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For UK Tourists, London is by far the Number 1 destination for most.
However the ever so tranquil county of Surrey is located only 8 miles from Trafalgar Square, London's thronging centre.
Surrey is in the South East direction from London, and known as a Home County, Kent is to the East of Surrey, with Sussex in the South and Hampshire and Berkshire to the West of Surrey.
Surrey has been an important county for over a Millennium. Before William the Conqueror invaded from France and took control of England, AngloSaxon English Kings used to be crowned King in Surrey at Kingston-upon-Thames.
Further upstream along the River Thames is the famous Runnymede site in Surrey where King John signed the Magna Carta - the world's first constitution.
A memorial has been erected there to commemorate this historic landmark occasion.
In more recent times Hampton Court Palace was a real favourite with King Henry VIII - the creator of The Church of England by King's Own Divine Right to do so.
He took full advantage of the Thames and hunting wild Boar in the 16th Century while at Hampton Palace with his Royal Court when he was unaccompanied by his numerous wives - serial monogamy they call it now - an would that also be by the King's Divine Right (discuss!).
Surrey is not one of the largest counties and still keeps its' rural countryside nature with narrow lanes and lovely country pubs full of real life characters, very different from the neighbouring Capital City.
There are of course plenty of historic attractions for you to consider adding to your Must See List.
For example Loseley Park in Guildford, Guildford Cathedral, Hampton Court Palace not far from Richmond, Clandon Park also in Guildford, Painshill Park in Cobham, Claremont Gardens in Esher, or Polesden Lacy in Dorking, Great Fosters in Egham, Ham House and Kew Palace, Farnham Castle to name just a few.
Surrey, the birth place of Cricket, is also home to some very popular touristy attractions that your children will absolutely love ie. Thorpe Park, Chessington World of Adventures and of course Birdworld.
Many of the towns in Surrey are also must visit destinations in their own right.
Guildford is the biggest town in Surrey County with it's cobble stoned High Street and it's twisting little lanes.
Guildford Castle has a large stone tower keep and you will find on the first floor a reception chamber with a permanent exhibition.
The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre plays many West End Shows after they finish their London runs, and we must mention that Guildford Cathedral is home to the Guildford Philharmonic Orchestra.
From Guildford you can amply explore picturesque villages close by such as Ripley, Compton, Chilworth and Albury in South West Surrey.
One of Surrey's loveliest villages is Farnham with its beautiful Georgian Times architecture and Farnham Castle was where many medieval Monarchs reigned supremely from with their often brutal "Olde World Ways".
Godalming has many ancient buildings whereas Dorking and Leatherhead in the Surrey Hills boast a range of restaurants, cafes and bars. Dorking will definitely give you a chance to spend your wealth in some of its' excellent Antique Shops.
Come & Visit Surrey Soon.
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