Welcome to North Holmwood

North Holmwood is a small village located in the county of Surrey, England. It is situated approximately 2 miles south of Dorking and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 1,500 people and is known for its peaceful and rural setting. North Holmwood has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age.

The village has a number of amenities, including a primary school, a village hall, a post office, and a local pub. There are also several shops and businesses in the area, including a convenience store and a hair salon. North Holmwood is well-connected to the surrounding areas, with good transport links to Dorking and other nearby towns. The village is also close to the A24, which provides easy access to London and the south coast.

North Holmwood is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and horse riding. The village is located close to the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which is a popular destination for visitors to the area. There are also several parks and nature reserves in the vicinity, including Pippbrook Meadows and Box Hill. Overall, North Holmwood is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful and rural way of life.

Local Schools

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St Johns Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Jacky Fyson	Goodwyns Road Dorking Surrey RH4 2LR 01306884506 School Website
Unified Academy Academy Special Sponsor Led Ages:9-16 Head Teacher Mrs Annabelle Thomas	Chart Lane South Dorking RH5 4DB 1737215488 School Website
St Pauls C Of E Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Ann Alden	St Paul's Road West Dorking Surrey RH4 2HS 01306883547 School Website
Powell Corderoy Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Richard Darke	Longfield Road Dorking Surrey RH4 3DF 01306883373 School Website
The Priory C Of E Voluntary Aided School Voluntary Aided School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Jo Trimnell	West Bank Dorking Surrey RH4 3DG 01306887337 School Website
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Carolyn Scrutton	Norfolk Road Dorking Surrey RH4 3JA 01306883934 School Website
Dorking Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Mrs Donna Harwood-Duffy	West Street Dorking Surrey RH4 1BY 01306882397 School Website
Surrey Hills All Saints Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Coles	School Lane Westcott Dorking RH4 3QF 1306881136 School Website
St Martins C Of E Controlled Primary School Dorking Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Gorecka & Mrs Mandy Parsonson	Ranmore Road Dorking Surrey RH4 1HW 01306883474 School Website
The Ashcombe School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Chris Panting	Ashcombe Road Dorking Surrey RH4 1LY 1306886312 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Dorking Station Approach, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1TF 1.97 Miles

Holmwood Horsham Road, Holmwood, Surrey, RH5 4RB 2.13 Miles

Box Hill & Westhumble Westhumble Street, Westhumble, Surrey, RH5 6BT 2.88 Miles

Betchworth Pebble Hill Road, Betchworth, Surrey, RH3 7BZ 3.65 Miles

Ockley Station Approach, Off Coles Lane, Capel, Surrey, RH5 5HT 4.20 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Gem Cars 07774 969233 3 Oak Ridge, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 2NL 0.31 Miles
Abacab Dorking Taxis 01306 881008 47 Dukes Ride, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 4TY 0.46 Miles
Dorking Taxis Ltd 01306 885533 3 Dukes Ride, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 4TY 0.46 Miles
Advance Taxi Service 07834 371946 Upper Path/Stubs Hill, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 2PT 0.51 Miles
Diorking 1.4U Taxis 07710 647453 Vincent Lane, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 3HF 1.12 Miles
1-4U Dorking Taxis 07710 647453 Valencia House, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 3HF 1.12 Miles
Surrey Minibus 07950 608769 Holmbury Villa, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 3HZ 1.18 Miles
Dorking Cars 01306 884411 66 Beresford Road, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 2DG 1.18 Miles
R E P Taxis 07831 850276 33 Warwick Cl, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 4NL 1.31 Miles
Metro Cars 01293 522222 High Street, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1UR 1.37 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
North Holmwood P O Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:16:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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St Pauls Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
North Holmwood Surgery	1 Bentsbrook Close North Holmwood Dorking Surrey RH5 4HY
Dorking Community Health & Care Team 01306 646265	Dorking Hospital St Pauls Road West Dorking Surrey RH4 2AA
Dorking Healthcare - Extended Access 01306 735459	Dorking Hospital St Pauls Road West Dorking Surrey RH4 2AA
Redhill Phoenix Improved Access 01306 735459	Dorking Hospital St Paul's Road West Dorking Surrey RH4 2AA
Es Breathlessness Service 01306 735459	Dorking Hospital Horsham Road Dorking Surrey RH4 2AA

