Welcome to Capel

Capel is a small village located in the Mole Valley district of Surrey, England. The village is situated on the River Mole and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Capel is a peaceful and picturesque village that is perfect for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings, including St. John the Baptist Church, which dates back to the 12th century.

Capel is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, with plenty of opportunities for walking, cycling, and horse riding. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, including the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The River Mole runs through the village, providing a tranquil setting for fishing and boating. There are also several parks and nature reserves in the area, including the Norbury Park Woodlands and the Polesden Lacey Estate.

Capel is a close-knit community that is proud of its heritage and traditions. The village has a strong sense of community spirit, with several local events and festivals taking place throughout the year. The Capel Show is a popular event that takes place every August and features a range of activities, including a dog show, a classic car show, and a flower show. The village also has several local pubs and restaurants, where visitors can enjoy traditional English cuisine and a warm welcome from the locals.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 10.3°C

Feels Like: 7.6°C

Wind: 13.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Scott-Broadwood Cofe Infant School Academy Converter Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Alexandra Colclough	The Street Capel Dorking Surrey RH5 5JX 1306711181 School Website
The Weald C Of E Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs James Baguley	Newdigate Road Beare Green Dorking Surrey RH5 4QW 01306711719 School Website
Newdigate C Of E Endowed Aided Infant School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Paula Bliss	Village Street Newdigate Dorking Surrey RH5 5DJ 01306631353 School Website
Rusper Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicholas Avey	Rusper Horsham West Sussex RH12 4PR 01293871272 School Website
Bohunt Horsham Free Schools Ages:4-16 Head Teacher Ms Georgette Ayling	Bailey Road Horsham West Sussex RH12 6AP 1403627430 School Website
Warnham C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Shirley Kirby	Freeman Road Warnham Horsham West Sussex RH12 3RQ 01403265230 School Website
Belmont School Other Independent School Ages:2-16 Head Teacher Mrs H Skrine	Feldemore Holmbury St Mary Dorking Surrey RH5 6LQ 1306730852 School Website
Holbrook Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Ian Holmes	Holbrook School Lane Horsham West Sussex RH12 5PP 01403272500 School Website
Charlwood Village Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Ms Victoria Lanham	Chapel Road Charlwood Horley Surrey RH6 0DA 01293862302 School Website
St Johns Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Jacky Fyson	Goodwyns Road Dorking Surrey RH4 2LR 01306884506 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ockley Station Approach, Off Coles Lane, Capel, Surrey, RH5 5HT 0.55 Miles

Holmwood Horsham Road, Holmwood, Surrey, RH5 4RB 2.23 Miles

Warnham Station Road, Warnham, West Sussex, RH12 3SR 3.92 Miles

Faygate Faygate Lane, Faygate, West Sussex, RH12 4SJ 4.31 Miles

Ifield Ifield Drive, Ifield, West Sussex, RH11 0JP 5.24 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A And R Minibus Hire 01306 711906 28 Carterdale Cottages, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 5ES 0.12 Miles
Premier Carriage Services 01306 711757 Stammerham Business Centre/Unit 7 Capel Rd, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 4PZ 1.96 Miles
R E P Taxis 07831 850276 33 Warwick Cl, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 4NL 3.03 Miles
V And B Chauffeur Service 01293 863618 Russ Hill, Horley, Surrey, RH6 0EL 3.65 Miles
International Limousines Uk Ltd 01293 863748 Charlwood Stud, Horley, Surrey, RH6 0EL 3.65 Miles
Silver Cars 01306 627308 12 Oakfields, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 5RQ 3.70 Miles
Garys Taxi Service 07966 526526 1 Farm Cottages, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 4SL 4.45 Miles
Go Green Travel 01293 863333 8 The St, Horley, Surrey, RH6 0BY 4.47 Miles
Abc Taxis 01403 266666 60 Wordsworth Place, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 5PS 4.48 Miles
A B C Taxis 01403 266666 60 Wordsworth Place, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 5PS 4.48 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bennetts Wood Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Capel P O Collection Today available until:15:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Clarkes Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ockley Station Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Misbrook Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Capel Village Dorking Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Style Hurst Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clock House Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Seamans Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ockley Court Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Capel Corner Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oaks Caravan Park Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ockley P O Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Ockley Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Beare Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Leith Hill Practice 01306 711105	The Leith Hill Practice The Old Forge Surgery 168 The Street, Capel Dorking, Surrey RH5 5EN
Newdigate Surgery	Rusper Road Newdigate Dorking Surrey RH5 5BE
Northbrook Surgery 01306 889242	Northbrook House Warwick Road South Holmwood Dorking Surrey RH5 4NP
North Holmwood Surgery	1 Bentsbrook Close North Holmwood Dorking Surrey RH5 4HY
Holbrook Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	9 Bartholomew Way Horsham RH12 5JL

Local Stores

North Parade
24 North Parade
Warnham Road
Horsham
West Sussex
RH12 2DH
01403 253801
Store Website
5.11 miles

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SPAR - Brockham Green
Middle STreet
Brockham
Betchworth
RH3 7JJ
01737 842550
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Ash Barn Veterinary Surgery
Unit 5, Ockley Court Farm Coles Lane Ockley Dorking Surrey RH5 5LS 01306 713177 vets@arthurlodge.co.uk 1.06 miles

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Newdigate House Vets
George Horley Place Church Road Newdigate Dorking Surrey RH5 5DW 01306 773300 info@thehousevet.net Website 1.97 miles
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Westpoint Group Trading Ltd - Horsham
Dawes Farm Bognor Road Warnham Horsham West Sussex RH12 3ZG 01306 628086 Jules.Dare@westpointfarmvets.co.uk Website 3.59 miles

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Anderson Abercromby Veterinary Referrals
Dawes Farm Bognor Road Warnham Horsham West Sussex RH12 3ZG 3.59 miles

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Mayes &Amp; Scrine Equine Vets (M&Amp;S Evp Ltd)
Dawes Farm Bognor Road Warnham Horsham West Sussex RH12 3ZG 01306 628 222 office@msvets.co.uk 3.59 miles

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Shotter &Amp; Byers Veterinary Services
Furzen Cottage Furzen Lane Walliswood Dorking Surrey RH5 5QE 01306 627706 info@shotterandbyers.co.uk Website 4.41 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Leith Hill
A Circular Walk Across Leith Hill. Leith Hill Is The Highest Point In South East England, Meaning You Will Get A Great View. It Is A Wooded Hill And On Reaching The Summit, You Will Find An 18Th-Century Gothic Tower. RH5 6LX 2.82 miles Leith Hill Is Signposted From The A25 At Wotton And From The A29 At Ockley.

Buchan Country Park
Buchan Country Park Has Won The Green Flag Award, Which Recognises The Best Green Spaces In The Uk, Every Year Since 2010. Oak Lodge Horsham Rd Crawley RH11 9HQ 5.66 miles Using The Postcode Rh11 9Hq Is The Best Way To Find Buchan Park, You May Have To Double Back Along Horsham Rd For The Entrance.

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Pitch Hill
Views, Woods, Paths. Plenty Of 4G To Avoid Getting Lost. I Park In Car Park 3 But There Are Car Parks All Around The Surrey Hills Pitch Hill Cranleigh Lancashire GU6 7NW 5.94 miles Just Park And Walk. There Are Markers. I Prefer To Freewalk And Look At The Clock

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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 7.02 miles 1 Mile North Of Dorking, 2.5 Miles South Of Leatherhead On The A24.

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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 8.24 miles Young Street Park (Start Point)

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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 8.70 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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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.5°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

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