In this issue

Countryside Life
Countryfile host Adam Henson and Surrey Hills Society’s Chris Howard have their say.

Behind the Scenes
At Hatchlands Park for 250 years of Beethhoven.

Rural ramblings
With CPRE, the countryside charity’s Surrey branch director Andy Smith..

HOLMES is where the heart is

Never one to shy away from showing his feelings, particularly when on screen with his wife, Ruth Langsford, Eamonn Holmes is one of daytime TV’s most loveable characters. Here he opens up to Brendan Bale about his love for Surrey and why he wouldn’t want to live anywhere else

4 mins

TOWN & COUNTRY: Dorking & Abinger Hammer

A perfect launchpad into the Surrey Hills, Dorking has long been celebrated for its antiques shops but has increasingly made its name as a food and drink hub in recent years. Here are just a few of the reasons you should think about exploring

5 mins

STRIKING THE RIGHT NOTE

Claire Saul visits the extraordinary Cobbe Collection atHatchlands Park, where a piano once played by Beethoven stars at his 250th anniversary celebration this month

3 mins

MUMMA KNOWS BEST

Melissa Hemsley is known for championing sustainable and feel-good food with minimal waste. She talks to Holly Louise Eells about how this ‘Eat Green’ ethos, passed down from her mother, has inspired her new cookbook

3 mins

We are family

A year after acclaimed Spanish chef José Pizarro took over The Swan Inn at Claygate, his food and family cooking values are still going down a treat. And now you can spend the night. Rebecca Younger checks it out

3 mins

6 SENSATIONAL SPAS

Surrey has been named one of the best destinations for health and wellbeing in the UK so it’s no surprise that the county has some top notch spas. We pick our favourites

4 mins

WIN A spa break for two at Brooklands Hotel

Enjoy a relaxing ovenight break for two complete with breakfast, dinner and luxury spa treatments at BSpa

1 min

Sandy Shores

Simone Hellyer explores the sandy shores of Le Touquet and discovers a long history of English influence at the popular French seaside resort

4 mins

Golden sunshine

It’s that time again when drifts of daffodils burst into bloom turning their cheerful faces to the light and welcoming spring visitors to gardens across Surrey

4 mins

THROUGH THE KEYHOLE

A history of architecture Designed and constructed by Sir Banister Fletcher, Coneybury employs the sensibilities of the Arts and Crafts movement

1 min

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Surrey Life Magazine Description:

The essential guide to life in Surrey, Surrey Life is a monthly, glossy magazine featuring exclusive interviews; the best property, homes and gardens ideas; tips for eating out; ideas for places to visit and not-to-be-missed events; and much, much more. Our expert monthly columnists include the likes of Homes Under the Hammer’s Lucy Alexander, BBC Surrey’s James Cannon, Surrey Wildlife Trust, Surrey Golf Partnership and Surrey Hills Society. In essence, Surrey Life celebrates all that is local while applying the same high standards as a national magazine.