Welcome to Elstead

Elstead is a charming village located in the borough of Waverley in Surrey, England. The village is situated on the River Wey and is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Elstead is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century church of St James, which is a Grade II listed building. The village also has a number of shops, pubs, and restaurants, making it a great place to visit for a day out.

One of the main attractions in Elstead is the nearby Hankley Common, which is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. The common is home to a variety of wildlife, including rare birds, reptiles, and insects. It is also a popular spot for walking, cycling, and horse riding, with a number of trails and paths to explore. Visitors can also enjoy a round of golf at the nearby Hankley Common Golf Club, which is considered one of the best courses in the country.

Elstead is also well-known for its annual village fete, which takes place in July. The fete is a traditional event that features a range of activities and attractions, including a funfair, live music, and a variety of stalls selling local produce and crafts. The fete is a great way to experience the community spirit of Elstead and to meet the friendly locals who call the village home. Overall, Elstead is a charming and picturesque village that offers something for everyone, whether you are looking for outdoor activities, historic buildings, or a traditional village experience.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 9.1°C

Feels Like: 6.1°C

Wind: 13.4 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
St James C Of E Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Valerie Elliott	Thursley Road Elstead Godalming Surrey GU8 6DH 01252703248 School Website
Waverley Abbey Cofe Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Marshall	The Street Tilford Farnham Surrey GU10 2AE 1252782321 School Website
All Saints C Of E Aided Infant School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Sara Cox	Tilford Road Tilford Farnham Surrey GU10 2DA 01252792491 School Website
Aldro Other Independent School Ages:7-13 Head Teacher Mr Chris Carlier	Lombard Street Shackleford Surrey GU8 6AS 1483813530 School Website
St Marys C Of E Voluntary Controlled Infant School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Valerie Elliott	Shackleford Road Shackleford Godalming Surrey GU8 6AE 01483414749 School Website
Milford School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Andrew Stear	Church Road Milford Godalming Surrey GU8 5JA 01483422087 School Website
Rodborough Technology College Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Emma Hunstson	Rake Lane Milford Godalming Surrey GU8 5BZ 01483411100 School Website
Barrow Hills School Other Independent School Ages:2-13 Head Teacher Mr Philip Oldroyd	Roke Lane Witley Godalming Surrey GU8 5NY 1428683639 School Website
Puttenham C Of E Infant School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Anna De Filippis	School Lane Puttenham Guildford Surrey GU3 1AS 01483810317 School Website
St Mark And All Saints Church Of England Primary Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Caroline Mallett	Franklyn Road Godalming Surrey GU7 2LD 1483422924 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Milford Station Lane, Milford, Surrey, GU8 5AD 3.35 Miles

Godalming Station Approach, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1EU 3.87 Miles

Farnham Station Hill, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8AD 4.25 Miles

Witley Station Lane, Wormley, Surrey, GU8 5TB 4.42 Miles

Ash Lime Crescent, Ash, Hampshire, GU12 6JW 4.53 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Milford Private Hire 01483 414009 9 Lower Manor Road, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 5JH 2.58 Miles
A D White Taxis 07887 802006 45 Sunny Hill, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 5RW 3.06 Miles
Waverley Chauffeur Services 01483 416721 114 Ockford Ridge, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 2NQ 3.40 Miles
Sapphire Taxis 01252 717100 34 Lodge Hill Rd, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 3RF 3.49 Miles
Ashby Private Hire 01483 860700 4 Windy Wood, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1XX 3.71 Miles
Ajax Chauffeur Services 01483 414718 Station Approach, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1EU 3.84 Miles
Speedwell Taxis 01483 422222 Station Approach, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1EU 3.84 Miles
Crosswater Private Hire 07785 780888 Crosswater Farm Cottage, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2JN 3.94 Miles
Wellington Cars 01252 327659 Tichborne Place, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU12 4ER 4.15 Miles
Airport Transfers Farnham 01252 327659 Tichborne Pl, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU12 4ER 4.15 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Staceys Farm Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Elstead Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Red House Lane Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Springfields Estate Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thundry Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Recreation Ground Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Milford Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hookley Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thursley Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Royal Common Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gatwick Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Charles Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whitmead Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Truxford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Littleworth Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Springfield Surgery 01252 703122	Springfield Surgery Elstead Godalming Surrey GU8 6EG
Milford Crossroads Branch	Milford Crossroads Milford Godalming Surrey GU8 5JQ
Guildford Rivers Practice 01483 415885	Hurst Farm Surgery Chapel Lane, Milford Godalming Surrey GU8 5HU
Witley Surgery 01428 682218	Witley Surgery Wheeler Lane, Witley Nr.Godalming Surrey GU8 5QR
Farnham Dene Medical Practice 01252 730100	Farnham Dene Med Practice Lodge Hill Road Lower Bourne Surrey GU10 3RB

