Welcome to Horsell Birch

Horsell Birch is a small village located in the county of Surrey, England. It is situated just outside the town of Woking and is known for its beautiful countryside and peaceful atmosphere. The village is surrounded by fields and woodland, making it a popular destination for walkers and nature lovers. Horsell Birch is also home to a number of historic buildings, including a 12th-century church and several old farmhouses.

One of the main attractions of Horsell Birch is its proximity to the famous Horsell Common. This large area of heathland and woodland is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including rare birds, reptiles, and insects. The common is also famous for its association with the science fiction novel "The War of the Worlds" by H.G. Wells. In the book, the Martians land on Horsell Common and begin their invasion of Earth. Today, visitors can explore the common and see the site where the Martians supposedly landed.

Despite its rural location, Horsell Birch is well-connected to the rest of Surrey and London. The village is just a short drive from the M25 motorway and is served by several bus routes. The nearby town of Woking has a mainline railway station with regular services to London Waterloo, making it an ideal location for commuters. Overall, Horsell Birch is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 7°C

Feels Like: 2.5°C

Wind: 19.9 MPH

Wind Dir: SSE

Local Schools

School	Details
Sythwood Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Matheson	Sythwood Horsell Woking Surrey GU21 3AX 01483770063 School Website
Horsell C Of E Aided Junior School Voluntary Aided School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Celia Wand	Meadway Drive Horsell Woking Surrey GU21 4TA 01483761531 School Website
Woking High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Maiken Walter	Morton Road Horsell Woking Surrey GU21 4TJ 01483888447 School Website
Beaufort Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emily Ferris	Kirkland Avenue Goldsworth Park Woking Surrey GU21 3RG 01483474986 School Website
The Horsell Village School Academy Converter Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Reeve	Church Hill Horsell Woking Surrey GU21 4QQ 01483714804 School Website
St Andrew's Woking School Trust Other Independent School Ages:3-13 Head Teacher Mr Dominic Fitzgerald	Church Hill House Wilson Way Horsell Woking Surrey GU21 4QW 1483760943 School Website
Goldsworth Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Caroline Mclennan	Bridge Barn Lane Woking Surrey GU21 6NL 01483771321 School Website
North West Secondary Short Stay School Pupil Referral Unit Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Paul Jackson	Kingsway Woking Surrey GU21 6NT 01483728474 School Website
The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College Foundation School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Zoe Johnson-Walker	Hermitage Road St Johns Woking Surrey GU21 8TL 01483476861 School Website
St Johns Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ellen Rinttila	Victoria Road Knaphill Woking Surrey GU21 2AS 01483476450 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Woking Station Approach, Woking, Surrey, GU22 7AE 1.38 Miles

Worplesdon Prey Heath Road, Worplesdon, Surrey, GU22 0RN 2.76 Miles

Brookwood Connaught Road, Brookwood, Hampshire, GU24 0ER 2.77 Miles

West Byfleet Claremont Road, West Byfleet, Surrey, KT14 6DY 3.58 Miles

Longcross Chobham Lane, Longcross, Surrey, GU25 4JR 4.22 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
All Cars 01483 728554 75 Frenchs Wells, Woking, Surrey, GU21 3AT 0.45 Miles
V I P Cars 01483 747970 51 Hawkswell Close, Woking, Surrey, GU21 3RS 0.80 Miles
Alpha Radio Taxis 01483 476655 Everest Court, Woking, Surrey, GU21 3RH 0.86 Miles
Glen Private Hire - Chauffeur Car Services 01483 715300 4, Woking, Surrey, GU21 3HH 0.96 Miles
Elliotts Private Hire 01483 763815 1 Helford Walk, Woking, Surrey, GU21 3PL 0.98 Miles
Aircars 07718 907706 10 Farthings, Woking, Surrey, GU21 2JS 1.06 Miles
Touch Of Class Cars 01483 489949 33 Mead Court, Woking, Surrey, GU21 2JP 1.14 Miles
Telecab 01483 714444 4 Christchurch Way, Woking, Surrey, GU21 6BP 1.29 Miles
Abco Radio Taxis 01483 715555 Mayfair House/4 Christchurch Way, Woking, Surrey, GU21 6BP 1.29 Miles
Royal Cars 01483 722332 4 Christchurch Way, Woking, Surrey, GU21 6BP 1.29 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Claydon Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bullbeggars Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Horsell Post Office Weekday Last Collection:18:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Morton Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Littlewick Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Waldens Park Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mimbridge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Goldsworth Park Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Well Lane Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Westmead Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Merrivale Gardens Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Denton Way Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Horsell Rise Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Bampton Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Goldsworth Park Hc	Denton Way Woking Surrey GU21 3LQ
Community Paediatricians Nw 01483 794879	Goldsworth Health Centre Denton Way Woking Surrey GU21 3LQ
Goldsworth Park Health Centre 01483 767194	Goldsworth Park Health Ct Denton Way Woking Surrey GU21 3LQ
Horsell Branch Surgery	54 Brewery Road Horsell Woking Surrey GU21 4QH
Goldsworth Park Branch Surgery	Denton Way Woking Surrey GU21 3QL