Local Stores

Great Bookham
8 High Street
Great Bookham
Leatherhead
Surrey
KT23 4AG
01372 452006
Store Website
5.01 miles

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SPAR - Brockham Green
Middle STreet
Brockham
Betchworth
RH3 7JJ
01737 842550
Store Website
2.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Brelades Veterinary Surgeons
20 Knoll Road Dorking Surrey RH4 3EP 01306 883086 Website 0.79 miles
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Medivet Dorking
Westcott Road Dorking Surrey RH4 3DP 01306 882996 dorking@medivet.co.uk Website 1.44 miles

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Medivet Brockham
58 Middle Street Brockham Betchworth Surrey RH3 7HW 01737 842307 brockham@medivet.co.uk Website 2.17 miles
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Newdigate House Vets
George Horley Place Church Road Newdigate Dorking Surrey RH5 5DW 01306 773300 info@thehousevet.net Website 3.76 miles
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Ash Barn Veterinary Surgery
Unit 5, Ockley Court Farm Coles Lane Ockley Dorking Surrey RH5 5LS 01306 713177 vets@arthurlodge.co.uk 4.13 miles

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Surrey Hills Equine Practice Ltd
Hedges Crest Hill Peaselake Guildford Surrey GU5 9PE info@surreyhillsequine.com Website 4.84 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Box Hill
Enjoy The Views Of The Surrey Hills, Pass By One Of Box Hill’S Oldest Buildings, The Fort, And Take In One Of Surrey’S Iconic Landmarks, The Stepping Stones. KT20 7LF 2.85 miles 1 Mile North Of Dorking, 2.5 Miles South Of Leatherhead On The A24.

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Leith Hill
A Circular Walk Across Leith Hill. Leith Hill Is The Highest Point In South East England, Meaning You Will Get A Great View. It Is A Wooded Hill And On Reaching The Summit, You Will Find An 18Th-Century Gothic Tower. RH5 6LX 3.37 miles Leith Hill Is Signposted From The A25 At Wotton And From The A29 At Ockley.

Norbury Park Leatherhead
Starting Off From The Young Street Car Park There Are A Variety Of Walks From This Point Following The River Mole Towards West Humble. There Are Farm Animals On Route But Also Lots Of Opportunities For Off The Lead Walks. The Walks Can Be As Short As Half A Hour Or As Long As Three/Four Hours With A Variety Of Options Of Heading Towards Dorking Or Ranmore Common And Polesden Lacey. If You Want To Explore A Os Map Is Helpful. Unnamed Road Fetcham Leatherhead Lancashire KT22 9BP 3.92 miles Young Street Park (Start Point)

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Headley Heath
A Circular Walk Across Headley Heath. Headley Heath Is A Mixture Of Open Heathland, Woodland And Chalk Downland. KT18 6NN 4.76 miles Exit M25 At Junction 9 (Leatherhead) And Take The A24 South, Toward Dorking. Then Take The B2033 (Headley Common Road) To Headley Village.

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Pitch Hill
Views, Woods, Paths. Plenty Of 4G To Avoid Getting Lost. I Park In Car Park 3 But There Are Car Parks All Around The Surrey Hills Pitch Hill Cranleigh Lancashire GU6 7NW 6.21 miles Just Park And Walk. There Are Markers. I Prefer To Freewalk And Look At The Clock

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Reigate Hill North Downs Way
The North Downs Way Runs Through This Car Park So You Have Two Choices. You Can Take The Path Down The Hill Into National Trust Land Called Gatton Park Or You Can Go The More Popular Route Uphill To An Old Fort. Take The Path Straight Up- If You Want Less People There Is A Bridle Way Just To The Right. Once You Get To The Top You Get A Stunning View. From Here You Can Go As Far As You Like. Lots Of Dogs, Horses And The Occasional Cow. Really Great Walk. A217 Reigate Lancashire RH2 0HX 6.66 miles Moving South On The A25 Take Junction 8 Exit. Turn Right At The Roundabout And Take The Exit Towards Merstham. Right On The Exit Here You Will See A Car Park

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