Local Stores

Lower Farnham Road
222 Lower Farnham Road
Aldershot
Hampshire
GU12 4EN
01252 316748
Store Website
4.21 miles

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SPAR Elstead
SPAR
The Stores, The Green
Elstead
Godalming
GU8 6DD
01252 702256
Store Website
0.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Milford Veterinary Hospital
37 New Road Milford Godalming Surrey GU8 5BE 01483 414747 info@northdownsvets.co.uk Website 2.60 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Fitzpatrick Referrals Ltd
Halfway Lane Eashing Godalming Surrey GU7 2QQ 01483 423761 enquiries@fitzpatrickreferrals.co.uk Website 3.28 miles
Amenities Referrals only
Animals Treated
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we are always staffed and available for emergencies, outside these hours.
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we are always staffed and available for emergencies, outside these hours.
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we are always staffed and available for emergencies, outside these hours.
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we are always staffed and available for emergencies, outside these hours.
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we are always staffed and available for emergencies, outside these hours.
Sat	08:30	16:30
we are always staffed and available for emergencies, outside these hours.
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we are always staffed and available for emergencies, outside these hours.

Godalming Veterinary Surgery
Waverley Veterinary Services Ltd The Old Auction Mart Station Approach Godalming Surrey GU7 1EU 01483 422644 godalming@waverleyvets.co.uk Website 3.87 miles
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Animals Treated
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Equivet
Greyfriars Farm Hogs Back Guildford Surrey GU3 1AG 01483 811088 office@equi-vet.co.uk Website 3.98 miles

Animals Treated
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Equivet Ltd
Greyfriars Farm Hogs Back Guildford Surrey GU3 1AG 01483 811088 office@equi-vet.co.uk Website 3.98 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Greyfriars Rehabilitation Referrals Ltd
Greyfriars Farm Veterinary Centre Hogs Back Guildford Surrey GU3 1AG 01483 811 172 info@greyfriarsrehab.co.uk Website 3.98 miles
Amenities Referrals only
Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

Hankley Common
Houndown Ln Godalming Lancashire GU8 6LW 1.68 miles

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Puttenham Common
Lovely Area To Walk At The Moment (June), There Are Several Walks All Which Boast Beautiful Views. The Fields Have A Gorgeous Meadow Feel To Them, Great If Your Dog Loves To Do 'Find' The Ball In The Long Grass! Located Just Off Suffield Lane. Suffield Ln Guildford Lancashire GU3 1BE 2.00 miles Just Off Suffield Lane

Location what3words attic.heeding.soils

Thursley Common
An Open Heather Playground With A Maze Of Paths And Tracks. You Can Do A 30 Minute Loop Or A 3 Hour Adventure. Beautiful Views. Quite Sandy In Places So Good Exercise From Us Humans. The Dogs Love It. To To It All Off There Is A Great Drinking Hole For Us Too! Dyehouse Rd Godalming Lancashire GU8 6QD 2.30 miles I Park On The Lay By Just Off The A3 5 Steps And You Are On Open Land. You Park All Through The Village Though.

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Frensham Little Ponds
Lovely Large Area With Sandy Paths Either Going Through Heathland, Woods, Or Around The Lake. If The First Small Car Park Off Priory Lane Is Full, Carry On And There Is A Larger One A Few Minutes Further Down. Grange Rd Farnham GU10 3BT 2.97 miles

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Frensham Little Pond
A Circular Walk Around Frensham Little Pond. The Area Is A Haven For Birds And Wildlife, And This Walk Offers Great Views Over The Lake. GU10 3BT 2.98 miles From Farnham, Follow Firgrove Hill, Then Frensham Road Down To Millbridge. After Passing Through Millbridge, Look Out For Priory Lane On The Left. Head Along This To Park In The Allocated Car Parks.

Location what3words committee.buggy.zoomed

Alice Holt Forest
Beautiful Alice Holt Forest, Bike Hire Available, Pond And Lots Of Woods. Excellent Area For Dog Walking, Some Areas Are On Lead Due To Children Playing Etc. Approx £1.10 Per Hour, Take A Picnic Although Refreshments Are Aval. There Are Toilets On Site. 39 Dene Ln Farnham GU10 3RH 3.09 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
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

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	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

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-5.8°C	-6.2°C	-6.3°C	-5°C	-2.8°C	-0.1°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	2.9°C	-0.7°C

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