Welcome to Wray Common

Wray Common is a beautiful and serene place located in the heart of Surrey. It is a vast expanse of greenery that is perfect for a peaceful walk or a picnic with family and friends. The common is surrounded by trees and bushes, which provide a natural habitat for various species of birds and animals. The area is also home to a number of rare plant species, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts.

The common is a popular spot for outdoor activities such as jogging, cycling, and horse riding. The flat terrain and well-maintained paths make it an ideal location for these activities. The common is also home to a number of sports clubs, including a cricket club and a football club. The clubs use the common for their matches and training sessions, adding to the vibrancy of the area.

Wray Common is steeped in history and has been a popular destination for centuries. The common was once used as a grazing ground for cattle and sheep, and it was also a popular spot for hunting. Today, the common is a protected area, and visitors are encouraged to respect the natural environment and wildlife. The area is also home to a number of historic buildings, including a 17th-century farmhouse and a 19th-century water tower. These buildings add to the charm and character of the area, making it a must-visit destination for anyone visiting Surrey.

Local Schools

School	Details
Wray Common Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Lloyd Murphy	Kendal Close Reigate Surrey RH2 0LR 1737761254 School Website
Brooklands School Community Special School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Teresa Prior	27 Wray Park Road Reigate Surrey RH2 0DF 01737249941 School Website
Hatchlands Primary Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Moira Anderson	Hatchlands Road Redhill RH1 6AT 1737763549 School Website
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Redhill Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tamsyn Lawlor	Linkfield Lane Redhill Surrey RH1 1DU 01737765373 School Website
St Bedes School Voluntary Aided School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Adam Powell	Carlton Road Redhill Surrey RH1 2LQ 01737212108 School Website
Reigate Grammar School Other Independent School Ages:2-18 Head Teacher Mr S Fenton	Reigate Road Reigate Surrey RH2 0QS 1737222231 School Website
Holmesdale Community Infant School Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Sharon Mullarkey	Alma Road Reigate Surrey RH2 0BY 1737243678 School Website
Reigate Parish C Of E Aided Infant School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Frances Davis	Blackborough Road Reigate Surrey RH2 7DB 01737244476 School Website
Reigate College Academy 16-19 Converter Ages:16-19 Head Teacher Mr Christopher Whelan	Castlefield Road Reigate Surrey RH2 0SD 1737221118 School Website
St Matthew's Cofe Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Janet Lightfoot	Linkfield Lane Redhill Surrey RH1 1JF 1737762080 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Reigate Station Approach, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 0BD 0.74 Miles

Redhill Redstone Hill, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 1RB 1.00 Miles

Earlswood (Surrey) Station Approach West, Earlswood, Surrey, RH1 6HP 1.41 Miles

Merstham Station Road, Merstham, Surrey, RH1 3ED 2.08 Miles

Nutfield Station Parade, South Nutfield, Surrey, RH1 5RR 2.67 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Gemini Cars 01737 763333 19 Timperley Gardens, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 2BG 0.38 Miles
A2z Limos 01737 271141 7 Clive House, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 2BA 0.52 Miles
Delta Cars 01737 400600 10 Somers House, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 1BB 0.54 Miles
Belfry Cars 01737 766111 Devonshire House, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 0BJ 0.68 Miles
Paramount Cabs 07745 674194 1 Northmead, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 2ED 0.69 Miles
Crest Cars 01737 218859 15 Rushworth Road, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 0QF 0.71 Miles
We Only Do Airports 01737 471 055 18 Baxter Avenue, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 1JB 0.71 Miles
Gatwick Airport Transfers 01737 860002 18 Baxter Av, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 1JB 0.72 Miles
Reigate And Redhill Taxis 01737 887704 Baxter Avenue, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 1JB 0.72 Miles
Portaircars 01737 390004 Baxter Avenue, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 1JB 0.72 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Wray Common Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wray Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Windmill Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wray Common Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Doods Road P O Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Green Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Croydon Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Carlton Green Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Doods Park Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Raglan Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Timperley Gardens Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Colman Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wray Park Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Doran Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Hawthorns Surgery 01737 762902	The Hawthorns 1 Oxford Road Redhill Surrey RH1 1DT
Greystone House Surgery 01737 761201	Greystone House Surgery 99 Station Road Redhill Surrey RH1 1EB
Gp Services - Horsham And Mid Sussex Hub 01737 761201	99 Station Road Redhill Surrey RH1 1EB
Gp Services-Crawley Hub 01737 761201	99 Station Road Redhill Surrey RH1 1EB
Gp Services - Gp Hubs 01883 837500	Alliance For Better Care 99 Station Road Redhill Surrey RH1 1EB

Local Stores

Reigate - London Road
Trinity House
Reigate
Surrey
RH2 9PR
01737 226720
Store Website
0.80 miles

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SPAR - Hooley Lane
37-39 Hooley Lane
Redhill
RH1 6DQ
01737 762685
Store Website
1.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Gayton Veterinary Group Companion Animal Service
Gayton House 40 Hatchlands Road Redhill Surrey RH1 6AT 01737 761475 cas@gayton.co.uk 0.58 miles
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Priory Veterinary Surgeons Ltd
139 Brighton Road Redhill Surrey RH1 6PS 01737 765353 info@prioryvets.co.uk Website 1.05 miles

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Companion Care (Redhill) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 3 12 Brighton Road Redhill Surrey RH1 6QL 01737 231480 redhill@companioncare.co.uk Website 1.05 miles

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Priory Veterinary Surgeons Ltd
10 Evesham Road Reigate Surrey RH2 9DF 01737 242190 info@prioryvets.co.uk Website 1.23 miles
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The Village Veterinary Centre - Merstham
Thornton Side Watercolour Merstham Redhill Surrey RH1 2NP 01737 646 212 merstham@villagevetcentres.co.uk Website 1.57 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 2.25 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 0.56 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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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 0.81 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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Headley Heath
A Circular Walk Across Headley Heath. Headley Heath Is A Mixture Of Open Heathland, Woodland And Chalk Downland. KT18 6NN 4.07 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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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 5.06 miles 1 Mile North Of Dorking, 2.5 Miles South Of Leatherhead On The A24.

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Epsom Downs
Tattenham Corner Rd Lancashire 5.31 miles Entrance Is Just Off The Roundabout Connecting Old London Rd And The B290

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Oak Park Banstead
Lovely Walk Around A Golf Course, Lots Of Grass/Park Area And Woods, A Lot Of Under Cover Areas So Perfect If Raining Or Hot As Plenty Of Shelter From The Trees. Dogs Aloud Of Lead, Car Park Free And Also Lovely Cafe 16 Bolters Ln Banstead Lancashire SM7 2AF 5.37 miles

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