Leatherhead Travel Guide

  Typical city view of Leatherhead
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  • Typical city view of Leatherhead
      Typical city view of Leatherhead
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  • RIVER MOLE
      RIVER MOLE
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  • DOUBLE RAINBOW
      DOUBLE RAINBOW
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  • Fetchum Pond
      Fetchum Pond
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  •   Off The Beaten Path
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Things to Do  

LOOK FOR RAINBOWS - EVEN DOUBLES

LOOK FOR RAINBOWS - EVEN DOUBLES, Leatherhead

 zuriga Says:  Leatherhead seem to have the right conditions for producting beautiful rainbows. I often see them out my window and one day, there was even a double rainbow! I quickly grabbed my camera! 

Fire and Iron Gallery

Fire and Iron Gallery, Leatherhead

 Janani Says:  In the outbuildings of a farmhouse built in 1450, which looks like it escaped from a book of nursery rhymes, is a gallery dedicated to work by artist blacksmiths, displaying the amazing versatility of the medium. Practical pieces of furniture are displayed next to life-size... 

SHOPPING

SHOPPING, Leatherhead

 zuriga Says:  Leatherhead and its neighboring towns all have Farmer's Markets at least once a week. A schedule can be found on the website below. One can find delicious, fresh breads, vegs, meats and other items - fresh from the local farmers. 

THE MANSION

THE MANSION, Leatherhead

 zuriga Says:  Jane Austen wrote of many sights around Leatherhead as her grandfather was the vicar in nearby Great Bookham. 

LEATHERHEAD SOCIETY

LEATHERHEAD SOCIETY, Leatherhead

 zuriga Says:  This building houses the library and is down the street from the famous Thorndyke Theatre, home of the Michael Caine Awards each May. And yes, he does attend. The Society was formed by a Mr. Dixon who retired to Leatherhead and the building dates back to 1892. This is where... 

DOWNTOWN

DOWNTOWN, Leatherhead

 zuriga Says:  Leatherhead has a lovely High St. This part allows cars, but there's a long section which is just for pedestrians and there are quite a few good restaurants, pubs, shops and a nice shopping centre.. The Swan. 

BRIDGE STREET

BRIDGE STREET, Leatherhead

 zuriga Says:  No trip to Leatherhead is complete without a stroll over the Bridge Street bridge. Do not confuse this with the South Central's railroad bridge which is nearby. Bridge St. will lead you right onto the High St. 

Hotels  

Ramada Guildford / Leatherhead Hotel

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Restaurants  

Running Horse: GASTROPUB

Running Horse: GASTROPUB, Leatherhead

 zuriga Says:  The Running Horse is a convenient, local pub and restaurant (gastropub) in Leatherhead. I haven't tried it yet, but the outside garden is inviting in good weather. 

Edmund Tynley: TYPICAL PUB

Edmund Tynley: TYPICAL PUB, Leatherhead

 zuriga Says:  Tynley's is one of many pubs in Leatherhead... it's on the pedestrian High St and serves good pints and simple fare, including breakfast. 

The Monkey Puzzle: The Monkey Puzzle

The Monkey Puzzle: The Monkey Puzzle, Leatherhead

 vec Says:  The Monkey Puzzle is a nice and cosy restaurant, good food and service. 

indian

indian, Leatherhead

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Nightlife  

Royal Oak, Leatherhead: GREAT NIGHTS OUT-FREEBIES!

Royal Oak, Leatherhead: GREAT NIGHTS OUT-FREEBIES!, Leatherhead

 boozy-bird Says:  This pub has been transformed by the current couple-friendly atmos, great food, SUPERB BANDS ON SATURDAY NIGHT WITH FREE ENTRY!, All the rotters have been cleared out and the pub has changed DRAMATICALLY! Went in for a quick pint with a pal and stayed ALL NIGHT!...... have... 

The running horse.: Mind your head.

The running horse.: Mind your head., Leatherhead

 Pod Says:  An olde worlde pub that has a fantastic range of real ales. Low beams and a small restraunt with a seperate tap/pool room. Clothes must be worn in all bars but you can go topless in the garden. 

Transportation  

Leatherhead Trains

Leatherhead Trains, Leatherhead

 Janani Says:  Trains between central London and Leatherhead are run by South West Trains on the line between London Waterloo and Guildford or Dorking. Trains leave Waterloo at least every 15 minutes during the working day. The journey takes about forty five minutes. To return to Waterloo,... 

Leatherhead Train station.

Leatherhead Train station., Leatherhead

 Pod Says:  Leatherhead has a train station with a regular service to London victoria and London waterloo,Croydon,Epsom,Dorking and Guildford. i can get to almost anywhere pretty easily. 

Shopping  

shopping in leatherhead

shopping in leatherhead, Leatherhead

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Off The Beaten Path  

FETCHUM POND

FETCHUM POND, Leatherhead

 zuriga Says:  A five minute walk from the train station in Leatherhead will bring you to the hidden wonder of Fetchum-Leatherhead, a beautiful pond. It was a nice discovery for me, and a good place for quiet walks. 

Riverside walks through leatherhead,.

Riverside walks through leatherhead,., Leatherhead

 Pod Says:  You can take a walk by the riverside in Leatherhead and see all the surrey wildlife. 

Favorites  

water works

water works, Leatherhead

 Pod Says:  Well. some people like strange buildings. This is a building at the bottom of my road. 

The Place

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The People

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 Leatherhead has a train station with a regular service to London victoria and London waterloo,Croydon,Epsom,Dorking and Guildford. i can get to almost anywhere... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Can you get an off peak day return from Leatherhead to London Waterloo/ Victoria leaving approx 3-30pm and returning 11-30pm 

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A: According to nationalrail.co.uk yes you can. Offpeak day return on the 1533 train from Leatherhead to Victoria coming back at 23.26 is £7.20 

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My New Home Town

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 Deep in the heart of the Surrey Hills lies my new home.. Leatherhead. The River Mole runs through this perfect, English village... what a place to walk each day. The river got its name because of how... 

2

Leatherhead

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 I guess Leatherhead is so very typical as a suburb to London, it's though a cosy and clean town with some reallt good Indian restaurants. 

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Leatherhead

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 My aunt lives quite near here and she's such a good hostess that I visit as often as I can to get spoilt! 

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This is where i used to live.

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 a small village. 

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