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The Brickmakers

The Brickmakers

Wonderful pub serving great British food, excellent service and in a gorgeous setting.

Chobham Equestrian Centre

Chobham Equestrian Centre

A fantastic place to pick up tack and outdoor accessories for the horse lovers amongst us.

Chobham Common

Chobham Common

Great for a long walk or a quick stroll.

Rowhill Nature Reserve

Rowhill Nature Reserve

Beautiful woodland close to Aldershot.

Four Horse Shoes

Four Horse Shoes

Lovely pub out away from the town noise with a lovely garden where the kids can play.

Brilliant Bikes

Brilliant Bikes

The best independent bike shop in Surrey, with a great selection of bikes at reasonable prices.

The Crown

The Crown

2-4-1 desserts and quiz nights on a Thursday.

Goldsworth Park Lake

Goldsworth Park Lake

A lovely spot for an evening walk.

Foxhills Golf Club

Foxhills Golf Club

Provides the best backdrop for a round of golf in Surrey and probably the best wine selection for afterwards too.

The Cricketers

The Cricketers

Great pub lunch in Horsell, just outside Woking's town centre.

FairOaks Airport

FairOaks Airport

The fry up is great and it's lovely seeing at the light air crafts take off and land.

Fairoaks Airport

Fairoaks Airport

Running regular flight schools for both planes and helicopters, it also provides national flights, which helps serve businesses in the local area.

The Red Lion

The Red Lion

Friendly gastro pub with a relaxing garden at the back for summer and a roaring fire inside for winter.

The Swan Hotel

The Swan Hotel

Great food and a fantastic location with views of the Thames from the terrace.

The Farm Shop Lyne

The Farm Shop Lyne

Fantastic well priced selection of plants and pots. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Great place to get your Christmas tree.

Why not explore the nearby areas of Maidenhead, Cookham, Marlow, Bray, Camberley and Fleet

"In 1959, the Kremer Prize was devised in the Cambridge Hotel in Camberley. It offered money to pioneers of human -powered flight. There are still 3 prizes available including one for covering a 26 mile marathon course!"

There has been fantastic development around Jubilee Square in the past few years.

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Craig Brant

Woking's centre offers plenty of shops and entertainment facilities, but with plenty of greenery surrounding it.

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Craig Brant

Watching the narrow boats sail along Basingstoke Canal is a real treat and gives Woking its countryside appeal.

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