the Surrey Hills, Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty; Visit one of our magnificent historic houses (Polesden Lacy, Clandon Park, Hatchlands, Loseley, Cherkley Court, Hampton Court) or castles (Farnham, Guildford) and beautiful gardens (RHS Wisley, Painshill Park), enjoying action-packed days out at our thrilling theme-parks (Chessington and Thorpe Park), soaking up the culture in our galleries (The Lightbox - Woking, Guildford House Gallery, The Sculpture Park), museums and theatres or simply relaxing in one of our beautiful hotels, cosy inns or comfy B&Bs, Surrey offers a pick of the best for the perfect day out or weekend away. www.visitsurrey.com
Useful links:
www.visitsoutheastengland.co.uk