Lingfield

About

Lying in the extreme south eastern corner of Surrey is the ancient parish of Lingfield known to be in existence at the time of the Domesday book, but for some reason not mentioned in it. 

A will made around 960 during the reign of King Edgar refers to certain lands in Lingfield and the advowson (patronage) of the church as part of a gift to the Abbey of Hyde, near Winchester.

It is from the 14th and 15th centuries that more detailed records of the parish really appeared as the great Wealden forest was being developed for agriculture and the iron industry, the latter just over the border in Sussex.

Things to do near Lingfield

You don't have to drive far from Lingfield to reach a selection of highly rated tourist attractions

• British Wildlife Centre, home to more than 40 species of native wildlife
• Lingfield Park Racecourse, with more than 80 race meetings a year and an events calendar for non horse racing fans too
• Hever Castle, just seven miles from Lingfield you'll find this Romantic 13th century moated castle, once the home of Anne  Boleyn.
• The 66 mile Vanguard Way walking trail passes just a few miles east of Lingfield.
• Situated on the west side of Lingfield, The Garth stands as a testament to the village's deep-rooted history.

If you're looking for somewhere to stay then look no further than The Garth Pleasure Grounds offering a lovely studio cottage where you can wander along captivating story trails and discover the wonders of wildlife.

To discover what's on this weekend nearby, visit our guide to events in Surrey.