Welcome to Betchworth

Betchworth is a small village located in the county of Surrey, England. It is situated between the towns of Dorking and Reigate, and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its historic buildings, including the 11th-century St. Michael's Church and the 17th-century Betchworth Castle. The village also has a number of shops, pubs, and restaurants, making it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

One of the main attractions in Betchworth is the Betchworth Quarry, which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The quarry is home to a variety of rare plants and animals, including the Adonis Blue butterfly and the Bee Orchid. Visitors can take a guided tour of the quarry to learn more about its history and ecology. The village is also home to a number of walking and cycling trails, which offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Betchworth is a charming village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. Its historic buildings, beautiful countryside, and diverse range of attractions make it a popular destination for visitors from all over the world. Whether you're interested in history, nature, or simply want to relax and unwind, Betchworth has something to offer everyone.

Local Schools

School	Details
North Downs Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Douglass	Wheelers Lane Brockham Betchworth Surrey RH3 7LA 01737843384 School Website
Papillon House Other Independent Special School Ages:5-19 Head Teacher Ms Katie Lonnborg	Pebble Close Tadworth Surrey KT20 7PA 1372363663
Moon Hall School, Reigate Other Independent School Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mrs Michelle Catterson	Flanchford Road Leigh Reigate Surrey RH2 8RE 1306611372 School Website
Unified Academy Academy Special Sponsor Led Ages:9-16 Head Teacher Mrs Annabelle Thomas	Chart Lane South Dorking RH5 4DB 1737215488 School Website
Merrywood House Independent Special School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-14 Head Teacher Miss Michelle Quayle	The Old Pheasantry Merrywood Grove Tadworth Surrey Surrey KT20 7HF 1737336352
Sandcross Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Richards	Sandcross Lane Reigate Surrey RH2 8HH 1737245467 School Website
Reigate Priory Community Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Oliver Moses	Bell Street Reigate Surrey RH2 7RL 01737245065 School Website
Micklefield School Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Ryan Arde	10 Somers Road Reigate Surrey RH2 9DU 1737224212 School Website
St Pauls C Of E Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Ann Alden	St Paul's Road West Dorking Surrey RH4 2HS 01306883547 School Website
The Ashcombe School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Chris Panting	Ashcombe Road Dorking Surrey RH4 1LY 1306886312 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Betchworth Pebble Hill Road, Betchworth, Surrey, RH3 7BZ 0.98 Miles

Dorking Station Approach, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1TF 2.55 Miles

Reigate Station Approach, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 0BD 2.78 Miles

Box Hill & Westhumble Westhumble Street, Westhumble, Surrey, RH5 6BT 3.01 Miles

Earlswood (Surrey) Station Approach West, Earlswood, Surrey, RH1 6HP 4.15 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
B And D Cars 01737 842446 36 Oakdene Close, Betchworth, Surrey, RH3 7JZ 0.69 Miles
Unmarked Cars Ltd 01737 841128 3 Nutwood Close, Betchworth, Surrey, RH3 7LU 0.72 Miles
Buckland Chauffeur Service 01737 844359 West Lodge, Betchworth, Surrey, RH3 7BB 0.92 Miles
Fordy's Taxi Service 01737 844492 2 Puddenhole Cottages Reigate Road, Betchworth, Surrey, RH3 7EU 1.30 Miles
A1 Taxis 01737 766006 Eastnor Rd, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 8NE 2.47 Miles
Cheap Taxis Dorking 01306 244689 Station Approach, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1TP 2.51 Miles
Ladybird Taxis Ltd 07880 703993 38 Lincoln Road, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1TD 2.53 Miles
Cabs Direct 01737 843400 Frith Park Cottages, Tadworth, Surrey, KT20 7NQ 2.57 Miles
Dorking Taxis Ltd 01306 885533 Station Approach, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1TF 2.60 Miles
Dorking Taxis Ltd 01306 885533 3 Dukes Ride, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 4TY 2.64 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
The Village Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moores Place Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tranquil Corner Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Betchworth Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Snower Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wheelers Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kiln Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tranquil Dale Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brockham Green Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Buckland Post Office Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Railway Station Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hillside Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Borough Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gadbrook House Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Strood Green Post Office Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:15

