Welcome to Forest Green

Forest Green is a small village located in the Surrey Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village is known for its picturesque surroundings, with rolling hills, dense forests, and charming cottages. It is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts, with many walking trails and scenic viewpoints to explore. The village is also home to a number of historic landmarks, including the 13th-century St. Mary's Church and the Tudor-style Forest Green Manor.

Despite its small size, Forest Green has a thriving community with a range of amenities and activities. The village has a primary school, a post office, a village hall, and a number of local shops and businesses. There are also several pubs and restaurants in the area, serving traditional British cuisine and locally sourced ingredients. The village hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a summer fete, a Christmas market, and a fireworks display.

Forest Green is located just a short drive from the town of Dorking, which offers a wider range of amenities and attractions. Dorking is known for its antique shops, independent boutiques, and historic landmarks, including the 17th-century Polesden Lacey estate and the Dorking Museum and Heritage Centre. The town is also home to a number of restaurants and cafes, serving a variety of international cuisines. Overall, Forest Green is a charming and peaceful village that offers a taste of rural life in the heart of the Surrey Hills.

Local Weather

Fog

Temp: 2.1°C

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Wind: 2.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Hurtwood House School Other Independent School Ages:15-19 Head Teacher Mr K R B Jackson	Holmbury St Mary Dorking Surrey RH5 6NU 1483279000 School Website
Belmont School Other Independent School Ages:2-16 Head Teacher Mrs H Skrine	Feldemore Holmbury St Mary Dorking Surrey RH5 6LQ 1306730852 School Website
Ewhurst C Of E Aided Infant School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Jonathan Walters	The Street Ewhurst Surrey GU6 7PX 01483277291 School Website
Duke Of Kent School Other Independent School Ages:3-16 Head Teacher Mrs Susan Knox	Peaslake Road Ewhurst Cranleigh Surrey GU6 7NS 1483277313 School Website
Peaslake School Free Schools Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Sara Dangerfield	Colmans Hill Peaslake Guildford Surrey GU5 9ST 01306730411 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
Park Mead Primary Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Neil Mcauliffe	Park Drive Park Mead Estate Cranleigh Surrey GU6 7HB 01483274315 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
St Joseph's Specialist Trust Non-Maintained Special School Ages:5-19 Head Teacher Mrs Annie Sutton	Amlets Lane Cranleigh Surrey GU6 7DH 1483272449 School Website
St Cuthbert Mayne Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Thomas Hall	St Nicolas Avenue Cranleigh Surrey GU6 7AQ 1483274961 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ockley Station Approach, Off Coles Lane, Capel, Surrey, RH5 5HT 2.60 Miles

Holmwood Horsham Road, Holmwood, Surrey, RH5 4RB 3.53 Miles

Gomshall Station Approach, Gomshall, Surrey, GU5 9NX 4.69 Miles

Warnham Station Road, Warnham, West Sussex, RH12 3SR 5.36 Miles

Dorking Station Approach, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1TF 6.41 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Silver Cars 01306 627308 12 Oakfields, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 5RQ 2.13 Miles
A And R Minibus Hire 01306 711906 28 Carterdale Cottages, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 5ES 3.09 Miles
Cranleigh Taxis 01483 277223 Brook House, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 7EH 3.61 Miles
Webbs Taxi Of Cranleigh 07851 191879 34 Taylors Cr, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 7EN 3.71 Miles
R E P Taxis 07831 850276 33 Warwick Cl, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 4NL 3.72 Miles
Cranleigh Cars 01483 272277 Montrose/Ewhurst Rd, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 7ED 3.73 Miles
Jarrads Taxis - Taxi In Cranleigh 01483 274794 Montrose, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 7ED 3.73 Miles
Glenn's Taxi Service 01483 277764 52 Wyphurst Road, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 7AX 3.99 Miles
K Webb Taxis 01483 275332 6 Glebe Road, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 7AR 4.15 Miles
Premier Carriage Services 01306 711757 Stammerham Business Centre/Unit 7 Capel Rd, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 4PZ 4.60 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Forest Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Road Forest Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little Birketts No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leith Hill Place Collection Today available until:10:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Mayes Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Jayes Park No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little Woodlands No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leith Vale No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ockley P O Collection Today available until:09:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Ockley Village No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broom Hall No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Breache Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hurtwood House School No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Ockley Rectory Collection Today available until:09:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Ockley Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Leith Hill Practice 01306 711105	The Leith Hill Practice The Old Forge Surgery 168 The Street, Capel Dorking, Surrey RH5 5EN
Northbrook Surgery 01306 889242	Northbrook House Warwick Road South Holmwood Dorking Surrey RH5 4NP
Cranleigh Medical Practice 01483 273951	Cranleigh Medical Pract 18 High Steeet Cranleigh Surrey GU6 8AE
Cranleigh Village Hall - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Cranleigh Village Hall Village Way Cranleigh GU6 8AF
Cranleigh Village Hall - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Cranleigh Village Hall Village Way Cranleigh GU6 8AF

Local Stores

Cranleigh
Village Way
Cranleigh
Surrey
GU6 8AF
01483 279900
Store Website
4.28 miles

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SPAR - Brockham Green
Middle STreet
Brockham
Betchworth
RH3 7JJ
01737 842550
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Hunters Lodge Veterinary Practice
Hunters Lodge 1 Mapledrakes Road Ewhurst Cranleigh Surrey GU6 7RG 01483 276464 enquiries@hunterslodgevets.co.uk Website 2.01 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 2.09 miles

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Shotter &Amp; Byers Veterinary Services
Furzen Cottage Furzen Lane Walliswood Dorking Surrey RH5 5QE 01306 627706 info@shotterandbyers.co.uk Website 3.31 miles
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Westpoint Group Trading Ltd - Horsham
Dawes Farm Bognor Road Warnham Horsham West Sussex RH12 3ZG 01306 628086 Jules.Dare@westpointfarmvets.co.uk Website 3.56 miles

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Anderson Abercromby Veterinary Referrals
Dawes Farm Bognor Road Warnham Horsham West Sussex RH12 3ZG 3.56 miles

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Mayes &Amp; Scrine Equine Vets (M&Amp;S Evp Ltd)
Dawes Farm Bognor Road Warnham Horsham West Sussex RH12 3ZG 01306 628 222 office@msvets.co.uk 3.56 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 1.28 miles Leith Hill Is Signposted From The A25 At Wotton And From The A29 At Ockley.

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 2.80 miles Just Park And Walk. There Are Markers. I Prefer To Freewalk And Look At The Clock

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Blackheath Common
Large Heathland With Many Different Paths And Routes Blackheath Dog Walk Sampleoak Ln Chilworth Guildford GU4 8RB 6.25 miles

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Newlands Corner
Drove Rd Albury Guildford GU4 8SE 7.10 miles Newlands Corner Car Park Off A25

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

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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 7.84 miles Young Street Park (Start Point)

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Weather Forecast

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