TOWN AND COUNTRY: Esher & Claygate

Normally among Surrey’s most cosmopolitan towns, Esher may be a little quieter than usual at the moment but it’s a place that’s still packed full of fascinating history, beautiful scenes and creative communities :

Working From Home – from home

This month comedian Paul Kerensa tries to get to grips with the new work-life balance

SURREY CHARACTERS

While we might not be able to visit our favourite Surrey venues at the moment, it’s important to remember those who work tirelessly behind the scenes to make them the special places they are. As we celebrate Surrey Day on May 2, Tinx Newton hears from five of the county’s devoted characters

High Hopes

Shahid Azeem takes over the distinguished role of High Sheriff of Surrey for 2020 – a year that is shaping up to be the most extraordinary we’ve ever seen. Zoe Richards chatted to him to find out about his vision for the job and his remarkable life story

DISTANT HORIZONS

As well as producing multi-Gold-award-winning English sparkling wine, the gardens at High Clandon Estate Vineyard offer panoramic views of the Surrey Hills across sweeps of lawn and wafting meadow flowers

CULTURE VULTURE

Guildford-based singer/songwriter Majella Yorston is bringing country classics to a new audience wither her new self-titled EP

Back to the garden

Mother Nature isn’t affected; in fact it’s probably doing better with less pollution around, so here are some positive garden ideas to enjoy amongst the gloom of the coronavirus pandemic

Click and digest

With supermarket shelves barer than usual, plenty of Surrey businesses have risen to the challenge of delivering delicious delicacies right to our doorsteps. We round up some of the best local online food delivery services

30 YEARS OF THE AUCTION CHANT

From OO7 posters to famous football memorabelia, Ewabank’s has seen and sold a wealth of interesting lots since it opened the doors of its Surrey auction house in 1990. Ivan Macquisten finds out more

WIN a two-night country pub break

We’ve teamed up with Red Mist Leisure to offer one lucky reader a break for two at their pubs in Surrey and Hampshire with breakfast, dinner, a tour of Silent Pool distillery and a £60 voucher thrown in

VOLCANIC ADVENTURES

Simone Hellyer heads to the volcanic isle of Tenerife for sun, sea and cycling

THE MIND BEHIND THE MYTH

On the 200th anniversary of the death of King George III, Kew Palace invites us to discover the real man behind the myth. Claire Saul learns more

SURREY FRILLS

Hills, wood and country pubs, our county is known for a lot of things and now, thanks to one mum and daughter duo, it has gained a position on the fashion map

Sending smoke signals

Having started its life in a small garden shed in Kingston, Chimney Fire Coffee’s quest to conquer the coffee world has since upgraded to a converted stable in the Surrey Hills at Ranmore Common.

Lap of LUXURY

The former home of Lord Beaverbook’s latest plaudit is for its dog-friendly credentials. Rebecca Younger took her pup along to see why

Fun on the Farm

As one of the longest established farm parks in the UK, Godstone Farm recently celebrated its 40th birthday. Zoe Richards paid a visit to see how it’s breathing fresh life into its fields with exciting plans for the future

Brooker's battle

Malcolm Trigg looks back at another of Surrey’s young men who lost their lives in the Battle of Britain, 80 years ago this summer

BLESSED BRIAN

Bernard Bale meets the actor, raconteur, mountaineer and very happy resident of Surrey as he celebrates the golden anniversary of his career

21 EASTER DAYS OUT

The Easter break is arguably the best school holiday of the year – the weather is starting to improve, there’s lots of chocolate and adults get an extra long-weekend too. Make the most of your time off with the kids in Surrey with some of these top family days out

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

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

THROUGH THE KEYHOLE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TOWN & COUNTRY: Farnham & Frensham

From the magic of arts and crafts creativity to the elegance of beautiful Georgian architecture, the market town of Farnham is quite the picture. Visit and you’ll find a fascinating town with so much to explore. One that’s surrounded by beautiful countryside full of icon sites too