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

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

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

Tranquil reflections

Enjoy a peaceful stroll amongst autumn’s burnished hues to revive the spirit and ponder on the beauty of nature

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

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

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

TOWN AND COUNTRY: Camberley, Bagshot & Windlesham

On the far western border of Surrey, just before crossing into Hampshire, Camberley is a town that has seen concerted efforts to transform its town centre in recent years. Home to the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, it is being tipped as an up-and-coming place to live

From Romania WITH LOVE

Tracie Hussey has devoted her life to rehoming more than 400 dogs from her Guildford rescue centre. Now some of the dogs have even found a new purpose by providing support to older people with dementia

ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY

Get away with the family this summer to one of these hideaways in the Surrey Hills

A life well travelled

In 1820 Mariana Starke published Travels on the Continent and for many years no traveller would venture to Western Europe without their copy

The Accidental Actor

He never intended to be an actor but after 50 years, he’s made quite a career out of it. Here, Bill Nighy talks to Bernard Bale about his humble beginnings in Caterham and how he stumbled into Hollywood

Escape To The UK

Overseas holidays may be on hold for a little while but we’ve picked out some UK staycations to help you feel like you’re elsewhere in the world

LIFE in LOCKDOWN

A Reigate photographer’s doorstep project captures how her hometown is coping with the coronavirus crisis

Keep blooming

Extend summer’s show in the garden with your choice of plants and how you care for them

CULTURE VULTURE

Widely regarded as one of the UK’s most successful songwriters, Woking born Paul Weller’s 15th solo album is set for release this month. He speaks to Neill Barston about coping with lockdown, a dislike of music streaming, and hoped-for plans to resume a UK tour this autumn

The QUEEN of flowers

Be inspired by the beauty of the rose, with their rich variety of colours and heady scent, they are a quintessential part of any English garden

ROYAL SEAL OF APPROVAL

What makes a bag (quite literally) fit for the Queen? Gerald Bodmer, the Kenley-based CEO of leather good empire, Launer London, reveals just what it takes…

Food fellowship

The Clink Charity has been helping to reduce reoffending through its prison restaurants and graduate training schemes for over a decade. To celebrate the publication of the Sutton-based charity’s 10-year anniversary cookbook, here they’ve rustled up a few recipes for all the family to enjoy at home

CULTURE VULTURE

Guildford singer/songwriter Riva Taylor is breaking away from her child star past with a new name and musical direction, Simone Hellyer finds out more

Stay At Home Survival Guide

With time on our hands, there are plenty of ways to stay entertained, get creative or self-improve this May. What’s more, it’s a great way to show your support for the many small businesses around Surrey coming up with new ways to work

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

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