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Brockwood Medical Practice 01737 843259	The Surgery Tanners Meadow, Brockham Betchworth Surrey RH3 7NJ
Hillside Surgery 01737 843525	Hillside Surgery Boxhill Road Tadworth Surrey KT20 7JG
Medwyn Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Reigate Road Dorking RH4 1SD
Medwyn Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Reigate Road Dorking RH4 1SD
Medwyn Surgery 01306 882422	Medwyn Surgery Medwyn Ctr, Reigate Road Dorking Surrey RH4 1SD

Local Stores

South Park
40 Allingham Road
South Park
Reigate
Surrey
RH2 8HX
01737 243419
Store Website
2.55 miles

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SPAR - Brockham Green
Middle STreet
Brockham
Betchworth
RH3 7JJ
01737 842550
Store Website
0.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Brockham
58 Middle Street Brockham Betchworth Surrey RH3 7HW 01737 842307 brockham@medivet.co.uk Website 0.99 miles
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Priory Veterinary Surgeons Ltd
10 Evesham Road Reigate Surrey RH2 9DF 01737 242190 info@prioryvets.co.uk Website 2.29 miles
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Brelades Veterinary Surgeons
20 Knoll Road Dorking Surrey RH4 3EP 01306 883086 Website 3.10 miles
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Dorking only
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Medivet Dorking
Westcott Road Dorking Surrey RH4 3DP 01306 882996 dorking@medivet.co.uk Website 3.17 miles

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Gvg Brooks Equine Veterinary Practice
Unit B1-B2, The Courtyard Dovers Farm Lonesome Lane Reigate Surrey RH2 7QT 01737 246 109 admin@gvgbrooksequine.co.uk Website 3.61 miles
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Gayton Veterinary Group Companion Animal Service
Gayton House 40 Hatchlands Road Redhill Surrey RH1 6AT 01737 761475 cas@gayton.co.uk 3.67 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Box Hill
Enjoy The Views Of The Surrey Hills, Pass By One Of Box Hill’S Oldest Buildings, The Fort, And Take In One Of Surrey’S Iconic Landmarks, The Stepping Stones. KT20 7LF 2.00 miles 1 Mile North Of Dorking, 2.5 Miles South Of Leatherhead On The A24.

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Headley Heath
A Circular Walk Across Headley Heath. Headley Heath Is A Mixture Of Open Heathland, Woodland And Chalk Downland. KT18 6NN 2.60 miles Exit M25 At Junction 9 (Leatherhead) And Take The A24 South, Toward Dorking. Then Take The B2033 (Headley Common Road) To Headley Village.

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Reigate Hill North Downs Way
The North Downs Way Runs Through This Car Park So You Have Two Choices. You Can Take The Path Down The Hill Into National Trust Land Called Gatton Park Or You Can Go The More Popular Route Uphill To An Old Fort. Take The Path Straight Up- If You Want Less People There Is A Bridle Way Just To The Right. Once You Get To The Top You Get A Stunning View. From Here You Can Go As Far As You Like. Lots Of Dogs, Horses And The Occasional Cow. Really Great Walk. A217 Reigate Lancashire RH2 0HX 3.57 miles Moving South On The A25 Take Junction 8 Exit. Turn Right At The Roundabout And Take The Exit Towards Merstham. Right On The Exit Here You Will See A Car Park

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Reigate Hill
A Circular Walk Across Reigate Hill. Reigate Hill Has A Good Level Of History. The 19Th Century Reigate Fort Sits At The Top Of The Hill, Commanding A Defensive Position Looking Out Toward The South Downs. RH2 0HX 3.60 miles Exit M25 At Junction 8 And Take The A217 South. The Road Will Fork, Take The Left Turn, Turn Right And Then Immediately Left Into Wray Lane Car Park.

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Norbury Park Leatherhead
Starting Off From The Young Street Car Park There Are A Variety Of Walks From This Point Following The River Mole Towards West Humble. There Are Farm Animals On Route But Also Lots Of Opportunities For Off The Lead Walks. The Walks Can Be As Short As Half A Hour Or As Long As Three/Four Hours With A Variety Of Options Of Heading Towards Dorking Or Ranmore Common And Polesden Lacey. If You Want To Explore A Os Map Is Helpful. Unnamed Road Fetcham Leatherhead Lancashire KT22 9BP 4.14 miles Young Street Park (Start Point)

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Epsom Downs
Tattenham Corner Rd Lancashire 5.50 miles Entrance Is Just Off The Roundabout Connecting Old London Rd And The B290

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