Welcome to Parkgate

Parkgate is a small village located in the borough of Elmbridge in Surrey, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Thames and is known for its picturesque views and serene atmosphere. Parkgate is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, who come to enjoy the natural beauty of the area and the many outdoor activities available. The village is home to several parks and nature reserves, including the popular Painshill Park, which features stunning gardens and lakes.

One of the main attractions of Parkgate is its rich history. The village has a long and fascinating past, dating back to the Roman era. The area was once a thriving port, and many of the buildings in the village date back to the 18th and 19th centuries. Visitors can explore the historic streets and buildings, including the beautiful St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The village also has several museums and galleries, which showcase the area's rich cultural heritage.

Parkgate is also known for its vibrant community spirit. The village has a strong sense of community, with many local events and festivals taking place throughout the year. The annual Parkgate Carnival is a highlight of the village calendar, featuring live music, food stalls, and a funfair. The village also has several sports clubs and community groups, which offer a range of activities for residents and visitors alike. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an active holiday, Parkgate has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

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Temp: 7.1°C

Feels Like: 4.6°C

Wind: 8.3 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Newdigate C Of E Endowed Aided Infant School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Paula Bliss	Village Street Newdigate Dorking Surrey RH5 5DJ 01306631353 School Website
The Weald C Of E Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs James Baguley	Newdigate Road Beare Green Dorking Surrey RH5 4QW 01306711719 School Website
Scott-Broadwood Cofe Infant School Academy Converter Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Alexandra Colclough	The Street Capel Dorking Surrey RH5 5JX 1306711181 School Website
Charlwood Village Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Ms Victoria Lanham	Chapel Road Charlwood Horley Surrey RH6 0DA 01293862302 School Website
Moon Hall School, Reigate Other Independent School Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mrs Michelle Catterson	Flanchford Road Leigh Reigate Surrey RH2 8RE 1306611372 School Website
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
North Downs Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Douglass	Wheelers Lane Brockham Betchworth Surrey RH3 7LA 01737843384 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
Reigate Valley College Academy Alternative Provision Converter Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mrs Amy Smith	Ironsbottom Sidlow Bridge Reigate Surrey RH2 8PP 1737249079 School Website
Westvale Park Primary Academy Free Schools Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Susan Kelly	Cavell Way Westvale Park Horley Surrey RH6 8SU 1293365019 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Holmwood Horsham Road, Holmwood, Surrey, RH5 4RB 2.03 Miles

Gatwick Airport South Terminal, Gatwick Airport, West Sussex, RH6 0RD 2.89 Miles

Ockley Station Approach, Off Coles Lane, Capel, Surrey, RH5 5HT 3.28 Miles

Dorking Station Approach, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1TF 4.72 Miles

Betchworth Pebble Hill Road, Betchworth, Surrey, RH3 7BZ 4.73 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
R E P Taxis 07831 850276 33 Warwick Cl, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 4NL 2.50 Miles
V And B Chauffeur Service 01293 863618 Russ Hill, Horley, Surrey, RH6 0EL 2.62 Miles
International Limousines Uk Ltd 01293 863748 Charlwood Stud, Horley, Surrey, RH6 0EL 2.62 Miles
Go Green Travel 01293 863333 8 The St, Horley, Surrey, RH6 0BY 2.94 Miles
Abacab Dorking Taxis 01306 881008 47 Dukes Ride, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 4TY 3.09 Miles
Dorking Taxis Ltd 01306 885533 3 Dukes Ride, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 4TY 3.09 Miles
A And R Minibus Hire 01306 711906 28 Carterdale Cottages, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 5ES 3.10 Miles
Checker Cars 01293 568800 Feeder Park, Horley, Surrey, RH6 0BU 3.36 Miles
B And D Cars 01737 842446 36 Oakdene Close, Betchworth, Surrey, RH3 7JZ 3.38 Miles
Gem Cars 07774 969233 3 Oak Ridge, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 2NL 3.47 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Parkgate Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Broad Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mill Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Work House Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fairholme Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newdigate P O Collection Today available until:15:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Sunday Last Collection:15:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Shellwood Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cudworth Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burnt Oak Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Capel Corner Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mynthurst Leigh Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Holmwood Common Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Beare Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beare Green Stores Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
White Hart Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Newdigate Surgery	Rusper Road Newdigate Dorking Surrey RH5 5BE
Northbrook Surgery 01306 889242	Northbrook House Warwick Road South Holmwood Dorking Surrey RH5 4NP
Leith Hill Practice 01306 711105	The Leith Hill Practice The Old Forge Surgery 168 The Street, Capel Dorking, Surrey RH5 5EN
Brockwood Medical Practice 01737 843259	The Surgery Tanners Meadow, Brockham Betchworth Surrey RH3 7NJ
North Holmwood Surgery	1 Bentsbrook Close North Holmwood Dorking Surrey RH5 4HY

Local Stores

South Park
40 Allingham Road
South Park
Reigate
Surrey
RH2 8HX
01737 243419
Store Website
4.23 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Newdigate House Vets
George Horley Place Church Road Newdigate Dorking Surrey RH5 5DW 01306 773300 info@thehousevet.net Website 1.12 miles
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Medivet Brockham
58 Middle Street Brockham Betchworth Surrey RH3 7HW 01737 842307 brockham@medivet.co.uk Website 3.04 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 3.62 miles

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Brelades Veterinary Surgeons
20 Knoll Road Dorking Surrey RH4 3EP 01306 883086 Website 3.98 miles
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Dorking only
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Gvg Brooks Equine Veterinary Practice
Unit B1-B2, The Courtyard Dovers Farm Lonesome Lane Reigate Surrey RH2 7QT 01737 246 109 admin@gvgbrooksequine.co.uk Website 4.35 miles
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Gayton Veterinary Group Companion Animal Service
7 South Parade Horley Row Horley Surrey RH6 8BH 01293 771560 horley@gayton.co.uk 4.43 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 4.42 miles Leith Hill Is Signposted From The A25 At Wotton And From The A29 At Ockley.

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 5.04 miles 1 Mile North Of Dorking, 2.5 Miles South Of Leatherhead On The A24.

Location what3words shout.tiger.nature

Buchan Country Park
Buchan Country Park Has Won The Green Flag Award, Which Recognises The Best Green Spaces In The Uk, Every Year Since 2010. Oak Lodge Horsham Rd Crawley RH11 9HQ 6.08 miles Using The Postcode Rh11 9Hq Is The Best Way To Find Buchan Park, You May Have To Double Back Along Horsham Rd For The Entrance.

Location what3words move.hang.modern

Reigate Hill
A Circular Walk Across Reigate Hill. Reigate Hill Has A Good Level Of History. The 19Th Century Reigate Fort Sits At The Top Of The Hill, Commanding A Defensive Position Looking Out Toward The South Downs. RH2 0HX 6.31 miles Exit M25 At Junction 8 And Take The A217 South. The Road Will Fork, Take The Left Turn, Turn Right And Then Immediately Left Into Wray Lane Car Park.

Location what3words claim.clues.sobs

Headley Heath
A Circular Walk Across Headley Heath. Headley Heath Is A Mixture Of Open Heathland, Woodland And Chalk Downland. KT18 6NN 6.32 miles Exit M25 At Junction 9 (Leatherhead) And Take The A24 South, Toward Dorking. Then Take The B2033 (Headley Common Road) To Headley Village.

Location what3words exists.rank.class

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 6.42 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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Weather Forecast

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