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The House That Rocks
Transforming an impressive, seven-bedroom Victorian property in Dorking wasn’t without its challenges, but the result is a stunning family home that has had the interiors world raving
REMEDY FOR SUCCESS
Surrey’s Tracy Borman discusses the return of her heroine healer in the final book of her best-selling fictional trilogy
Love Celia
Actress Celia Imrie has travelled the world for work and leisure but wherever she goes there is a part of her which is forever Surrey
EXHIBITION OF THE MONTH
Art & Action: Making Change in Victorian Britain at Watts Gallery – Artists’ Village in Compton focuses on the Victorian roots of art activism
Electric dreams
The Range Rover plug-in hybrid brings silent electric motoring to this iconic luxury car
THE OPEN ROAD
Chris Pickering rounds up some of the best drives in Surrey
TOWN AND COUNTRY: Oxted & Limpsfield
With the North Downs looming nearby and glorious countryside surrounding it, Oxted is a town with real “escape from London” appeal and character, while nearby Limpsfield has a superb village vibe with its own community-run pub
Artist to the stars
Known as ‘The Face of Modern British Impressionism’, Mickleham-based Sherree Valentine Daines is celebrating four decades at the forefront of her field
A RIGHT ROYAL WELCOME
The Signet Collection’s inaugural hotel project is a reimagining of a former royal guest house, situated directly opposite Hampton Court Palace
TOWN AND COUNTRY: Godalming & Hascombe
On the banks of the River Wey, Godalming is a watercolour pretty town surrounded by pristine countryside and in-demand rural villages, such as Hascombe
Lose yourself in nature
Eager to hit the reset button, Rebecca Younger went for a socially distanced staycation at Lucknam Park in Wiltshire
Your intimate big day
With everyone having to host smaller nuptials, wedding planner Susie Evans shares how to bring glamour to your socially distanced day
Word perfect
Woking-born Susie Dent has been in Countdown’s Dictionary Corner for more than 20 years. Here she shares her love affair with words and her latest book offering readers a daily dose of etymology for the soul
‘A perfect county'
As Sir Kenneth Branagh returns to the big screen this month playing Agatha Christie’s Poirot, he shares why he loves living in Surrey
Tranquil reflections
Enjoy a peaceful stroll amongst autumn’s burnished hues to revive the spirit and ponder on the beauty of nature
Happy valley
Chris Howard uncovers a rare habitat on the Surrey borders
No place like home
Loseley Park may welcome 6,000 to 8,000 members of the public each year but first it is home to the next generation of the More-Molyneux family
EXHIBITION OF THE MONTH
Raphael: Prince Albert’s Passion at The Lightbox in Woking celebrates 500 years since the death of the celebrated Italian Renaissance artist
GHOSTS - CAUGHT ON CAMERA
Fact merges with fiction at West Horsley Place, aka ‘Button House’, home to the residents of BBC One’s popular sitcom Ghosts
Blazing a trail
Marking October’s Black History Month, Surrey History Centre looks at the county’s most important black figures
Balance Your Agni
Reigate Ayurvedic practitioner Claire Paphitis offers her top tips for boosting immunity and gut health
Best Of Surrey Style
Surrey is home to a host of stylish celebrities who love nothing more than showing off the county’s style. During a special shoot at Silent Pool Distillery our fashion columnists, Marie Gibbens and Claire Hams, styled five leading ladies to look sensational in Surrey
WITNESS TO HISTORY
The story of Barnes Wallis, the Effigham inventor behind the bouncing bomb, is told through the letters of his wife Molly
Walking for health
Why not pencil some free walks into your diary and shed a few pounds, while having a great time?
Weybridge & Shepperton
With motorsport history, scenic riverside walks, café culture and classy pubs on the doorstep, Weybridge is a highly-prized place to live, while Shepperton is home to the famous film studios and a raft of hidden foodie gems
By royal command
A new hotel from the former COO of Beaverbrook is breathing new life into one of King Henry VIII’s old guest houses at Hampton Court
STARTING A NEW LIFE
When The Mayflower set sail to the New World in September 1620, Dorking shoemaker William Mullins was on board
From Surrey to the Square
EastEnders actress and Strictly Come Dancing finalist Emma Barton on how she’s hopelessly devoted to scenic Surrey
Natural beauty
Looking to upgrade your stationery this September? Bark & Rock creates stunning wooden notebooks at its West Molesey studio
CULTURE VILTURE
Former Union J singer Josh Cuthbert on Givenchy and learning to cook in front of the television cameras