Living In Surrey

Surrey Offers an enviable lifestyle

From Michelin-starred eateries to small cafes and bars, the bustling towns and villages in Surrey will spoil you for choice. Aside from the fantastic shopping, Surrey is a great place to visit for amazing sights and history, such as Waverley Abbey and our magnificent National Landscapes.

Surrey is the green county

From the serene beauty of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to the tranquil expanses of Box Hill, Leith Hill, and the picturesque banks of the River Thames, Surrey’s landscapes are diverse and breath-taking. Whether you’re an avid walker, a cyclist, or simply seeking a peaceful retreat, the county’s green spaces offer something for everyone.

Fun for all the family

Surrey boasts an array of parks and recreational facilities. From tranquil garden walks in the Royal Horticultural Society Garden at Wisley to adrenaline-pumping adventures at Thorpe Park, there’s something for every age and interest.

Surrey Is the connected county

Surrey is a major international gateway for people and businesses. It’s the only region to border London and the UK’s two largest international airports (Gatwick and Heathrow) Flying directly into Silicon Valley. This is the connected county.

Surrey is well connected to London and has excellent road and rail connection which links to Birmingham and Manchester and other UK cities, as well as the ports of Southampton and Portsmouth.

First class schools and universities

Surrey is home to first class schools and world class universities that provide R&D support to innovative businesses. Surrey has exceptional talent and a well qualified, highly skilled workforce.

Surrey has 300 primary schools and over 50 secondary schools. Surrey’s schools are some of the best performing in the country, nurturing a highly skilled workforce.

Surrey has a proven track-record of innovation and research, supported by significant public and private sector investment in research and development, and our four universities. Sector expertise, leadership, skills and support are focused in a number of research centres; hot-spots of innovation and creativity.

Retail and Nightlife

Shopping in Surrey takes place on modern re-developed highstreets and the cobbled steps of old. It features some of the UK’s premier retailers’, brilliant independents, leisure activities and theatres.

Surrey has seen £bn’s of regeneration invested and committed to its town centres to keep them relevant, vibrant and great places for the whole family to enjoy.

Tourism Highlights

From heathland and valley forests to high empty commons that ascend to the soaring outliers of the West Sussex Downs, the variety of things to do in Surrey is dazzling.

Historic villages coexist quietly in the gorgeous environment with thriving market towns, and many of the South East’s top country pubs can be found at every turn.

If you’re looking to be actively entertained or coming to soak up the breath-taking sights, Surrey provides the perfect place for all this in a fun day out.