Local Stores

Horsell - High Street
90-92 High Street
Horsell
Woking
Surrey
GU21 4SZ
01483 764071
Store Website
0.53 miles

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SPAR - Chobham
30 Chertsey Road
Chobham
GU24 8PQ
01276 858537
Store Website
1.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Lynton Veterinary Group
12 Well Lane Horsell Woking Surrey GU21 4PA 01483 761096 woking@lyntonhousevets.co.uk Website 0.80 miles
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Rspca Millbrook Animal Centre Surrey
Fao Robert Jackson Guildford Road Chobham Woking Surrey GU24 8EH 1.16 miles

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Pet Doctors Woking
Pet Doctors 125-129 Chertsey Road Woking Surrey GU21 5BP 01483 769881 woking@petdoctors.co.uk Website 1.42 miles
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Polish Vets Independent Veterinary Practice
Unit 16 Lansbury Business Estate 102 Lower Guildford Road Knaphill Woking Surrey GU21 2EP 07939 382480 sbnvet@gmail.com Website 1.53 miles

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Companion Care (Woking) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Unit 6 Lion Retail Park Oriental Road Woking Surrey GU22 8BD 01483 815 104 woking@vets4pets.com Website 1.85 miles
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Pet Doctors Knaphill
Pet Doctors Bagshot Road Knaphill Woking Surrey GU21 2SE 01483 488008 knaphill@petdoctors.co.uk Website 2.07 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Chobham Common
Chobham Common Is The Largest National Nature Reserve In South-East England. This Walk Takes The Paths Through The Common, Allowing You To Experience The Views Across The Lowland Heath And Surrounding Woodland. GU24 8TP 2.81 miles The Parking For The Walk Is Accessed From Staple Hill, Just Off The B386.

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South Ascot
Short Lane And Into A Large Area Of Crown Estate Which Is Perfect For Dog Walks. Scutley Ln Windlesham Lancashire GU20 6AT 3.46 miles

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Chobham Common
Perfect Walks For Dogs That Want To Be Off Lead But Have A Chase Instinct. Lower Chobham (South) Park On Staple Hill &Amp; Barely Any Trees Just Low Level Gorse/Bramble. Clearly Marked Paths &Amp; Several Water Holes To Jump In. North Side Is Clearly Marked With A Loop Path That Takes Approx 1Hr With A Few Easy To Manage Hills But Lots More Trees. 220 Chobham Rd Chobham 3.53 miles Entrance At Corner Of Chobham Road &Amp; B386. More Car Parks On Staple Hill.

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The Anchor Pyrford
The Anchor Hotel Pyrford Lock Wisley Woking Lancashire GU23 6QW 4.16 miles

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Lightwater Country Park
Lightwater Country Park Is An Important Fragment Of The Once Vast Bagshot Heath. This Walk Combines Heath, Woodland And Wetland. GU18 5YL 4.39 miles Lightwater Country Park Is Just Off Junction 3 Of The M3 Motorway Between The Villages Of Bagshot And Lightwater. From Guildford And Bracknell It Is Signed Off The A322.

St Anns Hill
A Short, Circular Walk In A Wooded Park Set On Top Of A Hill With An Interesting History, And Fantastic Views Across The Surrounding Countryside. St Ann's Hill Reaches A Height Of 77M, Making It The Second Highest Point In The Runnymede District. The Area Is Very Well Wooded And Contains A Wide Variety Of Trees, Plants And Wild Flowers. KT16 9NW 5.31 miles From Chertsey, Head North On The Chilsey Green Road, Take A Left At The Roundabout Sign Posted To St Ann's Hill. Follow This Road, Take A Right At The Mini Roundabout Following The Brown Road Sign. Then Take The Small Road On The Right Which Leads You Up To The Car Park.

Weather Forecast

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