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Museums · South East England

Surrey Heath

♿ Wheelchair accessible

Surrey Heath — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Direction Sign – Signpost in Surrey Heath Museum - geograph.org.uk - 6702352

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
  • Family-friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Surrey Heath is a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.

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Place summary

Surrey Heath is a museum located in South-East England. It focuses on the local history and culture of the area, offering insights into its development and heritage. The museum houses a variety of exhibits and collections relevant to Surrey Heath and its surroundings.

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Background

History

The district was formed on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972. The new district covered the area of two former districts, which were both abolished at the same time: The new district was named "Surrey Heath" in recognition of the extensive areas of heathland it contains, including Chobham Common and Lightwater Country Park, which form part of the wider Thames Basin Heaths. The new district was granted borough status from its creation, allowing the chair of the council to take the title of mayor. In April 2025, Surrey Heath became home to the oldest living person, Ethel Caterham, a Supercentenarian aged old, after previous oldest living person Inah Canabarro Lucas died at the…

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Coordinates
51.3395, -0.7433
County
Surrey
District
Surrey Heath
Parish
Surrey Heath, unparished area
Postcode
GU15 3SY
Parliamentary constituency
Surrey Heath
Phone
+44 1276 707600

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Surrey Heath?
Surrey Heath is in Surrey, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU15 3SY), in the parish of Surrey Heath, unparished area.
Who owns Surrey Heath?
Surrey Heath is owned by Surrey Heath Borough Council.
How do I get to Surrey Heath?
Drivers can navigate to postcode GU15 3SY. It sits within the Surrey Heath parliamentary constituency.